The College of Information Technology has established six learning outcomes that complement the learning outcomes of the Zayed University Academic Program Model. These Major Learning Outcomes form the basis for analysis and assessment that play an essential role in the continuous process of improvement. The Major Learning Outcomes for the College of Information Technology are as follows:

• Problem Identification and Analysis: Ability to define a problem and to effectively analyze factors relative to its solution
• Problem Solving: Ability to derive and evaluate solutions to problems
• Information Technologies and their Applications: Understanding of theory and application of information technologies and ability to use information technology effectively to derive solutions to problems
• Systems Theory and Practice: Understanding of systems principles and applications
• Technical Communications: Ability to evaluate, organize, develop, and present written and oral technical material

Assessment Protocols

The purpose of outcomes-based learning assessment is to improve the quality of learning and teaching in the College of Information Technology. It is founded on four fundamental principles:

• Student learning is the central focus of the College’s efforts.
• Each student is unique and will express her learning in a unique way.
• Students must be able to apply their learning beyond the classroom.
• Students should become effective, independent, lifelong learners as a result of their educational experience.

Assessment of the CIT Major Learning Out-comes (MALOs) begins with the normal assessment process in the major courses that are taken by students. Each course defines course outcomes and relates the course outcomes to the MALOs. Students also prepare portfolios that reflect their achievements and capabilities, and the evaluation of the portfolios by a faculty committee represents the final assessment of a student's achievement in the MALOs.

Relationship of Major Learning Outcomes with ZU Learning Outcomes

The Major Learning Outcomes of the College of Information Technology complement the Zayed University Learning Outcomes (ZULOs) by

• providing a disciplinary context for application of the ZULOs;
• setting an additional standard related to professional expectations of students; and,
• combining interrelated MALOs and ZULOs to produce more in-depth learning.