Department of Information Technology 

Information Systems Department

Graduates in Information Systems Department will specifically have the chance to have knowledge and understanding:

• Theoretical background on the functionalities of computer and application of computer to businesses
• Theories, principles, processes and techniques of organisation, storage, retrieval, dissemination and utilisation of all forms of information;
• Understanding of computers and communication systems, including basic software engineering, network design, database development, implementation and management; Knowledge of organisational behaviour and different organisational principles;
• Various types of academic and business information resources, systems and services;
• Knowledge of basic principles of ICT-based business information processing techniques;
• Theories, practices and principles of information systems analysis, design, development and management in the business environment;
• Theories, practices and principles of business process engineering in a creative manner to solve information related problem of businesses and organisations.

Information Systems Department Graduates will also have the chance to be equipped with transferable skills like: 

• Ability to use computer-based Information Systems and technologies to solve business problems.
• Ability to critically analyze business scenarios and make recommendations regarding the strategic use of IT.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in using tools, techniques, methodologies, and practices of various forms of the systems development life cycle.
• Identify risks associated with the security of organization data and recommended tools/techniques for mitigation of such risk.
• Develop and execute a plan for implementing a web-based business application.
• Articulate the appropriate use, structure, and application of various database design, as well as, the use of SQL and advanced SQL techniques for constructing, maintaining, and modifying database.
• Compare and contrast hardware and software that make networks more efficient and effective.
• Team-based completion of computer-base system project from the point of requests through project management, analysis, design, development documentation, testing and implementations.

Upon successful graduation, candidates of the master program in Educational Technology and Innovation also will:

• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of educational technology.
• Develop ICT supported teaching-learning space.
• Provide digital skill training programs in higher education, collage of Teacher education and TVET institutions.
• Provide leadership in educational technology, assistive technology, and educational institutions.
• Improve communication process and teamwork in educational setting by using technologies and innovative pedagogies.
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skills of accommodating students’ diversity using assistive and emerging technologies
• Implement assistive technologies to meet the needs of the people with speech, dexterity, vision, hearing and cognitive difficulties.
• Implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) and open educational resources (OER).
• Apply appropriate learning strategies and emergent technologies for formal and non-formal educational and training programs.
• Combine theoretical knowledge with working-life experiences and therefore have strong ties to the working community in the area of education, educational technology and innovation.
• Conduct research independently and in team in the area of education, educational technology and innovation.
• Consider ethical implications of technology and its appropriate use and need for legal security.