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Introduction to IT Division
The Higher Colleges of Technology offers one of UAE s largest selections of Information Technology programs. Students study Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses using up-to-theminute technology, software and industry techniques. All HCT Information Technology programs are constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure that the skills the student acquire in the classroom and the equipment they use are at the cutting edge of technology and industry-appropriate. As a result, the HCT s Information Technology graduates are in high demand from leading industry employers looking for talented people who have the communication and team-working skills they need to enhance their business. This exciting field provides excellent career prospects for graduates in education, government, private enterprise, internet development, database engineering, programming and other areas within the constantly growing communications industry.
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IT Division Program Vision and Mission

Vision of the IT Division To be the leading Division at HCT in providing students with an innovative, creative, exciting and future oriented IT education in a rapidly changing environment. Mission of the IT Division The mission of the IT Division is to educate UAE Nationals with a dynamic and diverse curriculum in Information Technology in order to prepare them for professional and managerial roles in an international environment; to be productive, confident and ethical citizens who are able to capitalize on change in a rapidly evolving technological world.

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IT Division Program Goals

Goal 1: Generic Graduates of the program will have the knowledge, skills and attributes to solve real world problems using technology. Goal 2: Intellectual/ cognitive skills Graduates of the program will be able to use analytical problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills by utilizing information technology in various fields Goal 3: Transferrable skills Graduates of the program will be able to apply effective communication skills to evaluate and integrate the principles of social responsibility, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and ethical practices in an evolving local and global context.

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IT Division Program Requirements

Program Entry Requirements: See Academic Framework Minimum Admission Requirements (p. 27) HD Exit Pathway: A student can elect to complete the HD Exit pathway (with or without a major) at the commencement of Semester 6 of the program. To graduate with a Higher Diploma in Information Technology (with or without a major) the student must complete a total of 144 credits and IELTS Academic Module with an overall IELTS band of 5.5 with no skill level below 5.0. Bachelor of Science Requirement: To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (with or without a Program Major) the student must complete a total of 192 credits.

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Business and Information Systems

The Mission: The mission of Business and Information Systems major s is to develop knowledge, skills and ability of students to comprehend and manage the reasons why Information Technology and Information Systems are crucial to modern organizations and thus making them subject to professional management.
IT Common Core Curriculum Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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Business and Info. Systems Major Options (200/300 level) Required Credits: 8
BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Software Testing Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Network Security Concepts Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

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Business and Info. Systems Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 64

BMAC N200 BMHR N300 BMKT N200 LSSS N231 ITEC N231 ITEC N241 ITEC N331 ITEC N339 ITEC N362 ITEC N374 ITEC N375 ITEC N411 ITEC N454 ITEC N455 ITEC N462 ITEC N466 Financial Accounting I Human Resource Management Marketing Fundamentals Introduction to Economics (Social Science) E-Business I Web Applications I E-Business II Customer Relations Management Web Graphics and Multimedia IT Project I IT Project II Management of Information Systems Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Information Management Systems Marketing and Information Management Information Management Project

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Business and Info. Systems Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 12
BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN N480 HIST N401 ITEC N410 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N457 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N463 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World Current Technologies Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Advanced Database Architecture Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Applications Development

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ENGL N125 ENGL N175 ENGL N214 ENGL N264 English Communications I English Communications II English Communications III English Communications IV

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Database Management

The Mission: The Mission of database management major is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to develop database business applications. Students will be able to analyze, design, code, test and implement business applications using different tools and techniques such as data modeling, RDBMS, SQL, and client side applications. Information Technology Division
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Students will also be having the knowledge in administering databases, managing Information Systems (MIS), and Business Intelligence Tools.
IT Common Core Curriculum Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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Database Management Major Options (200/300 Level) Required Credits: 4

BMAC N250 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N304 ITEC N310 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Introduction to ERP WAN Technologies Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Network Security Concepts Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

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Database Management Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 60

