Information Technology

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1 College of the North Atlantic Qatar SCHOOL OF Information Technology

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3 What s inside Welcome to the School of Information Technology The CNA-Q story Why a diploma works for you Why you would like it here Choosing an Information Technology program: Information Systems Hardware Information Systems Software Information Systems Network and Systems Administration (Advanced Diploma) Information Systems Web Developer (Advanced Diploma) Application checklist Entrance requirements / How to apply and register Campus map Contact us We learned new skills in web designing and programming using Java that made me confident I have the right start for my career. Fatma Ghanem Information Systems Software, Class of 2012

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5 My friends recommended CNA-Q and the College exceeded my expectations. Yousef Alsahlawi Information Systems Hardware, Class of 2012 The School of IT has its own student lounge with a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Students can study, use computers, or even research the latest video game technology. Welcome to the School of Information Technology at college of the north atlantic qatar (cna-q) Develop your IT skills using modern equipment Mac labs, Lego MindStorm robots, business-sized servers and more. Balance classroom lectures with hands-on learning through labs, presentations and groupwork. gain real-world experience before you graduate through a full semester work term in the IT industry. Learn from friendly instructors with years of industry experience. You will feel welcome here at CNA-Q just ask our students!

6 CNA-Q at a Glance Opened in 2002 Large campus with modern facilities Located in Duhail, northern Doha 4,676 full and part-time students in the academic year 2,500 + alumni from full-time programs 3,500 + graduates from part-time programs Canadian instructors 25 + countries represented by our students The CNA-Q Story college of the north atlantic qatar is a partnership between the State of Qatar and College of the North Atlantic in Canada. We officially opened in September CNA-Q fills the State s need for graduates who have hands-on training in their field of study and are ready to start work right away. As the second largest post-secondary school in Qatar, CNA-Q now has 2,000 + full-time students. 4, student clubs and societies full and part-time students in academic year CNA in Qatar college of the north atlantic (cna) was chosen by the State of Qatar from top colleges around the world to fulfill Qatar s need for a technical college. With 40 + years of success and a long list of program offerings, CNA created what is now Qatar s premier technical college CNA-Q. CNA-Q programs are tailored to Qatar s top industries. Our institution complements degree-granting universities in Education City and elsewhere in Qatar. When you join CNA-Q, you are joining a community of over 20,000 students enrolled every year at CNA campuses in Canada and Qatar.

7 Diploma vs. Degree People ask us all the time why we offer diplomas and not degrees. It s because many jobs require specific expertise that you don t get in a university degree program. CNA-Q gives you the education you need to qualify for those jobs right away. Here s why a CNA-Q diploma works for you: find your place in qatar s economy CNA-Q programs train you specifically for top industries in Qatar With 17 campuses in Canada and one in Qatar, CNA delivers full and part-time programs to 20,000 students every year graduate sooner Diploma programs are often shorter than degree programs Be a leader in your field Our programs are often the first and only of their kind offered in Qatar transfer your credits Apply to universities in Canada, the US and the UK through 60 + articulation agreements

8 Why you would like the School of Information Technology The School of Information Technology is about more than computers and programming. Read on to find out how you can build your resume and have a lot of fun while doing it. Events national robot olympiad CNA-Q hosted the 2011 National Robot Olympiad (NRO) for Qatar. This event invites primary, preparatory and secondary school teams to compete using Lego MINDSTORM robots. Digital star competition This event was created by CNA-Q and the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictqatar). It has been hosted by CNA-Q since It invites primary, preparatory and secondary school students and teachers to show innovative use of technology in education. exploring ict in education conference This event was created by CNA-Q and ICT Qatar, and has been hosted at CNA-Q since It is a conference for teachers and school administrators in Qatar, featuring guest speakers from around the world about best practices of ICT in education. cna-q skills competition All CNA-Q students are invited to participate in the annual CNA-Q Skills Competition. There are 30 + categories, ranging from Public Speaking to Website Design. Real work experience Our two-year IT diploma programs include an 8-week work exposure so that you have real work experience when you graduate. Project management Our Advanced Diploma programs include a capstone project to tie together the tools and knowledge that you acquired during the program. These projects enable you to gain real-world experience in managing projects. Competitions like the ones at CNA-Q allow students to work in teams and teach them teamwork and problem solving, which are skills they need in the workforce. Samsul Karim Director, UAE & Qatar Edutech

