1 xxx The mission of the Faculty is to provide future-focused, studentcentred programmes that prepare students for the dynamic Information Systems and Information sectors of the UAE. CIS programme graduates are T-shaped professionals with industry-ready technical and professional skills. CIS programmes provide local and global perspectives, develop analytical skills, encourage lifelong learning and promote effective and ethical management and leadership practices. As a result, HCT CIS graduates are in high demand from leading industry employers looking for talented people who have the technical, communication and team-working skills needed to enhance their organisations. All CIS programmes are continuously monitored and reviewed to ensure that the skills students acquire and the resources they use are at the cutting edge of technology and are industry-appropriate. Programmes are designed to maintain the current CIPS accreditation, and additionally to attain accreditation with ABET. CIS graduates have excellent career prospects across all sectors (private, public, governmental) within the continually growing industries of computing, networking, security and forensics, information management, multimedia technology, interactive learning, software development and applications development.
2 Diploma in Applied : Computer System Support and Administration The Diploma in Applied produces qualified IT technicians who exhibit a wide base of fundamental technical and professional skills, as well as major-specific skills targeted at market requirements. Graduates will identify, analyse and solve problems, both within and across areas of IT. The programme includes courses in professional communications, as well as general education courses appropriate to the discipline. Graduates who meet GPA and English requirements can articulate 0 credits into selected BAS programmes. Diploma in Applied CIS Core s Required : 5 CID 100 Introduction to Internet Technologies CID 101 Computer Hardware and Software CID 102 Basic Networking CID 105 Web Design CID 201 Security Fundamentals CID 202 Databases CID 205 Information Assurance CID 20 Database Management Systems CID 2087 Applied Diploma Work Placement 7 CID 2094 Applied Diploma Project 4 Computer System Support and Administration Core s Required : 18 CID 111 Productivity Tools CID 112 Customer Service Skills CID 120 Network Domain Administration CID 121 Networking Concepts CID 220 Network Services Administration CID 221 Local Area and Wireless Networking Required : 15 CID 102 Creative Thinking for IT Professionals 2 CID 2002 Problem Solving for IT Professionals 2 GCD 1022 English for Specific Purposes I 2 GCD 102 English for Specific Purposes II 2 Other 7 Total Required 8 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code CISAP Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSA 2
Diploma in Applied : E-Office Support and Administration The Diploma in Applied produces qualified IT technicians who exhibit a wide base of fundamental technical and professional skills, as well as major-specific skills targeted at market requirements. Graduates will identify, analyse and solve problems, both within and across areas of IT. The programme includes courses in professional communications, as well as general education courses appropriate to the discipline. Graduates who meet GPA and English requirements can articulate 0 credits into selected BAS programmes. Diploma in Applied CIS Core s Required : 5 CID 100 Introduction to Internet Technologies CID 101 Computer Hardware and Software CID 102 Basic Networking CID 105 Web Design CID 201 Security Fundamentals CID 202 Databases CID 205 Information Assurance CID 20 Database Management Systems CID 2087 Applied Diploma Work Placement 7 CID 2094 Applied Diploma Project 4 E-Office Support and Administration Core s Required : 18 CID 111 Productivity Tools CID 112 Customer Service Skills CID 10 Fundamentals of Digital Multimedia CID 11 Advanced Productivity Tools CID 20 Interactive Multimedia Tools and Applications CID 21 E-Document Management Required : 15 CID 102 Creative Thinking for IT Professionals 2 CID 2002 Problem Solving for IT Professionals 2 GCD 1022 English for Specific Purposes I 2 GCD 102 English for Specific Purposes II 2 Other 7 Total Required 8 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code CISAP Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSE
4 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems (Business Solutions) This major is designed to produce graduates who can successfully align information technology and business processes and who have the skills to provide creative solutions to business challenges. Students are encouraged to explore and manage effective and efficient use of Information Systems, both for innovation Computer and Information Science Core s Required : 48 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CIS 480 Work Related Learning and for enabling enterprise-wide solutions. It provides a sound background in advanced problem-solving, information analysis and project management preparing students for immediate entry into the management of business information systems in organisations. IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CSF 400 Security and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Business Solutions Core s Required : 27 CIB 200 Based Marketing CIB 00 Human Resource Management and Systems CIB 10 Object Oriented Analysis and Design CIB 20 Accounting For Managers CIB 0 E-Business Principles CIB 40 Advanced Database Technologies CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIB 410 Business Finance CIB 420 Customer Relationship Management Systems IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CDG 20 Introduction to Graphic Design CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIBAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIB 4
5 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems (Security and Forensics) This major focuses on providing future graduates with multiple skills and a strong foundation in the field of information security. It provides technical and managerial skills for assessing risk, securing information assets, identifying and responding to attacks, conducting forensic investigation and recovering from incidents and disasters. The major prepares students to work as: requirement security specialists; security practitioners, managers and consultants; forensic investigators and IT auditors. Graduates will be able to work at all levels of Information Security, including policy, security system design, implementation and forensic investigation. Computer and Information Science Core s Required : 45 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CIS 480 Work Related Learning CIS 490 Capstone Project (Integrative and IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CDG 20 Introduction to Graphic Design CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIB 200 Based Marketing CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Security and Forensics Core s Required : 0 CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CSF 290 Operating System Administration and Security CSF 00 Cyber Law and Ethics CSF 10 Incidence Response and Disaster Recovery CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking CSF 40 Computer Forensics and Investigation CSF 0 Cryptography and Network Security CSF 400 Security and Risk Management CSF 410 Web Application and E-Commerce Security CSF 420 Telecommunications and WAN Security Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CSFAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSF
