Information Technology Department

Information Systems Program

The discipline of Information Systems is the systematic study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information: their theory, analysis, design, efficiency, implementation, and application.

The purpose of Information Systems on the other hand, is to collect process and store data, and distribute information for a defined purpose or application using information technology.

The Main Objectives of Information Systems

1. Effective use of information technology, computers and communication networks to support management decision -making and corporate strategy.

2. Providing all necessary operational level support for an organization.

Program Structure 

This IS program is typical four year program for Bachelor of Science degree in information systems at Buraimi College. The program is designed to prepare students to assume positions in the government and private sectors, computer industry or education. It also offers them opportunities for further higher degree studies.

Also students can choose Diploma programs. A Postsecondary School Diploma is designed to give students practical "hands-on" experience as well as theoretical knowledge in their chosen field. A diploma will take at least four semesters (two years) to complete and will usually include a work placement.

Careers in Information Systems
The IS academic program helps to prepare graduates to assume such positions as:

1.  Systems analyst

2.  Application program developer

3.  Database demonstrator

4.  Network specialist

5.  Information centre consultant

Information Systems career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, such as:

1. Consulting

2. Banking

3. Entertainment

4. Health   media

5. Education

6. Software publishing

The curriculum is composed of (61) credit hours as follows:

• College Requirements (12 Credit Hours) Compulsory

  SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
  1	BCGE 001	Arabic Language	3
  2	BCGE 002	Islamic culture	3
  3	COMP 100	Computers Impact and use	3	ــ
  4	ENGL 002	General English	3	ــ
  Total			12

   

• Department Requirements (21 Credit Hours) Compulsory

• SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
  1	COMP 110/L	Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I	4	ــ
  2	COMP 111/L	Algorithms and Programming II	4	Comp110
  3	MATH 150A	Mathematical Analysis	5	ــ
  4	ENGL 001/C	English for IT	3	ENGL002
  5	COMP 182	Data Structures And Program Design	3	COMP 111
  6	COMP 122	Computer Architecture & Assembly Language	2	COMP 111
  Total			21

   

• Major Requirements (28 Credit Hours)

  SN	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
  1	ACC 220	Introduction to Financial Accounting	3	MATH150A
  2	ACCT 230	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	3	ACC220
  3	BLAW 280	Business law	3	ــ
  4	PHIL 230	Symbolic Logic	3	GEA1.1
  5	COMP 222/L	Computer Organization	3	COMP122/L
  6	IS 211	Introduction to Information System	3	COMP 111
  7	COMP 270/L	Business Programming	3	COMP 182/L
  8	IS 311	Information Technology in Business	3	IS211
  9	COMP 2105	Visual Basic	1	COMP 110/L
  10	ECON 160	Microeconomics	3	ــ
  Total			28

   

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