About the Department

The Department of Information Technology was established in the 2011/2012 Academic Session, but the undergraduate programmes take off fully in 2017/2018 Academic Session with the enrolment of the first set of undergraduate students into level 100 of the 4-year degree programme. The Department runs two programmes; B.Sc Information Technology and B.Sc. Cyber Security. Furthermore, courses in levels 100 were taught at Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology respectively (as common courses for all programmes in the Faculty).

Philosophy

To produce IT graduands who can comprehend the concept of designing, developing, implementing and managing information technology solutions and resources, who also can recognize and advance the impact of technology on individuals, organization and society at large. The broad objectives of the programmes include:

• Develop a solid knowledge, principles and skills in Information Technology.

• Build skills in terms of analytical and critical thinking to solve problems by applying knowledge, principles and skills in Information Technology.

• Develop skills for career development and lifelong learning.

• Understand a broad business and real-world perspective.

• Produce graduates with effective and good communication and leadership skills, who will be gainfully employed in the dynamic and challenging world of technology, serving the needs of the local and global community.

• Develop skills in entrepreneurships

• Produce high-quality graduates with the necessary professional skills to practice as successful IT professionals and compete effectively in a world of rapid technological change.

Learning Outcomes:

a) Regime of Subject Knowledge

i. Explain and apply appropriate information technologies and employ appropriate methodologies to help an individual or organization achieve its goals and objectives.

ii. Understand and, in some cases, contribute to the scientific, mathematical and theoretical foundations on which information technologies are built.

iii. Understand best practices and standards and their applications.

b) Competences and Skills

i. Manage the information technology resources of an individual or organization.

ii. Function as a user advocate in helping users and organizations employ appropriate IT-based systems to achieve their objectives.

iii. Anticipate the changing direction of information technology, evaluate and communicate the likely utility of new technologies to individuals and organizations.

iv. Ability to use current techniques and tools necessary for computing practice.

c) Behavioral Attributes

i. Live and work as a contributing, well-rounded member of society with a commitment to life-long learning.

ii. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of audiences. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.