ITEC N208 ITEC N225 ITEC N241 ITEC N253 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N309 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N359 ITEC N368 ITEC N374 ITEC N375 ITEC N411 ITEC N457 Database Programming Structured Query Language Web Applications I Database System Design and Implementation Software testing Business Applications Development System Development Tools Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Object Oriented Analysis Web Application Security IT Project I IT Project II Management of Information Systems Advanced Database Architecture

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Database Management Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 16

BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN N480 HIST N401 ITEC N410 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N454 ITEC N455 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N462 ITEC N463 ITEC N466 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World Current Technologies Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Systems Information Management Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Marketing and Information Management Applications Development Information Management Project

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ENGL N125 ENGL N175 ENGL N214 ENGL N264 English Communications I English Communications II English Communications III English Communications IV

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Information Administration

The Mission: The mission of the Information Administration Major is to prepare students to become independent learners who will be future leaders in information management and training. It seeks to produce graduates who are able to organize, retrieve, acquire and maintain information to become competent information administrators and to develop and deliver effective training programs.
IT Common Core Curriculum Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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Required Credits: 16
BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N375 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Software Testing Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends IT Project II IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Network Security Concepts Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Information Administration Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 52

BMHR N300 ITEC N213 ITEC N218 ITEC N261 ITEC N265 ITEC N319 ITEC N374 ITEC N411 ITEC N454 ITEC N462 ITEC N463 ITEC N466 Human Resource Management Business Presentations Arabic Computer Applications IT Training I Computer Based Training Business Development and Training IT Project I Management of Information Systems Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Marketing and Information Management Applications Development Information Management Project

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Information Administration Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 12

BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN N480 HIST N401 ITEC N410 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N455 ITEC N457 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World Current Technologies Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Systems Information Management Advanced Database Architecture Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Information Systems Security

The Mission: The Mission of Information Systems Security Major is prepare students to recognize and combat information system threats and vulnerabilities. The ISS Major plans to cultivate an appropriate knowledge of computer, network and web security that will increase the likelihood of the next generation of IT workers to have the background needed to design and develop systems that are engineered to be reliable and secure. In addition to possessing state-of-the-art knowledge in the preservation of information assets, students will become experts in the identification of computer security vulnerabilities. Students will also understand forensic requirements needed to prove an attack occurred, identify its origin, assess the extent of the damage or loss of information, and design strategies that ensure data can be recovered
IT Common Curriculum Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Information Systems Security Major Options (200/300 Level) Required Credits: 8

BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N290 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 ITEC N392 ITEC N393 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Human Computer Interaction Software Testing Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools Technology and Cyber Crimes Computer Law and Ethics

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Information Systems Security Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 64

ITEC N241 ITEC N278 ITEC N291 ITEC N229 ITEC N308 ITEC N316 ITEC N318 ITEC N338 ITEC N384 ITEC N401 ITEC N402 ITEC N403 ITEC N404 ITEC N405 ITEC N406 ITEC N407 Web Application I Enterprise Technologies I Operating Systems Principles of Information Security Operating Systems Security I Intrusion Detection and Hackers Techniques Security policies and procedures Computer Forensics and Investigation I Network Security Concepts WAN and Telecommunications Incidence Response and Disaster Recovery Network and Wireless Forensics Contemporary issues in Information Security and Assurance Applied Cryptography Security Risk Management Enterprise Security Architecture

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Information Systems Security Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 8

BMGN N480 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management ITEC N408 ITEC N410 ITEC N411 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N407 ITEC N408 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N454 ITEC N457 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N463 ITEC N419 ITEC N420 Information Technology Audits Current Technologies Management of Information Systems Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15

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ITEC N406 Operating Systems Security II Electronic Commerce Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Internet Multimedia & Interactivity Advanced Database Architecture Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Applications Development Computer Forensics and Investigation II Emerging Issues in Information Security issues in information security and ITEC N450 Contemporary assurance ITEC N451 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Network Engineering

