Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program at Ajman University is designed to provide quality education in the field of information systems based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs. The mission of the program is to produce information systems professionals who can deploy efficiently IT technologies and implement IT solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region.

Program Overview

The program aims to prepare graduates for lifelong learning and research. The program's educational objectives are to:

• Utilize their acquired technical, soft skills, and knowledge in information systems to pursue a rewarding and successful career in the public sector, private sector, or academia locally or internationally.
• Act as effective individuals, team members, or leaders, or innovators who can address information systems-related technical, business, and ethical challenges.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development through self-study and professional or graduate studies in information systems or related fields.

Program Coordinator

The program coordinator is Dr. Elfadil Abdalla.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program requires:

1. High School Requirements (UAE Curriculum):

• 60% for Elite Track
• 65% for Advanced Track
• 70% for General Track

2. Subject Proficiency Requirement:

• Full Admission: A minimum score of 70% in Mathematics.
• Conditional Admission: Applicants scoring less than 70% in Mathematics must pass a remedial course in the subject.

3. English Requirements:

• Full Admission: A minimum score of 80% in the English subject, or its equivalent in other curriculums.
• Conditional Admission: Applicants scoring between 75% and 79% in the English subject will be conditionally admitted, provided they meet one of the following requirements:
  • Pass a remedial English course during the first semester, or
  • Submit an English proficiency test score before the start of the first semester: TOEFL (500 or 61 iBT or 173 CBT), IELTS Academic (5), IESOL (B1), or equivalent scores in other MOE-approved English proficiency tests.

Graduation Requirements

Students are eligible for a Bachelor in Information Systems after completing 123 credit hours, which normally takes eight semesters. In addition, students must undertake 16 weeks of internship (at least 30 contact hours per week), equivalent to 3 credit hours. The minimum accumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0.

Career Opportunities

Information systems graduates can undertake various job positions at both managerial and technical levels, including:

• Computer Systems Analysts
• Information Technology Project Manager
• Web/Internet Support Specialists
• Database Administrator
• Information Technology consultant
• Computer Support Specialist
• Web Developer

Curriculum Structure and Credit Hours

The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems requires the completion of 120 credit hours, plus an internship program for 16 weeks (equivalent to 3 credit hours), making the total completion requirements 123 credit hours. The program contains two concentrations:

1. Information Systems / Project Management
2. Information Systems / E-Business Management Each concentration consists of five courses (15 Credit Hours).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in information technology activities.
6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
7. Discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability practices in computing.

Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

General Courses

• Principles of Accounting I – ACC 200
• Introduction to Management- MGT 200
• Principles of Marketing – MKT 200

Program Core Courses & Internship

• Introduction to Data Analytics - DAT100
• Systems Analysis and Design – INS 305
• Business Intelligence – INS 402
• Information Systems Strategy & Acquisition – INS 404
• Information Systems Project – INS 405
• Information Systems Internship – INS 408
• Introductory Programming – INT100
• Calculus for Information Technology – INT101
• Object Oriented Programming – INT201
• Discrete Mathematics - INT202
• Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking – INT205
• Fundamentals of Web Systems – INT206
• Operating Systems – INT301
• Database Management Systems- INT302
• Fundamentals of Information Security – INT303
• Computer Ethics and Professional Practices – INT306
• Information Technology Project Management – INT307
• Big Data Analytics & Technologies – INT323
• Artificial Intelligence - INT430

Project Management Concentration Courses

• Enterprise Systems – INS 308
• IT Resource Management – INS 406
• IT Services and Operations Management – INS 411
• Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control – INS 412
• Project Quality and Risk Management – INS 413

E-Business Management Concentration Courses

• IS Audit and Control – INS 403
• Biomedical Informatics- INS 416
• E-Marketing – INS 422
• E-Commerce – INT424
• Web Technologies – INT322

Elective Courses

• Business Process Management – INS 307
• Selected Topics in Information Systems – INS 407
• Cloud Computing – INT309
• User Interface Design– INT313
• Advanced Database Design and Implementation – INT423
• Mobile Applications – INT429