The
demand for technologically competent employees is not
limited to mainline IT jobs. Information technology
and computer-literacy related knowledge and skills are
becoming a critical component of almost all professions.
Baring this in mind, the College of Information Technology
aims at addressing the growing need for professionals
capable of integrating computing into Business, with
a view to enhancing the outcome of the various computer-based
organizations and helping them to compete internationally.
To realize its mission, the college will design the
programs and build the infrastructure necessary to increase
the University’s output of qualified IT and computer
professionals. It will also strive to pave the way for
all students, regardless of their backgrounds and fields
of specialization, to be equipped with basic technological
competencies in a cost efficient manner.
In keeping with the University's commitment to improving
its curriculum based on the changing needs of society,
the college will be entrusted with the task of equipping
students with skills and expertise essential to the
local community to facilitate its transformation to
an Information and Communication-based economy.
Objectives
To this end, and in order to support its mission,
the College of Information Technology will have the
following goals:
1. Turning out to the community highly-qualified and
well-trained individuals who are capable of responding
to the needs of Syria and the region in the various
fields of Information Technology.
2.
Undertaking teaching and research activities in the
various practical and theoretical aspects of Information
Technology.
3.
Providing outreach counseling services for institutions
from the private and local sector in areas related
to applications of management and information technology
for solving complex problems, software development
and office automation.
4.
Developing and maintaining working relationships with
national, regional, and international organizations
with the objective of interchanging expertise and
know-how in certain aspects of information technology
of common interest.
5.
Fulfilling national manpower requirements in the field
of Business Management and Information technology.
