Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a leading program in the field, designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to succeed in the ever-changing world of information technology.

Program Overview

The program is structured as a set of core courses and specializations, providing students with up-to-date knowledge in web technology and internet applications, networking, mobile applications and security, and interactive media, game programming, and simulation. Students will learn to use and apply current technical concepts and practices through human-computer interaction, information management, and programming.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that students should achieve a few years after graduation. These objectives include:

• Demonstrating success as IT professionals with a good set of technical, problem-solving, and leadership accomplishments.
• Participating in life-long learning activities such as training, continuing education, or graduate studies.
• Contributing to the development and growth of local and global communities and upholding ethical, social, and professional responsibilities.

Student Outcomes

The program outcomes describe the competencies and skills that students will acquire by the time of graduation. These outcomes include:

• Analyzing complex computing problems and applying principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating computing-based solutions to meet a given set of computing requirements.
• Communicating effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognizing professional responsibilities and making informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Functioning effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue a wide range of exciting IT-based careers, including network management, system analysts, systems design engineering, software development, web-application development, and e-business solution development. Alumni have gone on to work in prominent companies such as Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, and ADNOC.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• High School Curriculum: MOE Advance, MOE General, MOE ADEK, MOE Elite, UAE Literary Streams High School, UAE Science Streams High School, American/Canadian, British Curriculum or IGCSE/GCE, Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh, International Baccalaureate.
• Minimum Grade: 80% for most curricula, with specific requirements for each.
• Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.0, EMSAT English 1100, ITP (taken at Amideast) 500, Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) 61.
• Arabic EmSat: 600.
• Math EmSat: 900.
• Physics EmSat: 800.

Tuition Fees Structure

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Abu Dhabi: AED 231,210 total fees, with AED 55,440 for General Education and AED 175,770 for Majors.
• Al Ain: AED 185,175 total fees, with AED 44,280 for General Education and AED 140,895 for Majors. The tuition fee calculations are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with.

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships and financial aid to empower outstanding students and inspire them to pursue their educational objectives. The university considers it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education, regardless of their financial situation.

Program Details

• Credit Hours: 126.
• Duration: 4 years.
• Language: English.
• Study Mode: Full Time.
• Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
• Delivery Mode: Day.
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain.
• Concentrations: Cybersecurity, Game Development.
• Open Electives: 6 credit hours.
• Major Electives: 12 credit hours.
• Major: 39 credit hours.
• College: 36 credit hours.
• General Education: 33 credit hours.