Information Technology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 32
- Degree
- bachelor
The Information Technology study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 32 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
IT Core 60 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS1103 | Hardware and Networking | 3 |
| CIS1203 | Web Technologies | 3 |
| CIS1303 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CIS1403 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CIS2003 | Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| CIS2023 | Applied Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CIS2103 | Principles of Information Assurance, Security and Privacy | 3 |
| CIS2303 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS2403 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CIS2413 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CIS2806 | Work Related Experience I | 6 |
| CIS2903 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS3003 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| CIS3303 | System Architecture and Integration | 3 |
| CIS3603 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIS3806 | Work Related Experience II | 6 |
| CIT4933 | Capstone Project I | 3 |
| CIT4943 | Capstone Project II | 3 |
General Studies 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSS1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| ICT2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| AES1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| AES1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| LSM1003 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| LSS1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
| AES1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| LSC2193 | Applied Skills Capstone | 3 |
| BUS2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| CIS4003 | Green Computing | 3 |
Concentration and Electives 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONC | Concentration Track Courses (Applications Development / Security & Forensics / Networking / Cloud Computing) Elective | 30 |
| ELEC4000-1 | 4000-Level Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC4000-2 | 4000-Level Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Information Technology
How many credit hours is Information Technology at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Information Technology at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 32 courses.
How many years is Information Technology at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Information Technology spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Information Technology award?
Information Technology at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.
Is Information Technology offered at other universities?
Yes, Information Technology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.