Program Educational Objectives
The general objectives of the program is to develop the students’ essential knowledge and skills in the field of networks and information security so as to provide high quality solutions that address the needs in the aforementioned field, which is expected to support and enhance the Telecommunication and IT sector and secure it from attacks and intrusions. The program objectives can be summarized as follows:
- Produce graduates who can provide viable solutions to problems facing the development, utilization and maintenance of computer networks. They will also be proficient in the methods employed for securing computer networks and protecting the exchanged information on the national and international levels.
- Educating the students in modern technological tools especially in the field of computer networks and information security.
- Producing graduates who can keep up with the ever-changing fields of information technology, computer networks and the methods utilized for securing information.
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
The graduated students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
- Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- Understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.