M.Sc. in Information Technology

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1. Acquire advanced cutting-edge knowledge and leadership skills necessary to advance their careers in IT.
2. Engage in exploration, innovation, research, and life-long learning in the field of IT.
3. Contribute positively to society through responsible, professional, and ethical IT practice and research.

1. An ability to apply the knowledge of computing and IT appropriate to the discipline.
2. An ability to analyse challenging problems and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate for their solutions that meet appropriate computing standards and realistic constraints.
3. An ability to effectively identify and analyse user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
4. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs using best practices and standards, within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, etc.
5. An ability to function effectively in a team by assuming different roles and demonstrating effective leadership qualities and project management skills to accomplish a common goal towards a significant project.
6. An ability to assess professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
7. An Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of audiences.
8. An ability to engage in continuing professional development and life-long learning.
9. An ability to acquire, critically evaluate and apply a wide range of advanced and specialized techniques, skills and tools necessary for IT practice.
10. An ability to conduct research, individually and in a team.

To be admitted to the M.Sc. Program in Information Technology, the applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

• The applicant must have a bachelor degree in IT, IT-related field, engineering or science with sufficient IT background from the University of Bahrain or an equivalent degree from a recognized university with a GPA of at least (2.67) on a 4-point scale, or an equivalent grade according to other evaluation systems.
• The degree that a student holds should be achieved through a full-time study in a specialization that qualifies him/her to join the program.
• Students seeking admission to the program have to pass an entrance examination.
• The student must attend and pass a personal interview.
• The student must present two recommendations letters from his/her former professors/employers.
• The student must satisfy the English proficiency requirements of the University for Master Program admission. A score of at least 500 in TOEFL or 5.00 in IELTS is required.
• A student having deficiency in IT background required for the Master program may have to take up to three undergraduate-level courses (maximum 9 credit hours) as recommended and deemed necessary by the post-graduate committee in accordance with the clause 13 of the rules of graduate studies.
• Any other requirements as stipulated by the university rules for post-graduate study.