The University will produce Information Technology graduates who are:

1. professionally competent and globally competitive;

2. equipped with technical competencies and are able to contribute to the country’s social and economic progress;

3. lifelong learners imbued with the UE core values of Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Commitment, Transparency, Accountability and Social Responsibility.

1. Ability to apply knowledge of computing, basic science and mathematics appropriate to the discipline and the program educational objectives.

2. Ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to the problem’s solution.

3. Ability to design, implement and evaluate the capability of a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.

4. Ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

5. Ability to understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.

6. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

7. Ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society

8. Ability to recognize the need for and ability to engage in continuing professional development.

9. Ability to use techniques, skills and tools necessary to current computing practice.

The curriculum emphasizes quantitative and communications skills as well as providing a foundation in business environments. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Graduates of this program will qualify for employment as entry-level computer software applications engineers, computer and information systems managers, computer systems analysts, network systems professionals and computer systems software engineers.

BSIT students may specialize in technology or management domains including Network and Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems Administration and Telecommunications.

System Administration

This specialization is for students wishing to focus on the administrative professional coupled with the technical skills needed to develop highly skilled IT decision-makers. In addition, students will get to understand and apply the theories and strategies related to the areas of planning, organizing, managing, and validating information systems.

Students who successfully complete the specialization will:

• Understand and apply the contemporary administrative theories and practices as they related to different organization types
• Effectively employ critical thinking methodology for analyzing and resolving organizational issues
• Integrate the leadership and interpersonal competencies that are essential for effective management and administration
• Manage people and enterprise technologies, and address various facets of the professional and ethical uses of information systems.

Network and System Administration

This specialization is for students to focus on how to effectively plan, implement, administer, and support various size networks in the enterprise. This specialization provides the groundwork for professionals to pursue highly recognized industry certification.

Students who successfully complete the NSE specialization will:

• Know the principal features of Windows and the basics of enterprise networking
• Be able to install, upgrade and configure Windows
• Understand the Active Directory Logical and Physical Structure of Windows
• Have the skills to plan and implement Active Directory structure that addresses the needs of an organization
• Be able to configure network services such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, VPN, IPSec, IIS, and Proxy
• Get to manage the operation of a network from a central location and address issues such as network connectivity problems, interconnectivity among NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX networks, and Internet connectivity
• Be able to identify and resolve network problems by using troubleshooting tools and utilities.

Software Engineering

This specialization is for students choosing to focus on web programming skills and software development. Students will be able to evaluate business systems and processes and recommend software solutions which meet organizational needs and goals; and develop the skills and knowledge required of an analyst-programmer for the research and development of web and computer-based applications.

Students who successfully complete the Software Engineering specialization will:

• Identify and develop a variety of software-based on specific user needs, propose solutions, and apply troubleshooting strategies to deal with various workplace technical problems
• Use programming skills effectively to create products or systems and evaluate the impact of information technology in the workplace
• Possess a foundation of the underlying structures of web information systems and the characteristics of client/server processes
• Employ innovative techniques to implement information visualization and the ability to enter, query, and retrieve data and information via the web.

Telecommunications

This specialization is for students choosing to focus on building skills in the rapidly expanding telecommunication and wireless communications and network systems.

Students who successfully complete the Telecommunications specialization will:

• Have the ability to understand the professional and ethical responsibilities and international issues related to telecommunications
• Possess the ability to describe and utilize telecommunications systems to identify, formulate and solve telecommunication-related problems