Drive technological transformation with our Information Technology program, where cutting-edge tech knowledge meets practical applications to shape the digital future.
The department of Information Science (ISC), College of Computing Sciences & Engineering, offers a Master of Science program in Information Technology (MSIT). Part-time and full-time candidates are admitted to this program. Research requirements include both thesis and non-thesis options.
The curriculum has been designed to meet different needs of students from diverse non-information technology related background, allowing them to reach a professional level of competency in information technology. This is accomplished by providing students with the necessary technical knowledge and managerial skills required to develop, implement, supervise or manage information technology projects.
Program Mission
The MSIT (Master of Science in Information Technology) balances the study of technology leadership and management strategies through advanced course work in an IT concentration.
Program Educational Objectives
The objective of the MSIT program is to graduate candidates with the ability to:
Lead enterprises aligning IT with business innovation, strategy and goals.
Apply cutting-edge information technology in today's competitive market.
Keep pace with changing technologies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Comprehend the principles and theories underlying applied information technology.
Apply IT best practices to succeed in the work place.
Develop an awareness of developments in the convergence of security, business, health and telecommunications technologies.
Evaluate the role of IT in organizational decision making.
Apply software and hardware lifecycles to build IT applications.
Communicate effectively and assume leadership.
Curriculum
Master of Science in Information Technology
The department of Information Science (ISC), College of Life Sciences, offers a Master of Science program in Information Technology (MSIT). Part-time and full-time candidates are admitted to this program. Research requirements include both thesis and non-thesis options. The curriculum has been designed to meet different needs of students from diverse non-information technology related background, allowing them to reach a professional level of competency in information technology. This is accomplished by providing students with the necessary technical knowledge and managerial skills required to develop, implement, supervise or manage information technology projects.
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Drive technological transformation with our Information Technology program, where cutting-edge tech knowledge meets practical applications to shape the digital future.
The department of Information Science (ISC), College of Computing Sciences & Engineering, offers a Master of Science program in Information Technology (MSIT). Part-time and full-time candidates are admitted to this program. Research requirements include both thesis and non-thesis options.
The curriculum has been designed to meet different needs of students from diverse non-information technology related background, allowing them to reach a professional level of competency in information technology. This is accomplished by providing students with the necessary technical knowledge and managerial skills required to develop, implement, supervise or manage information technology projects.
Program Mission
The MSIT (Master of Science in Information Technology) balances the study of technology leadership and management strategies through advanced course work in an IT concentration.
Program Educational Objectives
The objective of the MSIT program is to graduate candidates with the ability to:
Lead enterprises aligning IT with business innovation, strategy and goals.
Apply cutting-edge information technology in today's competitive market.
Keep pace with changing technologies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Comprehend the principles and theories underlying applied information technology.
Apply IT best practices to succeed in the work place.
Develop an awareness of developments in the convergence of security, business, health and telecommunications technologies.
Evaluate the role of IT in organizational decision making.
Apply software and hardware lifecycles to build IT applications.
Communicate effectively and assume leadership.
Curriculum
GPA: 2.67
TOEFL Score: 500
IELTS Overall Score: 6
- Reading Score: 5.5
- Listening Score: 5.5
- Speaking Score: 5.5
- Writing Score: 5.5
- Passing all the required courses (33CRs).
- Obtaining minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Passing the thesis examination.
Requirements for MSIT Non-Thesis
- Passing all the required courses (33CR).
- Obtaining minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Passing the comprehensive examination.
Thesis Registration
Upon completing one semester, a graduate student may (with the approval of the academic supervisor, the program director and the CGS) register for a thesis in accordance with the following rules:
- Completion of a minimum of 12 credits of courses approved for the degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.67.
- Registration for a thesis as a full-time study load. It should be noted that registration for thesis may last for more than one semester and the student must register every semester until graduation. The thesis under preparation is given a grade of "Satisfactory (S)" or "Unsatisfactory (U)". The final grade given after thesis examination is either Pass (P) or Fail (F).
- Fulfillment of the thesis registration forms. It should be noted that the required forms can be obtained on-line (www.kuniv.edu.kw) or from the program director.
- All specializations except the following specializations or their equivalent:
- Computer Information Systems – Information Sciences – Information Systems – Computer Science – Mathematical Sciences major with Computer Science minor – Computer Engineering – Communications Engineering – Network Engineering – Information Technology – Software Engineering – Data Science – Bioinformatics – Health Informatics.
Applicants must attend the Admission Exam
Available Seats: 10
Accepts Undergrads: Yes
Accepts Non-degree: Yes
Accepts Part-time: Yes
Accepts PAAET: No
Job opportunities for graduates of the Department of Information Science are many and varied as follows:
Software designer/developer/tester.
IT managers.
Databases administrator.
Information networks developers and administrators.
Information security officer.
Information systems designers/architect.
Web designer/developer.
Information and data analyst.
Systems analyst.
Multimedia designer.
Technology and information consultants.
Name | Rank | Publications | Research Area |
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Professor | Kassem Saleh | ||
Professor | Manuel Devasahayam Manuel | ||
Associate Professor | Hanady A. Abdulsalam | ||
Associate Professor | Helal A. Al-hamadi | ||
Associate Professor | Kalim Uddin Qureshi | ||
Associate Professor | Zainab A Almeraj | ||
Associate Professor | Zainab Kh Aljazzaf | ||
Associate Professor | Dari A Alhuwail | ||
Associate Professor | Eiman M Alshammari | ||
Assistant Professor | Bader Abduretha Ali | ||
Assistant Professor | Bader Abduretha Ali | ||
Assistant Professor | Bader Abduretha Ali |
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