The Information Systems Technology (IST) program is designed to educate students about the current and predicted future trends of information systems, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and computer software in various discipline applications. It involves the study of systems analysis, the design of information systems and associated system software. Particular emphasis is given to systems and process analysis, application software development, information management tools, and distributed systems that enable students to convert computers into information processing and enterprise tools and to apply their acquired knowledge to real-life problems.
The overall objective of the IST program is to prepare students for the future information age and the emerging Information Generation world known as IG3 world. The program has a modern and unique curriculum that prepares the student to become an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional in 2010 and beyond.
IST concentrates on the most efficient use of the finished package and the application of technology. IST courses examine the importance of organizing the data so that, from a user perspective, database access will be most effective and efficient.
IST students have a strong understanding of the processes, activities, tasks, goals, objectives, management and organizational facets of an organization, allowing them to interact more effectively in an organizational setting. In addition, interpersonal skills and communication skills are vital in IST. IST students are also better versed in assessing the needs of the end-users, including process design, and are therefore more capable of tailoring a software system to satisfy those needs.
129 Credit Hours
42 Credit Hours
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARL100 | Communication Skills in Arabic I | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| ARL105 | Communication Skills in Arabic II | ARL 100 | 3 |
| ENG100 | English I | TOEFL 500 | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English II | ENG 100 and UNS 100 | 3 |
| ENG201 | Business & Technical Communications | ENG 105 | 3 |
| ISL100 | Islamic Culture | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| ITE100 | Introduction to Information Technology Applications | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| MTT 101 | Mathematics for Science and Technology | MTG 100 or Math Placement Test | 3 |
| NSC201 | Natural Sciences | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| PHI300 | Professional Ethics | ENG 100 | 3 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| SOC201 | UAE & GCC Society | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| STT100 | General Statistics | No Prerequisite | 3 |
| UNS100 | University Study Skills | No Prerequisite | 3 |
33 Credit Hours
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC201 | Structured Programming | MTT 101, ITE 100, ENG 105 | 3 |
| CSC202 | Object Oriented Programming | CSC 201 | 3 |
| CSC301 | Data Structures and Algorithms | CSC 202 | 3 |
| CSC302 | Database Management Systems | MTT 202 | 3 |
| CSC305 | Data Communications and Networks | Junior Level/Consent of Department | 3 |
| CSC399 | Internship/Project in CS | 70 Credit Hours | 3 |
| ITE305 | Systems Analysis and Design | Junior Level/Consent of Department | 3 |
| ITE310 | Information Technology Management | Junior Level | 3 |
| MGT200 | Principles of Management | ENG 105 | 3 |
| MTT 202 | Discrete Mathematics | MTT 101 | 3 |
| STT201 | Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods | STT 100 | 3 |
36 credit hours - 30 compulsory and 6 electives Credit Hours
| COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | PREREQUISITE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS401 | Advanced Database Management Systems | CSC 302 | 3 |
| CIS404 | Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | CSC 302 | 3 |
| CIS408 | Distributed Information Systems | CSC 305 | 3 |
| CSC401 | Software Engineering I | CSC 302 | 3 |
| ITE306 | Information and Knowledge Management | Junior Level/Consent of Department | 3 |
| ITE401 | IT Project Management | Senior Level | 3 |
| ITE402 | Computer Networks Design and Implementation | CSC 305 | 3 |
| ITE404 | E-Commerce Applications Design | Junior Level | 3 |
| ITE406 | Information Generation 3 – Processes and Technology | ITE 404 | 3 |
| ITE409 | Human Computer Interaction | Senior Level | 3 |
6 Credit Hours
18 Credit Hours
