Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology

This is a four-year Applied Science degree with concentrations that will lead graduates into specific jobs within the field of Information Technology, such as managing computer systems, computer networks, cloud computing & big data. All students on this program will study the generic Information Technology (IT) courses, which, in combination with the major requirements will enable them to both understand and contribute to the information technology context in which Information Technology functions are performed. Due to its applied focus, and inclusion of analytical skills and competence, this program is unique within the State of Qatar and will also be aligned with the information technology professional bodies and their requirements for certification.

Admission Requirements

High School or Academic Requirement

• High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or Technology (Algorithms, Programming, Network, Computer Science, or equivalent); OR
• Two-year Information Technology Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent; OR
• One-year Advanced Information Technology Diploma from CNA-Q, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement

• The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR
• A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
• Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Mathematics Requirement

• Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR
• A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480.

Additional Admission Criteria:

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
   
   

Program Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

• Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving
• English Communication I
• Calculus I
• Effective Learning / Experiential Learning

Semester 2

• English Communication II
• Linear Algebra
• Computer Programming
• Computer Hardware

Semester 3

• Science & its Applications Science & the Environment
• Computing Ethics & Society

Year 2

Semester 1

• Discrete Structures
• Networking I
• Web Technologies I
• Statistics

Semester 2

• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Introduction to Data & Cyber Security
• Introduction to Data Science & AI
• Database Management Systems

Semester 3

• Project Management
• Islamic and Arab Civilization or Introduction to Sociology or Introductory Psychology or Ethical Reasoning or Law and Society or Introduction to the Arts

Year 3

Semester 1

• Qatar History &Society or Human Development or Global Economic Concepts or Globalization & Environment
• Networking II
• Network Programming
• Fundamentals of IoT

Semester 2

• Fundamentals of AI
• System Integration & Administration
• Cloud Computing
• Web Server Management

Semester 3

• IT Service Management
• Qatar History &Society or Human Development or Global Economic Concepts or Globalization & Environment

Year 4

Example: Cloud Computing & Big Data Concentration

Semester 1

• Virtualization Technologies I
• Cloud Automation & Orchestration
• Machine Learning & Big Data
• Practicum

Semester 2

• Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing
• Virtualization Technologies II
• Securing Cloud Deployment
• Capstone Project

Semester 3

• Work Placement