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Course Overview

The Information Technology Engineering (ITE) program focuses on developing the engineering, computing, and technical skills needed to design, implement, and manage modern information technology systems.

The minimum duration for completing the Information Technology Engineering program is four years. The program generally follows a semester system, with each semester comprising 6 to 8 courses. Students typically need to complete approximately 140 credit hours throughout their studies.

This structured approach provides students with a broad engineering-oriented computing foundation while allowing for practical training and advanced study in Information Technology Engineering.

Specializations Pathway: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis.

Entry Requirements

The applicant must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate recognized by the Quality Assurance Center.
The applicant must take an English language placement test, unless they have already passed the Pearson English Test with a score of 4.5 or higher, or an equivalent score from other internationally recognized English proficiency tests.
The applicant must undergo an aptitude test and a personal interview as determined by the college.
01
Cybersecurity

Develop skills to protect data and networks from cyber threats.

02
Network Design

Understand network architecture and management through practical application.

03
Artificial Intelligence

Learn AI techniques and their applications across various fields.

04
Data Analysis

Use data tools and methods to support decision-making processes.

05
Practical Training

Build applied technical experience through projects and specialized study.

Program Overview

Curriculum

The curriculum progresses from mathematics, physics, engineering drawing, programming, and foundational technical skills to cybersecurity, networking, software development, databases, data science, artificial intelligence, operating systems, web and mobile applications, machine learning, and specialized fourth-year study.

Academic Pathway

4-Year Curriculum Overview

Year1

Foundation Courses

  • Fundamental Mathematics
  • General Physics
  • Statistics and Probabilities
  • Engineering Drawing
  • ICDL Techniques
  • Academic English for Engineering
  • Differentiation & Integration Mathematics
  • Electrical Physics
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Academic Writing Techniques
  • Soft Skills Techniques
  • Introduction to Material Science
Year2

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Engineering
  • Computing Mathematics
  • Introduction to Digital Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Digital Logic and Computer System Fundamentals
  • Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer System
  • Databases
  • Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design
  • Front End Web Development
Year3

Advanced Core Courses

  • Research Skills
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Database Concepts
  • Introduction to Data Science and AI
  • Multimedia Systems
  • Internet Technologies
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Project Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Web and Mobile Applications
  • Machine Learning
Year4

Specialization Courses

  • Cybersecurity Specialization
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialization
  • Information Technology Specialization
  • Engineering/Computing Electives
  • Capstone Engineering Design Project
Year Four

Specialization Courses

Artificial Intelligence

Learning AI techniques and their applications across various fields, including data analysis for decision-making.

Courses

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • AI Systems and Applications
  • Capstone Engineering Design Project

Data Science

Developing skills in data analysis, large-scale data processing, visualization, and data-driven computing solutions.

Courses

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Data Science and Big Data
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python
  • Data Engineering and Analytics
  • Capstone Engineering Design Project
Program Focus

What You Will Learn

1
Cybersecurity

Protect systems, networks, cloud environments, mobile technologies, and organizational data.

2
Software and Web Development

Build programming, web, mobile, multimedia, and object-oriented applications.

3
Networks and Systems

Understand networking, operating systems, system programming, IoT, and technical infrastructure.

4
Data and Artificial Intelligence

Work with databases, big data, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and data analysis.

Capstone Project

Real-World Application

The Capstone Engineering Design Project allows students to integrate programming, systems, cybersecurity, databases, artificial intelligence, networking, research, and project management into an applied final-year project.