9 The School of Information Technology is an Approved Centre to offer the international Computer driving licence (icdl), internationally recognized as the global standard for end-user computer skills Research initiatives Students have the opportunity to conduct research projects with instructors at CNA-Q. Some projects are funded by the Qatar National Research Fund under the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP). how can it students help turtles in qatar? A research project by Math, Science and IT instructors at CNA-Q is entitled Build an Environmental Research Robot to clean the beach at Ras Laffan Industrial City a nesting habitat for the hawksbill turtle in Qatar. IT students help by programming the robots. In 2011, the project won a $ 15,000 US Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grant for student involvement in research. It also won $ 70,000 US in 2008 from ConocoPhillips. Part-time studies The School of Information Technology also offers many Continuing Education courses to the community and Corporate Training courses tailored to industry needs. Areas include: Cisco CCNA certification Oracle Database Administration Certification Project Management Certificate International Computer Driver's License (ICDL) Computer Security and Self Defense Web Page Design, Animation and Development Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) in the School Curriculum For part-time studies and short courses, contact the Corporate Training and Continuing Education Department at: [email protected] did you know? Information Technology graduates can transfer their credits and continue their studies. We have articulation agreements with universities worldwide, including: Athabasca University, Canada Teesside University, UK University of Bradford, UK For detailed information, consult the latest Academic Calendar. 08

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11 ChoosiNg AN information technology program Do you like...building computers and networks? Try information systems hardware...programming languages and the Internet? Try information systems software If you already have an IT diploma or degree, check out our Advanced Diploma programs: Did you study hardware? Try information systems network and systems administration Did you study software? Try information systems Web Developer Information Systems Network and Systems Administration Information Systems Web Developer 10

12 It only takes 1 year for a Hardware or Software graduate to receive an Advanced Diploma We practice what we teach In 2011, CNA-Q became the first educational institution in the GCC to achieve iso :2005 CertifiCAtioN in it service management Information Systems Hardware so you are interested in hardware You like to do things with your hands. You are good at troubleshooting and learning new technologies. Subjects like LAN/WAN computer networks, Internet connectivity and network administration are interesting to you. Upon graduation from Level 2 you will receive an Information Systems Hardware Diploma. potential career choices Network Administrator Computer Support Specialist Helpdesk Manager sample course listing Problem Solving for Information Technology Information Systems Security Enterprise Mail Systems

13 The difference between CNA-Q and other universities is that we do a lot of hands-on work. This gives the student the opportunity to have two years of experience with different applications and software. Mona Kassem Information Systems - Hardware, Class of 2011 أنظمة المعلومات األجهزة هل تعنى بالمكونات المادية لجهاز الحاسوب تستمتع بالعمل بيديك. وت حس ن حل المشكالت تريد ان تتعلم تقنيات جديدة تثير اهتمامك مثل شبكات الحواسيب المحلية الواسعة و توصيل شبكة االنترنت و إدارة الشبكات. بتخرجك من المستوى الثاني سوف تمنح درجة دبلوم في أنظمة المعلومات األجهزة خيارات الوظائف الممكنة إداري شبكات متخصص في دعم الحاسوب مدير مكتب المساعدة عينات من جداول المقررات حل مشكالت تقنية المعلومات أمان أنظمة المعلومات أنظمة بريد المؤسسة