The Mission: The program will prepare students of become Information Technologists with breadth in the core information technologies of programming, networking, database and web development while allowing them to specialize in one particular area of information technology. The program will promote English communication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving so that graduates can work effectively as Information Technologists in an international environment with the adaptability to respond to opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of information and communication technologies.
IT Common Curriculum Core Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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Network Engineering Major Options (200/300 Level) Required Credits: 4

BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N374 ITEC N375 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Software Testing Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies IT Project I IT Project II IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

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Network Engineering Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 64

ITEC N204 ITEC N216 ITEC N278 ITEC N305 ITEC N310 ITEC N325 ITEC N384 ITEC N490 ITEC N492 Networking Models Routing Fundamentals Enterprise Technologies I Basic Switching and Intermediate Routing WAN Technologies Wireless Networking Network Security Advanced Routing (CCNP 1) Advanced Switching (CCNP3

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Network Engineering Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 12

BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN N480 HIST N401 ITEC N410 ITEC N411 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N454 ITEC N455 ITEC N457 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N462 ITEC N463 ITEC N466 ITEC N493 ITEC N494 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World Current Technologies Management of Information Systems Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Systems Information Management Advanced Database Architecture Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Marketing and Information Management Applications Development Information Management Project Troubleshooting Network Security (CCSP)

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Software Engineering

The Mission: The mission of the Software Engineering major is to prepare IT students with the knowledge required to design and develop object oriented applications in a global dynamic IT environment using analytical, problem solving, practical and project management skills.
IT Common Curriculum Core Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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BMAC N250 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends Engineering Web Applications Network Security Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

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Software Engineering Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 68

ITEC N225 ITEC N237 ITEC N241 ITEC N259 ITEC N301 ITEC N313 ITEC N320 ITEC N359 ITEC N374 ITEC N375 ITEC N376 ITEC N410 ITEC N411 ITEC N413 ITEC N454 ITEC N458 ITEC N467 Structured Query Language Object Oriented Programming I Web Applications I Object Oriented Analys Software testing Mobile Applications Development Object Oriented Programming II Object Oriented Analysis IT Project I IT Project II IT Project III Current Technologies Management of Information Systems Advanced Applications Development Internet Multimedia & Interactivity Enterprise Java Applications Development Software Application Security

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Software Engineering Major Options (400 Level ) Required Credits: 8

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HD/BAS in Information Technology Major: Web Development

the Mission: The Mission of web development program is to prepare students with the highest quality training in modern web design and development technologies. Graduates of the program will have high abilities in client-side web design technologies such as graphics, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Information Technology Division
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Graduates will also have high efficiency in designing and developing server-side web technologies varying from designing data, business, and presentation tiers. The program prepares students to understand key business requirements and design IT solutions that satisfy those requirements.
IT Common Core Curriculum Requirements Required Credits: 44
BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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Web Development Major Options (200/300 Level) Required Credits: 4

BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N229 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N347 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N367 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Principles of Information Security Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Software Testing Business Applications Development Introduction to ERP System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Data Warehouseing & Data Mining Principles Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Managing Web Projects Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends Engineering Web Applications Network Security Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

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Web Development Major Core Requirements Required Credits: 64

ITEC N201 ITEC N225 ITEC N232 ITEC N234 ITEC N241 ITEC N320 ITEC N327 ITEC N341 ITEC N362 ITEC N368 ITEC N374 ITEC N375 ITEC N376 ITEC N410 ITEC N454 ITEC N458 E-business Strategy 4 Structured Query Language 4 Web Development 4 Programming for the web 4 Web Applications I 4 Object Oriented Programming II 4 Web Applications II 4 XML and Web Services 4 Web Graphics and Multimedia 4 Web Application Security 4 IT Project I 4 IT Project II 4 IT Project III 4 Current Technologies 4 Internet Multimedia & Interactivity 4 Enterprise Java Applications Development 4

