Introduction

This program initiative is set to build a strong computer base that will enable graduates to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities in the information technology sector, especially software-related fields. It is intended to deliver a modern curriculum that will equip graduates with strong theoretical and practical backgrounds to enable them to stand out in their performance. The program will adopt and maintain an effective and dynamic curriculum that can cope with the rapid shifts and emerging developments in this rather dynamic and thriving field. The curriculum will continuously and systematically be reviewed and developed to ensure that it continues to meet the demands of a fast growing and evolving technology sector, through establishing a process of on-going dialogue and collaboration with the industry that closely links curriculum development to industry needs.

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Justification

With the ambitious and bold vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan has endeavored towards building a real IT capacity with an aim to become an IT hub within the region and to endorse a new knowledge economy. Accordingly, the whole country undertook a real revolution starting with the government and educational systems, to meet the expanding requirements of the emerging IT industry in Jordan. This has created a demand for IT professionals that have both theoretical and practical bases in varieties of software engineering disciplines: software applications, design patterns, system architectures, requirements engineering, information systems, etc.

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Objectives

The main objective is to provide educational opportunities that are designed to prepare technical and or management oriented professionals for careers in computer engineering software systems. Graduates will be qualified as workforce leaders who bring high levels of technology expertise to the workplace and are prepared to guide technological change in Jordan and the region. Graduates will also be qualified to:

• Play leadership roles and be able to grasp and apply emerging technologies.

• Possess software development skills and handle computer security problems.

• Communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Provide a solid foundation in software engineering principles.

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Outcomes

Students completing the program earn a Bachelor of Science in computer Engineering-software systems degree. The program has been designed so that graduates will be able to:

Apply critical thinking skills related to the discovery, application, and integration of appropriate basic principles.

•  Apply problem-solving techniques at a level required for professional practice.

• Obtain appropriate employment in an information technology field.

• Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts in the design and analysis of algorithmic solutions to software problems.

• Apply knowledge of one or more specialization areas of computer science to develop feasible solutions to software problems.

• Propose feasible software development project plans.

• Define software requirements and analyze and design software system solutions.

• Implement and test software systems.

• Use modern software development tools effectively while developing software systems.

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Area Of Employment

Computer Engineers and Information technologists can be found in a broad spectrum of careers in the private and public sectors including administration, supervision, systems analysis, training, and consulting.

Job titles include:

• Computer Engineer

• Software analyst

• Software designer

• Software architect

• Computer Network and Security Specialist

• Database system developer and Administrator

• Computer Software and Media Application Specialist

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Faculty

• Ahmad Zmily, Head, Assistant Professor

• Salem Al-Agtash, Associate professor

• Fayez Idris, Assistant professor  

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Study Plan

First year, Second year, Third year, Fourth year, Fourth year

Download The pdf Study Plan

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