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15 350 + teachers from schools attended the Exploring ICT in Education Conference in 2011 This event is hosted annually by the School of IT to share new ideas and practices with school teachers about how to use technology in the classroom Information Systems Software so you are interested in software You like to design things using computers. You are comfortable using the Internet to communicate with others. You are interested in programming languages such as Java and C++, software development and databases. Upon graduation from Level 2 you will receive an Information Systems Software Diploma. potential career choices Programmer Software Developer Internet Applications Developer Database Administrator sample course listing Object Oriented and Event Driven Programming Customer Service Data Structures أنظمة المعلومات البرمجيات هل تعنى بالبرمجيات ي عجبك التصميم بإستخدام الحاسوب. و تفضل إستخدام اإلنترنت للتواصل مع اآلخرين. و تثير اهتمامك برمجة لغات معينة مثل ++C Java & وتطوير البرمجيات وقواعد البيانات. بتخرجك من المستوى الثاني سوف تمنح درجة دبلوم في أنظمة المعلومات البرمجيات خيارات الوظائف الممكنة مبرمج مطور برمجيات مطور إستخدامات اإلنترنت إداري قواعد بيانات عينات من جداول المقررات البرمجة المحددة بمكون قائم بذاته في نظام برمجيات معين والبرمجة المرتبطة باألحداث خدمة العمالء هيكلة المعلومات In 2011, CNA-Q hosted Qatar s NAtioNAl robot olympiad (Nro), where 250 primary, preparatory and secondary students built robots using Lego Mindstorm kits 14

16 AdvANCed diploma through the CApstoNe project, students apply their knowledge and skills to build a solution to a real-world network and systems administration problem Information Systems Network and Systems Administration so you are interested in network and systems administration You already have a diploma or degree in the hardware field. You want to know more about computer networks and systems. You are ready to become an expert in areas like security controls, routers/switches and network performance. Upon graduation you will receive an Advanced Diploma in Information Systems Network and Systems Administration. potential career choices Hardware Systems Consultant IT Operations Manager Network Manager sample course listing Scripting Emerging Trends in Network and Systems Administration IT Service Management

17 Graduates from CNA-Q s Information Systems Hardware program can enter directly into the AdvANCed diploma program أنظمة المعلومات إدارة الشبكات واألنظمة هل تعنى بإدارة الشبكات واألنظمة لديك درجة دبلوم أو شهادة في ميدان المكونات المادية لجهاز الحاسوب )Hardware( و تريد أن تعرف المزيد عن شبكات و أنظمة الحاسوب لعلك مستعد لتكون خبيرا في ميادين معينة مثل مفاتيح التحكم األمني و أداء الشبكة و موجهات توزيع البيانات على الشبكات و مفاتيح التبديل. بتخرجك سوف تمنح درجة دبلوم متقدمة في أنظمة المعلومات إدارة الشبكات واألنظمة. خيارات الوظائف الممكنة إستشاري األجهزة )Hardware( مدير عمليات تقنية المعلومات مدير الشبكات عينات من جداول المقررات برمجة تيارات صاعدة في إدارة الشبكات واألنظمة إدارة خدمات تقنية المعلومات The Advanced Diploma program was inspiring and educational. Most of all, it prepares you for the challenges you will face in the field and how to handle a network on a large scale. Lenin Dias Information Systems Network and Systems Administration Class of

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19 AdvANCed diploma Students and staff are working on a research project entitled developing the first CNA-Q mobile App for CNA-Q students and measuring its impact on CNA-Q student experiences Information Systems Web Developer so you are interested in Web Development You already have a diploma or degree in the software field. You would like to learn more about advanced web and e-business applications. Anything webrelated is of interest to you server management, security and more. Upon graduation you will receive an Advanced Diploma in Information Systems Web Developer. potential career choices Webmaster Internet Consultant Web Security Manager sample course listing Multimedia for the Web Web Server Management Web Application Development with ASP.NET أنظمة المعلومات مطور صفحات الويب هل تعنى بتطوير صفحات الويب لديك درجة دبلوم أو شهادة في ميدان البرمجيات و تريد أن تعرف المزيد عن شبكات اإلنترنت المتقدمة و التطبيقات اإللكترونية لميدان األعمال. و يثير إهتمامك كل ما له صلة بصفحات الويب مثل إدارة الحاسوب أو البرنامج المزود للشبكة المحلية و األمن وغيرها. بتخرجك سوف تمنح درجة دبلوم متقدمة في أنظمة المعلومات مطور صفحات الويب خيارات الوظائف الممكنة مدير موقع إستشاري شبكة اإلنترنت مدير أمن صفحات الويب عينات من جداول المقررات الوسائط المتعددة ألغراض صفحات الشبكة إدارة خادم شبكة اإلنترنت تطوير تطبيقات صفحات الشبكة باستخدام (ASP.NET) our students learn many programming languages by the end of this program 18