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Web Development Major Options (400 Level) Required Credits: 12

BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN N480 HIST N401 ITEC N411 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N454 ITEC N455 ITEC N457 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N462 ITEC N463 ITEC N466 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World Management of Information Systems Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Systems Information Management Advanced Database Architecture Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Marketing and Information Management Applications Development Information Management Project

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HCT Common Requirements English Required Credits: 24

ENGL N125 ENGL N175 ENGL N214 ENGL N264 English Communications I English Communications II English Communications III English Communications IV

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General Education (Liberal Studies Cources) Required Credits: 32

Mathematics Written and Oral Communication Natural Sciences Social Sciences Humanities Fine Arts 4 12 4 4 4 4

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WORK DH008 Work Experience 8 weeks 12

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Information Technology (Transitional)

Mission: The mission of the Business Information Technology Bachelor of Applied Science program is to educate Higher Diploma graduates who are nationals of the United Arab Emirates in advanced skills, knowledge and practice of information technology in order to prepare them as IT specialists with a focus on business applications. Program Entry Requirements: Higher Diploma in Business Information Technology in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs. Program Regulations: Prior to entry into this Bachelor of Applied Science program, it is recommended
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Courses used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma level cannot be used again to fulfill graduation requirements for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate.

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Business Information Technology Core Requirements Required Credits: 24

ITEC N410 ITEC N411 ITEC N415 ITEC N454 ITEC N457 ITEC N459 Current Technologies Management of Information Systems Applied Research Skills Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Advanced Database Architecture Project Management 4 4 4 4 4 4

Business Information Technology Options Required Credits: 24

BMFS N470 Islamic Banking and Insurance BMGN N400 Total Quality Management BMHR N470 Industrial Relations BMGN N480 Entrepreneurship & Small Business HIST N401 Historical Perspectives of the Arab World ITEC N350 Modeling of Discrete Event Systems ITEC N351 Probability and Statistics ITEC N352 Ethics ITEC N353 Organizational Behavior ITEC N354 International Studies ITEC N355 Legal Studies ITEC N397 Business Intelligence Tools ITEC N413 Advanced Applications Development ITEC N414 BIT Project ITEC N418 IT Project P15 ITEC N451 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems ITEC N452 Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design ITEC N453 Information Technology Practices ITEC N454 Internet Multimedia and Interactivity ITEC N455 Information Management Systems ITEC N457 Advanced Database Architecture ITEC N458 Enterprise Java Application Development ITEC N460 Operating Systems I ITEC N461 Operating Systems II ITEC N465 Advanced Operating Systems 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Total Required Credits Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Cost Recovery Program

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Network Technology (Transitional)

Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Network Technology program is to educate Higher Diploma graduates who are nationals of the United Arab Emirates in advanced skills, knowledge and practice of information technology in order to prepare them as IT Specialists with a focus on networking. Program Entry Requirements: Higher Diploma in Computer Network Technology in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs. Program Regulations: Prior to entry into this Bachelor of Applied Science program, it is recommended
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that students who graduated three or more years ago from their Higher Diploma program have their core technology skills assessed to ensure they are still current in the rapidly evolving information technology field. Courses used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma level cannot be used again to fulfill graduation requirements for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate.

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Computer Network Technology Core Requirements Required Credits: 24

ITEC N490 Advanced Routing ITEC N492 Advanced Switching ITEC N415 Applied Research Skills 8 12 4

