Information Systems Program
Computer Center
An Overview about the Program:
The specialization of Information Systems is one of the basic and important specializations of the Computer Center. It provides students with various technological skills needed for serving the community, as this specialization aims to provide the student with many scientific and professional skills in the field of analyzing and designing research systems and building effective systems and high quality and simulate development in tools, software and the amazing acceleration in systems, websites and their technologies. Also, to provide the labor market with designers of modern systems so that they are able to work efficiently and open new job opportunities and excellence in this promising field.
Introduction to the program:
The role of information systems, information technology, accounting and banking information technology, and networks now and in the future is a large and growing role in business management, providing services, and increasing the efficiency of institutions, because information systems, information technology, accounting and banking information technology, and networks exist in wide areas, whether in government institutions, or private sector institutions. Therefore, these specializations are necessary to improve the performance and develop the work of contemporary institutions.
Information systems specialists must be able to design and implement technology and information systems solutions to increase the organization’s performance
Program Identification and General Information
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1 | Name of the Program | Information Systems |
2 | The academic degree granted by the program (certificate) | Diploma |
3 | Total credit hours to grant the qualification (Degree) | 69 |
4 | The entity responsible for granting the academic degree (university) | Sana’a University |
5 | Name of the college to which the program belongs | Computer Center
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6 | Name of the department to which the program belongs | Information Systems |
7 | Number of years of study in the program | Two years |
8 | Study system in the program | Four semesters |
9 | Profession(s) that the program prepares for admission to | Graphic designer |
10 | Language of study in the program | Arabic / English |
11 | The place of implementation of the program | Sana’a University |
12 | Qualification required to join the program | High school diploma (scientific) |
13 | GPA required for admission | 50% |
14 | Name of the program coordinator | Mr. Ali Ashu’aibi |
Department Mission
Providing technical and scientific services in the field of information systems to meet the requirements of the labor market and contribute to building society.
Department Aims
The department aims to: |
1- Preparing distinguished cadres in the fields of information systems. 2- Strengthening the local and regional labor market with qualified cadres that meet the needs of the local and regional labor market with regard to information systems. 3- Providing students with the basic principles and concepts theoretically and practically in the fields of information systems. 4- Qualifying graduates capable of analyzing, designing and developing high-quality systems to meet the needs of various institutions. 5- Preparing a cadre capable of creating information systems and programming them with high efficiency. 6- Harnessing programming techniques and developing information systems in a way that contributes to facilitating community services. 7- Training students on programming information systems in a practical way that ensures that they gain experience in preparation for their transfer to the labor market. |
Vision
To be a distinguished department in the field of information technology, academically and research, at the local and regional levels.
Program Mission
Providing technical and scientific services in the field of information systems to meet the requirements of the labor market and contribute to building society.
Program Aims:
The program aims to: |
1. Preparing distinguished cadres in the fields of information systems. 2. Strengthening the local and regional labor market with qualified cadres that meet the needs of the local and regional labor market with regard to information systems. 3. Providing students with the basic principles and concepts, theoretically and practically, in the fields of information systems. 4. Qualifying graduates capable of analyzing, designing and developing high-quality systems to meet the needs of different institutions. 5. Preparing a cadre capable of creating information systems and programming them with high efficiency. 6. Harnessing programming techniques and developing information systems in a way that contributes to facilitating community services. 7. Training students on programming information systems in a practical way that ensures that they gain experience in preparation for their transfer to the labor market. |
Program Benchmarks
- 1- North Island College, Canada, Information Systems Diploma:
https://calendar.nic.bc.ca/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=998
- 2- Algonquin College, Canada, Diploma in Information Systems:
https://www.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/program/mobile-application-design-and-development/
https://www.algonquincollege.com/programdocs/1515X01FWO.pdf
- 3- Lambton College, Canada, Diploma in Information Systems:
https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/madt/
- 4. Nezwa University Oman Diploma in Information Systems
https://www.unizwa.edu.om/program_details.php?programid=51
- 5. Palestine Private University, Diploma in Information Systems
https://paluniv.edu.ps/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/web.pdf
- 6. Twin tic University, Palestine, Diploma in Information Systems
https://dar.ppu.edu/ar/programs/07110#plan
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
| First: The field of knowledge and understanding: Knowledge and Understanding (A) | |||
| After successfully completing the program, the graduate will be able to: |
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A1 – | Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of information systems concepts and principles. |
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A2 – | Identify different organizational needs, enterprise architecture, and types of information systems. |
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A3 – | Identify and explain the different stages of developing information systems projects. |
