Information Technology (IT) has continued to evolve and change over the years which brings opportunities as well as challenges, especially to the professionals in this field.
IT has also become a big part of our daily lives. Technology is used for our daily activities and we rely heavily on it. We foresee that technology will continue to grow in years to come and for those who have strong interest in this field could make a difference in our lives via technology.
What is this programme about?
IT is a broad field that consists of knowledge in the use of computers, smart phones, development of websites, social media, digital media, applications etc.
Before all the specialisations came about, IT was the general course for this field. Those who are unsure of the specific major they want to go for need to understand IT in general before they proceed to choose their majors later.
What should I expect?
This programme provides the theoretical grounding of programming, computer science, networking, software project management and databases. This course also emphasises the development of key employability skills such as communication, collaboration, problem solving, and self-direction, through its learning model and hands on experience.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO) |
PEO1 |
To produce competent, ethical and professional information technology (IT) graduates, who can provide quality services to client in relation to Information Technology (A/C) |
PEO2 |
To produce graduates engaged in lifelong pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning in infrastructure technology |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO) |
PLO1 |
Describe, theoretical and technical knowledge, relevant skills in the field of Information Technology (C) |
PLO2 |
Apply theoretical knowledge within the Information Technology field by applying critical, analytical and evaluation skills in the field of study (C) |
PLO3 |
Demonstrate ability to apply practical skills within the Information Technology field by applying critical, analytical and evaluation skills in the field of study (P) |
PLO4 |
Adopt interpersonal and teamwork skills in providing computing and technology services (A) |
PLO5 |
Convey ideas related to computing technology services (A) in written and oral |
PLO6 |
Apply range of information, media and technology applications / digital platform (6) for efficient service delivery |
PLO7 |
Solve problems with analytical and appropriate numeracy skills to improve organizational performance ( C ) |
PLO8 |
Adopt leadership skills with sense of autonomy and responsibility within organizational parameters (A) |
PLO9 |
Engage in lifelong learning skills for personal development (A) |
PLO10 |
Practice managerial skills with entrepreneurial mindset in computing technology services (A/C) |
PLO11 |
Demonstrate ethical values and professionalism in enhancing the image and integrity of computing technology services (A) |
What will I learn?
IT in general would be the use of computers to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.
Students will prepare themselves to meet the computer and technology needs of businesses and organizations and learn how to be technically competent in the analysis, development and implementation of computer systems.
Those in this discipline will require certain skills in understanding the usability, security, reliability of the systems and IT infrastructure.