Computer Network Technology Options Required Credits: 24

BMSF N470 Islamic Banking and Insurance BMGN N400 Total Quality Management BMGN 480 Enterpreneurship & Small Business BMHR N470 Industrial Relations HIST N401 Historical Perspectives of the Arab World ITEC N341 XML and Web Services Management ITEC N350 Modeling of Discrete Event Systems ITEC N351 Probability and Statistics ITEC N352 Ethics ITEC N353 Organizational Behavior ITEC N354 International Studies ITEC N355 Legal Studies ITEC N367 Managing Web Project ITEC N368 Web Application Security ITEC N397 Business Intelligence Tools ITEC N413 Advanced Applications Development ITEC N418 IT Project P15 IITEC N451 Contemporary Issues in Information ITEC N453 Information Technology Practices ITEC N455 Information Management Systems ITEC N457 Advanced Database Architecture ITEC N459 Project Management ITEC N460 Operating Systems I ITEC N461 Operating Systems II ITEC N480 Network Troubleshooting Theory ITEC N481 Network Troubleshooting Practice ITEC N491 Remote Access ITEC N493 Troubleshooting ITEC N494 Network Security (CCSP)
Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Program Code Major Code 1 CNETBP CNET

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Management (Transitional)

The Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Management program is to educate Higher Diploma graduates who are nationals of the United Arab Emirates in advanced skills, knowledge and practice of information technology in order to prepare them as IT specialists with focus on office and information systems. The program will promote English communication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving so that graduates can work effectively as IT specialists in an international environment with the adaptability to respond to opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of information and communication technologies. Program Entry Requirements: Higher Diploma in any Information Technology concentration in addition to fulfilling the admission criteria for HCT Bachelor programs.
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Program Regulations: It is suggested that candidates meet with a counselor to discuss academic, personal and professional issues related to this program, and also be interviewed by a college panel to determine their suitability for the program. Information Technology Division
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Prior to entry into this Bachelor of Applied Science program, it is recommended that students who graduated three or more years ago from their Higher Diploma program have their core technology skills assessed to ensure they are still current in the rapidly evolving information technology field. Courses used to fulfill credit requirements at the Higher Diploma level cannot be used again to fulfill graduation requirements for this program. A student who has completed a core course at the Higher Diploma level must complete an additional option to meet the total program credit requirement to graduate.
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Information Management Core Required Credits: 32

ITEC N411 ITEC N412 ITEC N415 ITEC N454 ITEC N459 ITEC N462 ITEC N463 ITEC N466 Management of Information Systems Web-based Design and Development Applied Research Skills Internet Multimedia and Interactivity Project Management Marketing and Information Management Applications Development Information Management Project 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Information Management Options Required Credits: 16

BMFS N470 BMGN N400 BMHR N470 BMGN 480 HIST N401 ITEC N341 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N352 ITEC N353 ITEC N354 ITEC N355 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N397 ITEC N413 ITEC N451 ITEC N453 ITEC N455 ITEC N457 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N465 Islamic Banking and Insurance Total Quality Management Industrial Relations Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Historical Perspectives of the Arab World XML and Web Services Management Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Ethics Organizational Behavior International Studies Legal Studies Managing Web Project Web Application Security Business Intelligence Tools Advanced Applications Development Contemporary Issues in Information Information Technology Practices Information Management Systems Advanced Database Architecture Operating Systems I Operating Systems I Advanced Operating Systems 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Total Required Credits Maximum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Cost Recovery Program

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Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Program Code Major Code

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Diploma in Information Technology

The Mission: The mission of the Diploma in Information Technology is to produce entry-level technicians who have basic technical skills in information management, networking, and web technologies. These technicians will be able to identify, analyze and solve problems and successfully complete basic projects requiring the deployment of information technologies. There will be opportunities for concentrations in Networking, Office Administration, PC Support, and Web Development. In this program, students will use English to communicate verbally and in writing on a variety of general and professional issues. Program Entry Requirements: Successful completion of all courses in the Diploma Foundations Year. Program Regulations: Students assessed to be in need of remediation to complete the final English assessment have the option of registering for the noncredit course of ENGL 2255 Diploma English IV. To graduate with a Diploma in Information Technology (with or without a Major) the student must complete a total of 78 credit hours. If students take WORK N2470 which is four credit hours, students will be required to take an additional elective course in order to complete the required 78 credit hours to graudate.

