The College of Information Technology major is made up of core courses (48 hours, including 14 that also fulfill general education requirements), specialization courses (15 hours), and elective courses (18 hours, including 3 for general education).

Information Technology Specialization

Students select one of three specializations:

• Network Technologies
• Web Technologies
• Information Security

Network Technologies

This specialization prepares students to apply IT in the design and deployment of computer networks and telecommunications.

Web Technologies

This specialization prepares students to apply information technology in the design and building of web sites, and in Internet development (e-commerce).

Information Security

This specialization prepares students to protect and secure information systems from threats and attack.

Curriculum: Information Systems and Technology Management (Joint with College of Business Sciences)

The Colleges of Business Sciences and Information Technology jointly offer the B.S. degree in Information Systems and Technology Management. The emphasis is on the knowledge and skills needed to manage and apply IT to the computing requirements of enterprises. The program consists of courses in Business and courses in Information Technology.

The Information Systems and Technology Management degree major prepares students for positions such as system developers and business IT consultants. The U.A.E. has a strong need for professionals in these fields in both the government and private sector.

Curriculum: Technology and Education (Joint with the College of Education)

The Colleges of Education and Information Technology jointly offer the B.S. in Technology and Education degree. The emphasis is on the knowledge and skills needed to manage an IT laboratory, provide instruction in basic technology skills, and serve as a resource for the use of educational technology. 

The program consists of courses in Education (47 credit hours, including 12 that also fulfill general education requirements), and courses in Information Technology (33 credit hours).

The Technology and Education major prepares students for positions such as trainers in technology, computer lab supervisors, consultants, and developers of educational technologies.  The U.A.E. has a strong need for professionals in these fields in both the government and private sectors.