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A4 – | Demonstrates a sound understanding of the principles of programming skills, data and information management and retrieval, and business intelligence. |
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Second: The field of mental skills: Intellectual Skills (B) | ||
| After successfully completing the program, the graduate will be able to: | |
B1 – | Discovers appropriate enterprise architectures and re-engineers’ processes to successfully deploy information systems. | |
B2 – | Analyzes, evaluates and documents the organization’s needs and proposes appropriate information systems solutions. | |
B3 – | Compares and evaluates tools, techniques, models, IT infrastructures and standards to improve systems operations and performance. | |
B4- | Plans and designs appropriate enterprise system strategies that support organizational and business strategies. | |
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Third: The field of practical and professional skills: Professional and Practical Skills (C) | ||
| Implements the best information systems solutions to meet the needs of organizations. | |
C1- | Manages software and technical equipment associated with information systems areas. | |
C2 – | Uses effective tools, techniques, and standards to analyze, design, and compare information systems solutions to enhance organizations’ operations and performance. | |
C3 – | Designs information systems applications using various appropriate programming tools based on different database systems and databases. | |
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Fourth: General Skills Field: General Skills (D) | ||
| After successfully completing the program, the graduate will be able to: | |
D1 – | Works effectively in normal circumstances and in crises, alone and within a team. | |
D2 – | Practicing problem-solving skills, negotiating with the client, and supervising information systems projects efficiently and professionally. | |
D3 – | He communicates effectively with other professional colleagues and owners of digital institutions and expresses his ideas clearly and objectively. | |
D4 – | Develops his own scientific, professional and research capabilities and follows up on developments in his field of specialization. | |
Study plan for Information Systems
Study plan for Information Systems | |||||
| First Year: First Semester | ||||
Pre- Requested | Contact Hours | Courses Titles | |||
Total C.H | Tut. | Pr. | Th. | ||
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| 3 | English |
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| 2 | 1 | Computer Skills (IC3) |
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| 2 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 3 |
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| 3 | Management Information Systems |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Data Base1 |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Programming Fundamentals |
| 18 |
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Study plan for Information Systems | |||||
| First Year: Second Semester | ||||
Pre- Requested | Contact Hours | Courses Titles | |||
Total C.H | Tut. | Pr. | Th. | ||
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Web Applications and Programming 1 |
| 3 |
| 4 | 1 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 3 |
| 2 | 3 | Data base 2 |
| 3 |
| 4 | 2 | Operating Systems |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design |
| 3 |
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| 3 | Account |
| 18 |
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Study plan for Information Systems | |||||
| Second Year: First Semester | ||||
Pre- Requested | Contact Hours | Courses Titles | |||
Total C.H | Tut. | Pr. | Th. | ||
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Systems Analysis and Design tools |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Data Base Tools |
| 3 |
| 2 | 1 | Accounting Information Systems |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Web Applications and Programming 2 |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Visual Programming and Multimedia |
| 3 |
| 2 | 3 | Entrepreneurship and Graduation Project |
| 18 |
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Study plan for Information Systems | |||||
| Second Year: Second Semester | ||||
Pre- Requested | Contact Hours | Courses Titles | |||
Total C.H | Tut. | Pr. | Th. | ||
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Geographical Information Systems |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Data Mining Tools |
| 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Marketing and e-commerce |
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| 2 | 2 | Networking and Information Security |
| 3 |
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| Entrepreneurship and Graduation Project |
| 15 |
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Admission Requirements for the Program | |
– For a student to be accepted into the program, the following conditions are required: – Admission to the program in accordance with the admission rules determined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as well as the university admission guidelines. – General Secondary Education Certificate (Science Section) or any equivalent certificate with a grade as specified in the admission rules issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. – Pass the aptitude test and personal interview. – Any necessary condition for specialization determined by the department. | |
Requirements for transfer between levels or graduation | |
From the first level to the second level, 36 hours | 40 hours |
Graduation | 69 hours |
Graduation Requirements:
Graduation from the Graphic Design Department requires the following
- Student attendance must not be less than 75% of lecture attendance.
- The student graduates after successfully passing all program requirements.
- The total number of credit hours for the program is 69 credit hours.
- The total number of credit hours for the program is 71 credit hours
Program evaluation and improvement
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Students | Graduation projects, tests, questionnaires |
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Teachers | Questionnaires |
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Advertising institutions | Questionnaires |
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The bosses | Questionnaires |
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