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Computing Core Required Credits: 27

BUSI N1150 ITDP N0102 ITDP N0104 ITDP N0106 ITDP N0108 ITDP N0110 ITDP N0281 or BUSI N1190 ITDP N0151 ITDP N0281 Business Technology I Integrated IT Project IT Project Business Essentials Team Project Software Essentials Information Technology Essentials Web Essentials Database Essentials IT Project

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Concentration Options Required Credits: 20

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Networking Concentration
ITDP N0215 ITDP N0221 ITDP N0223 ITDP N0225 ITDP N0235 ITDP N0236 ITDP N0237 ITDP N0238 ITDP N0213 ITDP N0215 ITDP N0217 ITDP N0241 Network Administration I Internet Protocols Basic Routing Basic Switching Desktop Publishing Office Simulation Office Software Applications Arabic Computer Applications I PC and Networking Hardware Network Administration I Database Applications PC Configuration and Support I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Office Administration Concentration

English Required Courses: 3

ENGL N1255 English II ENGL N1155 English I ENGL N2155 English III

Required Credits: 23
8 8 7
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PC Support Concentration

Personal and Professional Dev. Required Credits: 4

WORK N2470 IT DP Work Experience (4 weeks) or WORK N2471 IT DP Work Experience (7 weeks)

Web Development Concentration

ITDP N0219 ITDP N0251 ITDP N0258 ITDP N0261 Website Design I Network Operating Systems Web Design and Animation Web Database 4 4 4 4

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BUSI N1250 BUSI N1290 ITDP N0212 ITDP N0227 ITDP N0229 ITDP N0239 ITDP N0243 ITDP N0252 ITDP N0257 ITDP N0263 ITDP N0265 ITDP N0283 ITDP N0285 Business Essentials II Business Technology II Applied Information Technology Networking Labs I Networking Labs II Arabic Computer Applications II Network Administration II Internetworking Technologies Application Programming Securing the Internet E-Commerce IT Comprehensive Project IT Workplace Project 4 12 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8
78 3 No Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Program Code Major Code 1 ITGNDP ITGN

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Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Transitional)

The Mission: The program will prepare students as Information Technologists with breadth in the core information technologies of programming, networking, database and web development. The program will promote English communication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving so that graduates can work effectively as Information Technologists in an international environment with the adaptability to respond to opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of information and communication technologies. Program Entry Requirements: Students must meet the minimum academic requirement for program entry as set out in the Program Regulations. Students may register in a course only after successful completion of all courses in the Higher Diploma Foundations Year that are pre-requisites to courses in Higher Diploma Year one, and must satisfy all the criteria for progression under the Higher Diploma Foundations Progressions Policy.
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Program Regulations: At least 32 credits of 300-level courses (e.g ITEC N374, ENGL N340, WORK N395) are required for graduation. Students do not need to have a major to be awarded a Higher Diploma in Information Technology. If the student completes the required courses for a major, a notation specifying the major will be shown on the student s transcript. If a student completes the required courses for more than one major, the transcript notation will show only one major. Students who have completed any of the following sets of courses in a Diploma level program may be exempted from the course ITEC N100: (ITEC N105, ITEC N107 and ITEC N153) OR (ITDP N0104, ITDP N0108 and ITDP N0110) OR (ITDP N0151 and BUSI N1190.)

