Degree Description

The Information Technology program helps students acquire the needed skills that will make them an asset to any organization in today’s job market. One of the main strengths of the program is the practical aspect and use of dedicated tools that allow students to develop hands-on competence and problem analysis skills.

The total credits required for graduation are 66 credits, normally achievable within two years of full-time study.

Program Educational Objectives

The Information Technology program is designed to prepare students for continuous learning and successful careers. Our alumni are expected to:

1. Pursue a successful career in the field of Information Technology
2. Solve technical problems efficiently while working individually or as part of a professional team
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills
4. Continue their intellectual development through graduate education or professional development courses
5. Demonstrate high standard ethical and social values

Student Outcomes

The Information Technology program adopts the “Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission”(ABET – ANSAC) student outcomes. Graduates of Information Technology must demonstrate:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to conduct experiments or test theories, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. An ability to function on teams.
4. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
5. An ability to communicate effectively.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of ACM Information Technology program will have hands-on experience to immediately integrate the following professions in the information technology sectors: Application/ Software/ Web developers, database administrators, and IT analysts.