King Abdullah II School of Information Technology - The University of Jordan -

Program Specifications

MSc. in E-Government / Program Overview

Ø Background to the program and subject area:

   First:    GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS:
1)This plan conforms to the valid regulations of programs of graduate studies.             
2)A Specialties of Admissions:
The First Priority:   Business Information System.
The Second Priority:  Business Information Technology.
The Third Priority: Computer Science.
The Fourth Priority: Computer Information System
The Fifth Priority:  Computer Engineering.
The Sixth Priority: Software Engineering.
The Seventh Priority:  Computer Networks
The Eighth Priority: Management Information Systems
The Ninth Priority:  Computer Graphics and Animation
The Ten Priority: Any other Information Technology and engineering related degrees.
 
Second:     SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONS:
Students may take some prerequisite courses according to what the Department suggests.

Ø Vision statements of the program:
To be a leading academic program recognized globally for advancing the field of e-Government. We aspire to produce graduates who are visionary leaders and change-makers, driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to create more transparent, efficient, and inclusive government services that improve the quality of life for all citizens.

 
Ø Mission statements of the program:
To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to lead and innovate in the digital transformation of public sector services. Our program aims to foster a deep understanding of e-Government principles, technologies, and practices, enabling graduates to effectively design, implement, and manage digital solutions that enhance public administration and citizen engagement..

 
Ø Program Aims:
At the successful completion of the M.Sc. program in E-government, the student should be able to:
1. Gain required theoretical and analytical knowledge in e-government and e-governance
2. Design and conduct experiments, and analysis and interpret data-related to e-government services
3. Identify, formulate and solve e-government problems
4. Understand professional legal and ethical aspects in e-government services
5. Identify and analyze user needs in the process of selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of e-government systems.​