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Liberal Studies Required Courses: 6

BMGN N100 BMGN N150 ENGL N124 MATH N100 BMGN N250 BMGN N260 BMSP N110 Business Processes and Critical Thinking Introduction to Management Basic Research and Report Writing Business Mathematics Organizational Behavior Ethics Introduction to Sports and Leisure Management

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Required Courses: 8
ITEC N100 ITEC N227 ITEC N226 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N297 ITEC N298 ITEC N374 Computing Fundamentals Programming Concepts Computer Platforms Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Website Design System Analysis IT Project I

Required Credits: 32
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Required Credits: 24
4 4 4 4 4 4 4

English Language Required Courses: 6

ENGL N125 ENGL N174 ENGL N175 ENGL N214 ENGL N264 ENGL N340 English Communications I Basic Research and Report Writing II English Communications II English Communications III English Communications IV Communications for Applied Computing III

Other Option Courses Required Credits:8

ELEC N224 ITEC N256 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N354 ITEC N355 Combinational and Sequential Logic Reasoning and Critical Thinking Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics International Studies Legal Studies

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Required Credits: 32
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Majors and General Options Required Credits: 44

Work Experience Required Courses: 1

WORK N395 IT HD Work Experience (8 full weeks)

Required Credits: 12
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Business Major Required Credits: 24

BMAC N200 BMFS N150 ITEC N206 ITEC N231 ITEC N306 ITEC N331 172 Financial Accounting I Introduction to Financial Services Marketing Fundamentals E-Business I Human Resources E-Business II

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Database Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N208 ITEC N225 ITEC N241 ITEC N253 ITEC N303 ITEC N312 Database Programming Structured Query Language Web Applications I Database System Design and Implementation Business Applications Development Database Administration I

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Software Engineering Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N237 ITEC N239 ITEC N259 ITEC N301 ITEC N320 ITEC N359 Object Oriented Programming I Data Analysis and Design Object Oriented Analysis Software Testing Object Oriented Programming II Object Oriented Design

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4 4 4 4 4 4
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Information Administration Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N213 ITEC N0217 ITEC N0218 ITEC N267 ITEC N315 ITEC N317 Business Presentations Desktop Publishing Arabic Computer Applications Customer Relations Advanced Software Applications Managing Human Resources

Web Development Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N201 ITEC N232 ITEC N241 ITEC N251 ITEC N234 ITEC N362 E-Business Strategy Web Development Web Applications I Web Applications II Programming for the Web Web Graphics and Multimedia

IT Trainer Major Required Credits: 28

ITEC N213 ITEC N261 ITEC N265 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N317 Business Presentations IT Training I Computer-Based Training Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Managing Human Resources

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Optional Courses (Electives) Required Credits: 24

ITEC N0154 ITEC N0159 ITEC N212 ITEC N227 ITEC N242 ITEC N243 ITEC N250 ITEC N262 ITEC N266 ITEC N270 ITEC N282 ITEC N289 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N295 ITEC N299 ITEC N302 ITEC N304 ITEC N309 ITEC N324 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N332 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N339 ITEC N341 ITEC N346 ITEC N347 ITEC N356 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N372 ITEC N375 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N384 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 ITEC N399 Analytical Tools Information Technology Applications Financial Services in the UAE Programming Concepts Web Design and Graphics Network Design I Multimedia Authoring IT Training II Wireless Networking Financial Systems and Control Business System Essentials Networking Project Management Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Mathematics for Computing Website Development Internet Server Management Introduction to ERP System Development Tools Small Office Networks Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Internet Traffic Management Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring Customer Relations Management XML and Web Services Development Management Accounting Data Warehousing and Data Mining Principles Quality Management Principles Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies Software Architecture Trends IT Project II IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Network Security Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools IT Project Management

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4 4 4 4 12 4
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Networking Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N204 ITEC N216 ITEC N278 ITEC N305 ITEC N310 Networking Models Routing Fundamentals Enterprise Technologies I Basic Switching and Intermediate Routing WAN Technologies

4 6 4 6 8
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Programming Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N219 ITEC N220 ITEC N236 ITEC N237 ITEC N301 ITEC N349 Visual Programming Fundamentals Visual Programming Data Structures and Algorithms Object Oriented Programming I Software Testing XML Programming

4 4 4 4 4 4
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Web Development Major Required Credits: 24

