Information Technology is different from Computer Science and Computer Engineering. While computer scientists and computer engineers use technology to further the state of the art, Information Technology professionals apply their combined technical and business skills using the latest technology to improve the state of business.
IT professionals are able to apply their understanding of end user needs, business requirements, and technological constraints to solve real world problems through the design, implementation and operation of multiplatform systems and applications.
The Information Technology program at the AUD emphasizes learning and problem- solving skills. Students graduating from this program have skills that will allow them to understand and communicate business requirements and technology constraints to the stakeholders of all IT projects. They also know how to design, implement, operate, and maintain current and future IT systems in order to solve business problems. Graduates leave the program with the latest technologies in the areas of networks, databases and application development. In fact, they leave it with skills necessary to continue their education independently and to successfully work in inter-disciplinary teams.
The Information Technology Program prepares students for professional careers in the identification, design, and creation of computer technology solutions in support of government, business, and societal needs particularly within the UAE and the region. The program also provides graduates with a comprehensive foundation in order to pursue professional opportunities and graduate studies in related fields.
Graduates form this program will demonstrate ability to:
- Propose technology solutions and work effectively with business leaders resulting in operational improvements;
- Design, build, operate, and maintain successful information system products in a particular domain;
- Acquire new technical knowledge and skills through professional licensure, graduate studies, or similar opportunities;
- Work individually and in a team to contribute to the computing profession and the community at large while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Students will have a command of mathematical principles related to logic, relations and Boolean algebra;
- Students will know the role of computer technology and tools in facilitating practical solutions in particular domains such as business and healthcare;
- Students will know how to take on a problem statement and translate it into practical computer technology-based solutions while observing high ethical and professional standards;
- Students will learn to work with other team members in order to create practical computer technology based solutions;
- Students will gain depth in a particular computing domain, e.g. networking, database, application development, etc. which usually involves analysis, design, implementation, operation, administration, and/or security of the domain;
- Students will have competency in professional writing, oral communication, and professional project documentation.
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