20 AppliCAtioN CheCklist Applying to the College? Here s what you will need: Completed application form pick one up at the registrar s office in Building 1 or download it from the college website at: Documents/CNAQ_application_form.pdf official copy of secondary school grades If you have not attended a State school, we will provide you with a letter to take to the Ministry of Education to validate your grades. Copy of passport photo page Copy of Qatar National identification Card letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring organization (if applicable) processing fee of 100 Qr Note: Students must be legal residents of Qatar and possess a Residency Permit ID number in order to be eligible to apply to the College.

21 Entrance requirements information systems hardware or information systems software High school graduation certificate with the following: Average Minimum 60% English Language (Grade 12 level) Academic Mathematics (Grade 12 level) OR Advanced Mathematics (Grade 12 level or equivalent) Three additional courses at the Grade 12 level Minimum 60% Minimum 60% Minimum 50% How to apply and register Just follow these 4 easy steps: 1. Submit your application (please refer to the Application checklist on the opposite page). 2. Write our entrance examination (English and Math placement test). 3. Wait to hear from the College if you have been accepted to your program. 4. Register for your program during the scheduled registration time at the beginning of each semester. Note: Students in their final year of high school will be accepted conditionally pending receipt of final exam results. advanced Diploma in information systems network and systems administration or information systems Web Developer Graduation from the Information Systems program at CNA-Q or a diploma (2 3 years) or degree in a related discipline from a recognized institution. Note: Qatari Nationals 19 years of age or older who do not meet the entrance requirements for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause. 20

22 Recreation Get your workout between classes at the gym, in the pool or on the field. E E Cafeterias Buy your lunch from the co-ed cafeteria in Building 13 or the male and female cafeterias in Building LEARNING COMMONS Get extra help in areas like writing, math, independent learning, and career counselling. Check your College account in our computer lab. Grab a table with your classmates for a relaxing place to study and do group projects. Staff are always available for support. 11 E Library Check out our selection of books and electronic resources. Book a study room for some quiet time. School of INformAtioN technology Where you will spend most of your time in classes and labs. Finding your way around the Campus 01 Auditorium, Lecture Theatres, and Exhibition Hall 02 VIP Entry 03 Administration, Finance, Marketing and Registrar s Office 04 Art Room 05 Academics and EFL Classrooms 06 Bookstore and Student Affairs 07 Language Studies and Academics Faculty 08 Oil and Gas Training Centre 09 School of Engineering Technology 10 School of Information Technology 11 Business Studies Faculty 12 Centre for Banking and Financial Studies, Corporate Training and Continuing Education, and Security Academy 13 Cafeteria 14 Library 15 Central Plant 16 Facilities and Campus Services: Shipping and Receiving 17 Female Recreation Centre 18 Male Recreation Centre 19 School of Health Sciences 20 School of Health Sciences E1 Courtyard E5 Tennis Courts E6 Soccer Pitch Courtyard Enjoy a break from studying.

23 Follow us on: facebook.com/cnaqa twitter.com/cnaq youtube.com/cnaqsa Special thanks to the Dean of Information Technology, and the faculty and staff of the School of Information Technology for their valuable contributions. A very special thanks to our students and alumni for sharing their stories and bringing CNA-Q to life on campus and in their careers. Design: Leigh McGlone Hassen Rathore Maram Al Mahmoud Hanane Korchi (Arabic) Writing: Jennifer Tipple Diane Martin Photography: Adrian Haddad Translation: Dr. Naji Al Hadithi Questions about the School of Information Technology Chair of Information Technology Phone [email protected] Web Questions about applying or registering Registrar s Office Phone [email protected] Web Questions about part-time studies Corporate Training and Continuing Education Phone [email protected] Web cna-qatar.com

24 College of the North Atlantic Qatar 68 Al Tarafa, Duhail North P.O. Box Doha, Qatar Phone Fax cna-qatar.com