ITEC N201 ITEC N232 ITEC N241 ITEC N251 E-Business Strategy Web Development Web Applications I Web Applications II

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Higher Diploma /Bachelor of Applied Science in Interactive Multimedia

Information Technology Common Curriculum Requirements (CORE IT) Required Credits: 40
ITEC N100 ITEC N177 ITEC N226 ITEC N227 ITEC N228 ITEC N296 ITEC N298 ITEC N399 ITEC N415 ITEC N466 N100Computing Fundamentals Website Design Computer Platforms Programming Concepts Database Design Concepts Networking Concepts Systems Analysis IT Project Management Applied Research Skills Senior Project
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Interactive Multimedia Bachelor s Core Required Credits: 84

ANIM N102 ANIM N205 ANIM N203 ANIM N303 ANIM N301 COMA N101 COMA N115 COMA N125 ITEC N222 ITEC N307 ITEC N308 ITEC N401 ITEC N402 ITEC N403 ITEC N404 ITEC N405 ITEC N410 Animation Principles I Introduction to 2D Animation Drawing for Animation I Introduction to 3D Animation Storyboarding and Animatics Drawing Basics Visual Language Graphics Design I Introduction to Multimedia Basic Web Authoring Multimedia scripting Advanced Multimedia Scripting Multimedia Audio and Video Human-Computer Interface Design Multimedia for Mobile Devices Virtual Reality and Simulation Current Technologies

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Interactive Multimedia Bachelor s Options (200/300 Level) Required Credits: 0

BMAC N250 ITEC N225 ITEC N290 ITEC N291 ITEC N301 ITEC N303 ITEC N309 ITEC N310 ITEC N312 ITEC N313 ITEC N314 ITEC N315 ITEC N319 ITEC N324 ITEC N325 ITEC N326 ITEC N327 ITEC N329 ITEC N330 ITEC N334 ITEC N335 ITEC N341 ITEC N350 ITEC N351 ITEC N356 ITEC N359 ITEC N362 ITEC N367 ITEC N368 ITEC N369 ITEC N376 ITEC N380 ITEC N388 ITEC N397 Financial and Management Accounting Structured Query Language Human Computer Interaction Operating Systems Software Testing Business Applications Development System Development Tools WAN Technologies Database Administration I Mobile Applications Development Game Software Development Advanced Software Applications Business Development and Training Small Office Networks Wireless Networking Networking Project Management Web Applications II Advanced System Development Tools Voice over IP Enterprise Technologies II Network Management and Monitoring XML and Web Services Development Modeling of Discrete Event Systems Probability and Statistics Quality Management Principles Object Oriented Analysis Web Graphics and Multimedia Managing Web Projects Web Application Security Current Web Technologies IT Project III Engineering Web Applications Engineering Game Software Business Intelligence Tools

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 4 4 4 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Required Credits: 84
BMGN N480 ITEC N410 ITEC N411 ITEC N412 ITEC N413 ITEC N414 ITEC N418 ITEC N451 ITEC N452 ITEC N453 ITEC N457 ITEC N458 ITEC N459 ITEC N460 ITEC N461 ITEC N463 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Current Technologies Management of Information Systems Web-based Design and Development Advanced Applications Development BIT Project I IT Project P15 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Advanced Object Oriented Analysis and Design Information Technology Practices Advanced Database Architecture Enterprise Java Application Development Project Management Operating Systems I Operating Systems II Applications Development 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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HCT Common Requirements English Required Credits: 24

ENGL N125 ENGL N175 ENGL N214 ENGL N264 English Communications I English Communications II English Communications III English Communications IV 8 8 4 4
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Mathematics Social Sciences Written and Oral Communication Humanities Natural Sciences Fine Arts

Required Credits: 32

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Work Experience Required Credits: 12

WORK DH008 Work Experience 8 weeks

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Total Required Credits Minimum Duration Of Study, Full Time (Year/s) Cost Recovery Program 192 6 No

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