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. 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.
4 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y Diploma in Applied Computer and Information Science: Computer System Support and Administration The Applied Diploma in Computer and Information Science 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 studies courses appropriate to the discipline. Graduates who meet GPA and English requirements can articulate 0 credits into selected BAS programmes. 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 10 Databases CID 200 Database Management Systems CID 201 Fundamentals CID 205 Information Assurance CID 2087 Applied Diploma Work Placement 7 CID 2094 Applied Diploma Project 4 Computer System Support and Administration Core s Required : 15 CID 112 Customer Service Skills CID 120 Networking Concepts CID 220 Local Area and Wireless Networking CID 221 Network Services Administration CID 222 Network Domain Administration Required : 15 Arabic Communication and Emirati Studies 5-7 English Communication - 8 Information and Mathematics 0-4 Social and Behavioural Studies 0-4 Total Required 5 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code CISAP Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSA 4
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 5 Diploma in Applied Computer and Information Science: E-Office Support and Administration The Applied Diploma in Computer and Information Science 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 studies courses appropriate to the discipline. Graduates who meet GPA and English requirements can articulate 0 credits into selected BAS programmes. 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 10 Databases CID 200 Database Management Systems CID 201 Fundamentals CID 205 Information Assurance CID 2087 Applied Diploma Work Placement 7 CID 2094 Applied Diploma Project 4 E-Office Support and Administration Core s Required : 15 CID 112 Customer Service Skills CID 10 Advanced Productivity Tools CID 20 Fundamentals of Digital Multimedia CID 21 E-Office Procedures CID 22 Interactive Multimedia Tools and Applications Required : 15 Arabic Communication and Emirati Studies 5-7 English Communication - 8 Information and Mathematics 0-4 Social and Behavioural Studies 0-4 Total Required 5 Minimum Duration of Study 2 Maximum Duration of Study 4 Programme Code CISAP Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSE
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 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 and for Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional 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. Business Solutions Core s Required : 0 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 CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming Information Systems Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 15 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 15 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIBAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIB
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 7 Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems: and Forensics This major is designed to produce 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, including policy, security system design, implementation and forensic investigation. Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional and Forensics Core s Required : 0 CIN 200 Enterprise Network Services CSF 290 Operating System Administration and 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 CSF 400 and Risk Management CSF 410 Web Application and E-Commerce CSF 420 Telecommunications and WAN Information Systems Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 15 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 15 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CSFAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CSF
8 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 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 Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies Information Core s Required : CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CSF 290 Operating System Administration and 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional 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. 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 CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming Information Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 12 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 12 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIAAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIA 8
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 9 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 cuttingedge technologies to enhance the learning process and accommodate individual learning preferences. The major will prepare students to work effectively Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies Information Core s Required : CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CSF 290 Operating System Administration and 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional in 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. Instructional and Training Management Core s Required : 27 CIB 420 Customer Relationship Management Systems CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional CTT 10 Learning Environment Design, Support and Administration CTT 0 Assistive CTT 40 Instructional Design for Computer Based Training CTT 400 Distance and Online Education CTT 420 Staff Development and Corporate Training CTT 40 Strategies Based Assessment Design and Administration Information Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 12 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 12 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CTTAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CTT
70 H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 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 Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies Information Core s Required : CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CSF 290 Operating System Administration and 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming 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. Interactive Multimedia Technologies Core s Required : 27 CIM 200 Graphic Design for Multimedia CIM 210 Storyboarding for Multimedia CIM 00 2D Animation CIM 20 Programming for Multimedia CIM 40 D Modelling and Animation CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIM 410 Web Authoring and Administration CIM 420 Virtual Reality and Simulation CIM 40 VFX, Audio, Editing and Composition Information Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 12 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 12 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 120 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CIMAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIM 70
H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Y 71 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, Core s Required : CIS 110 Hardware and Networking CIS 120 Web Technologies CIS 10 Data and Information Management CIS 140 Fundamentals of Programming CIS 150 Introduction to Multimedia CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 20 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 10 Project Management CIS 410 Research Methods for Emerging Technologies Information Core s Required : CIS 00 Human Computer Interaction CSF 290 Operating System Administration and 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 CIS 200 Statistics and Probability CIS 240 Object Oriented Programming CTT 200 Principles of Learning for Instructional 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. 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 CIN 400 Advanced Routing CIN 410 Advanced Switching Information Work Related Learning and Upper Level Elective s (See Programme Chair for available courses) Required : 12 CIS 480 Work Related Learning (5 weeks) Plus elective courses outside of major for a total of 12 credits (List CIA 400 Advanced Mobile Applications CIB 400 E-Business Applications Development CIM 400 Multimedia Scripting CIS 420 Information Strategy and Governance CSF 400 and Risk Management CTT 400 Distance and Online Education Required : 9 CIS 100 Information Systems in Organisations and Society CIS 210 Principles of Information Assurance, and Privacy Art and Humanities Natural Sciences - Social and Behavioural Studies - Total Required 12 Minimum Duration of Study 4 Maximum Duration of Study Programme Code CINAB Cost Recovery Programme No Major Code CIN