The rapid growth in the development of computer hardware, software, information technology and the widespread applications in all aspects of life created a considerable demand for computing graduates in all specializations. The department of Information Technology has the reputation of offering quality academic programs based on international standards to prepare its students for a much needed career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving computing industry and applications of today.
The mission of the Information Technology (IT) Department is to provide high-quality education that prepares students for a successful computing career in industry, government, and academia. It also aims at conducting research and applying knowledge to solve computing problems, and share computing knowledge and skills with the community.
Goal 1: Providing high quality internationally recognized academic programs
Goal 2: Conducting research that contributes to the advancement of the field of IT.
Goal 3: Producing graduates who are innovative, life-long learning and able to pursue further graduate studies and research in the discipline of computing
Goal 4: Producing graduates who can provide valuable services to the UAE society and the region in the field of IT.
Goal 5: Increasing the visibility of the IT Department in the UAE and the region
The IT Department in the College of Engineering and Technology is equipped with the state-of-the-art computing facilities which are regularly upgraded. All university computers are connected through local and wide area networks. Multimedia facilities are provided in all classrooms and labs. In addition, the IT department houses electronics, microprocessor and computer network labs. The IT department facilities ensure students are well equipped for performing any required task. All staff and students’ computers are linked to the Internet. The College Department maintains a library of computer textbooks. This library is regularly updated with the latest books in the field, for the benefit of both students and faculty members.
The Department of Information Systems offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree, which is a 4-years program that requires the completion of 123 credit hours The Information Systems curriculum comprises one concentration Project Management The program is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.
The mission of the Information Systems program is to provide quality education in the field of information systems based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs; produce information systems professionals who can deploy efficiently IT technologies and implement IT solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region; and prepare graduates for lifelong learning and research.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program will have the following characteristics within few years of graduation:
There are six Learning Outcomes related to the Information Systems program. Graduates will be able to:
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Common Program Learning Outcomes |
UAEQF Strands and Justification |
PLO#1 |
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. |
Knowledge Skill |
PLO#2 |
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. |
Knowledge Skill |
PLO#3 |
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. |
Skill Autonomy and Responsibility |
PLO#4 |
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. |
Autonomy and Responsibility Role in Context Self-Development |
PLO#5 |
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in information technology activities. |
Autonomy and Responsibility Role in Context |
PLO#6 |
Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. |
Knowledge Skill Autonomy and Responsibility |
Information system graduates are required to meet the demands of various stakeholders including industry, commerce, education, health, and government. Some graduates are employed in companies and research organizations, others in resource centers in schools, colleges and universities. There are opportunities in finance, in computing and telecommunications industries, as well as in the medical sector.
Graduation requirements
Students at University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (USTF) are eligible for a bachelor in Information Systems after completion of 123 credits hours, which normally takes eight semesters. The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0 for 123 total credits hours.
The B.Sc. degree in Information Systems requires the completion of a 123 Cr. Hrs. distributed according to the following plan. The study plan is designed so that the normal duration for completing the degree requirements is 4 years but should not exceed 8 years.
Type of Courses |
Cr. Hrs. |
1. University General Education Courses |
24 |
(a) University Compulsory Courses |
21 |
(b) University Elective Courses |
3 |
2. Information Systems Program Compulsory Common Core Courses |
84 |
(a) General Business Courses |
18 |
(b) Information Systems Core Courses |
63 |
(c) Internship |
3 |
3. Information Systems Program Concentration Courses |
9 |
4. Information Systems Program Elective Courses |
6 |
Total Credit Hours |
123 |
(a) University Required Courses (21 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
ISL112 |
Islamic Culture |
3 |
EMS112 |
Emirates Society |
3 |
ENG111 |
English Communication Skills |
3 |
ARB112 |
Communication Skills in Arabic Language |
3 |
IES112 |
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability |
3 |
COM111 |
IT Fundamentals |
3 |
STA112 |
Statistics |
3 |
(b) University Elective Courses (3 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit hours |
ISH213 |
Islamic Civilization |
3 |
THI213 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
LAW100 |
Introduction to Law |
3 |
ARC211 |
Principles of Architecture & Art |
3 |
ART111 |
Introduction to Art |
3 |
BID111 |
Introduction to Interior Design |
3 |
ART113 |
Introduction to Aesthetics |
3 |
ARB113 |
The Art of Writing Expression |
3 |
ENV112 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
SSW101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
DER118 |
Introduction to Public Relations & Advertising |
3 |
SOC112 |
Communication Between Cultures |
3 |
(a) Major Requirements - General Business Courses (18 Cr. Hrs.)
Course No. |
Course Title |
Contact and Credit Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
|||
Lec |
Lab |
Tut |
Cr. Hrs. |
|||
ACC 200 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
- |
FIN 210 |
Fundamentals of Finance |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ACC200 |
MGT 200 |
Introduction to Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
- |
MGT 202 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
MGT200 |
MKT 200 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
MGT200 |
MTH 131 |
Math for Management |
3 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
- |
(b) Major Requirements - Core Courses and Internship (66 Cr. Hrs.)
Course No. |
Course Title |
Contact and Credit Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
|||
Lec |
Lab |
Tut |
Cr. Hrs. |
|||
INS207 |
Leadership and Teamwork |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT104 |
INT202 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT104 |
INS308 |
Business Process Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT303 |
INS402 |
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT323 |
INS403 |
IS Audit and Control |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT303 |
INS404 |
Information Systems Strategy and Acquisition |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT307 |
INS405 |
Information Systems Project |
1 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
INT307 |
INS406 |
IT Resource Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INS308 |
INS408 |
Information Systems Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
90 Cr. Hrs |
INT100 |
Introductory Programming |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
- |
INT104 |
Information Technology in Business |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
COM111 |
INT201 |
Object Oriented Programming |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT100 |
INT205 |
Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT201 |
INT206 |
Fundamentals of Web Systems |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT201 |
INT301 |
Operating Systems |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT201 |
INT302 |
Database Management Systems |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT201 |
INT303 |
Fundamentals of Information Security |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT205 |
INT306 |
Computer Ethics and Professional Practices |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT303 |
INT307 |
Information Technology Project Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT202 |
INT311 |
Enterprise Systems |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT302 |
INT323 |
Big Data Technologies |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT302 |
INT426 |
Knowledge Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT302 |
(a) Major Requirements - Compulsory Concentration Courses (9 Cr. Hrs.)
Project Management Concentration
Course No. |
Course Title |
Contact and Credit Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
|||
Lec |
Lab |
Tut |
Cr. Hrs. |
|||
INS411 |
IT Services and Operation Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INS308 |
INS412 |
Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT307 |
INS413 |
Project Quality and Risk Management |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT307 |
(b) Information Systems Program - Elective Courses (6 Cr. Hrs.)
Course No. |
Course Title |
Contact and Credit Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
|||
Lec |
Lab |
Tut |
Cr. Hrs. |
|||
INS407 |
Selected Topics in Information Systems |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INS308 |
INT310 |
Cloud Computing |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT303 |
INT313 |
User Interface Design |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
INT202 |
INT321 |
Database Administration |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT302 |
INT423 |
Advanced Database Design and Implementation |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT302 |
INT429 |
Mobile Applications |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT201-INT301 |
INT430 |
Artificial Intelligence |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
INT301 |
Students are allowed to register for a maximum of one elective course outside the proposed list after the approval of the Department Head.