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information (Applications Development) This major is designed to produce graduates with the development skills required to create cutting-edge applications on multiple platforms. The major offers knowledge and skills in current software development methodologies using state of the art tools. It integrates enterprise systems development, database technologies and mobile platforms. Graduates of this programme will be able to work as enterprise system developers, system architects, project managers, and mobile application developers. Computer and Information Science Core s Required : 48 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CIS 480 Work Related Learning IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIB 400 E Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CSF 400 Security and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Applications Development Core s Required : 27 CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIA 10 Database Design and Administration CIA 0 Principles of Mobile Applications CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIA 410 Data Driven Web Technologies CIA 420 Enterprise Database Applications CIA 450 Advanced Object Oriented Programming CIB 10 Object Oriented Analysis and Design CSF 290 Operating System Administration and Security IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CDG 20 Introduction to Graphic Design CIB 200 Based Marketing CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIAAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIA
7 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information (Instructional and Training Management) This major is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to analyse, design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-driven learning environments for corporate and learning institution contexts. It prepares students to employ cutting-edge technologies to enhance the learning process and accommodate individual learning preferences. The major will prepare students to work effectively in Computer and Information Science Core s Required : 48 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CIS 480 Work Related Learning IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CDG 20 Introduction to Graphic Design CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIB 200 Based Marketing CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking the corporate sector, build training programmes, create corporate staff development strategies, plan and acquire resources. This major provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to become effective trainers of technology and use technology to train. Graduates will be able to work as consultants, educational technology specialists, training managers, staff development managers and corporate trainers. IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CSF 400 Security and Risk Management Instructional and Training Management Core s Required : 27 CIB 420 Customer Relationship Management Systems CSF 290 Operating System Administration and CTT 200 Security Principles of Learning for Instructional CTT 10 Learning Environment Design, Support and CTT 0 Administration Assistive CTT 40 Instructional Design for Computer Based CTT 400 Training Distance and Online Education CTT 420 Staff Development and Corporate Training CTT 40 Strategies Based Assessment Design and Administration Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CTTAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CTT
8 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information (Interactive Multimedia Technologies) This major is designed to produce graduates with professional skills built on a sound foundation in the fields of interactivity and multimedia powered by information technology. The Interactive Multimedia major educates students, through a hands-on approach, to become leaders and innovators in a new and interactive society based on interactive arts, multimedia, web and interface design, game design and Computer and Information Science Core s Required : 45 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CIS 480 Work Related Learning IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIB 200 Based Marketing CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional development. It stresses creative content development and communication through interaction, with the goal of seeking innovative ways of connecting individuals to ideas and information. The major prepares students to work as 2D and D graphic artists, animation experts, interactive multimedia developers, game designers and developers, and simulation specialists. IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E Business Applications Development CSF 400 Security and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Interactive Multimedia Technologies Core s Required : 0 CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CIM 200 Graphic Design for Multimedia CIM 10 Storyboarding and Animatics CIM 20 Programming for Multimedia CIM 0 2D and D Animation CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIM 410 Web Authoring and Administration CIM 420 Virtual Reality and Simulation CIM 40 VFX, Audio, Editing and Composition CSF 290 Operating System Administration and Security Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIMAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIM 8
9 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information (Networking) This major is designed to produce graduates who can design, configure, implement and troubleshoot converged Campus and Enterprise networks. The major provides knowledge and skills to work in all levels of Local and Enterprise networks: edge technologies such as switched, wireless and mobile networks; LAN, Information Systems and Technologies Core s Required : 45 CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CIS 480 Work Related Learning WAN and core routing technologies; network security; and server administration. Graduates of this major will be able to work as network engineers, network architects, infrastructure designers, project managers, and consultants. IS and IT 4000 Elective s Required : CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E Business Applications Development CSF 400 Security and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Networking Core s Required : CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CIN 210 Networking Fundamentals CIN 220 Routing Protocols CIN 00 LAN Switching CIN 10 Wireless Networks CIN 20 WAN Technologies CIN 0 Network Security CIN 400 Advanced Routing CIN 410 Advanced Switching CSF 290 Operating System Administration and Security IS and IT 2000 Elective s Required : BUS 240 Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDA 20 Principles of Animation I CDG 20 Introduction to Graphic Design CIA 250 Web Applications Development CIB 200 Based Marketing CSF 20 Intrusion Detection and Ethical Hacking CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional Required : 9 Art and Humanities Emirati Studies Mathematics Physical and Biological Sciences Total Required 12 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CINAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIN
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