Program Specifications

A.    Obligatory school courses: (24) credit hours:

B.     Elective school courses: (0) credit hours:

Specialty courses: (81) credit hours distributed as follows:

B.     Obligatory specialty courses: (72) credit hours

C.     Elective specialty courses: (9) credit hours

A.    Obligatory specialty courses: (72) credit hours:

B.     Elective specialty courses: (9) credit hours:

Advisory Study Plan

Year (1)

Year (2)

Year (3)

Year (4)

Note: The second semester of the 4th year is designated as the exit semester of the program and is a closed semester. This means that the courses during this semester will be offered with a fixed timetable by the registration office. If a student has more than 6 credit hours remaining to complete their program, they must enroll in the Project Management course (if 9 credit hours remain) and a university requirement or other online course (if 12 credit hours remain) to meet the minimum credit hours required per semester. If a student has only 6 credit hours remaining, the exit semester will consist of Employment Readiness 2 (Project-based), Employment Readiness 3 (Skills-based), and Internship and Professional Certification. These courses cannot be taken outside of the exit semester. In cases where a student wishes to graduate earlier than the standard 4-year timeline, the exit semester can be offered in the first semester of the 4th year.

The exit semester begins with a competency-based exam conducted during the add/drop period of the exit semester, categorizing students into levels such as Exceptional, Proficient, Competent, Developing, and Needs Improvement. This exam assesses key areas critical to their field, including programming, problem-solving, analysis and design, and database management.

Based on the results, students receive intensive and customized training to address specific weaknesses and enhance their strengths. The program also includes a second chance for students who need to retake the exam after additional preparation. Passing this exam is mandatory for graduation, ensuring that all graduates meet a high standard of competency. The results are included in the students' transcripts, providing a clear indication of their skill levels to potential employers and enhancing their job prospects.