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B.Sc. Degree in Information Technology

Information Technology

Skilled IT professionals for one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Palestinian economy.

140

Credit hours

100

Theory credits

40

Practice hours

B.Sc.

Degree awarded

About the program

Building Palestine’s digital workforce

The IT sector plays a vital role in the Palestinian economy and it is one of the fastest growing sectors. The growth of this sector has created high demand for skilled IT professionals.

Today, the broad IT sector is served by over 250 Palestinian companies demanding a great number of software developers for all application areas, IT system architects, network specialists and application-oriented computer scientists.

Goals & outcomes

What you will learn

The Dual Studies Information Technology program (DSIT) prepares graduates who combine strong computing foundations with real workplace experience.

DSIT graduates will be able to

  1. Analyze and interpret IT problems to design IT solutions for businesses and other beneficiaries
  2. Design a system, a component, or a process to meet desired IT and Information Systems’ needs
  3. Identify, formulate, and solve computer science problems, and suggest appropriate solutions
  4. Understand the impact of Computer Science & IT solutions in a global and social context
  5. Be work-ready as CS & IT graduates

DSIT students will be equipped to

  1. Develop computer software, applications, and various systems (in production, service and other sectors)
  2. Design and manage networks, databases, and information systems
  3. Be trained in a new multidisciplinary method covering the latest trends in IT, CS, and communications
  4. Gain practical training updated to suit the needs and requirements of current and future labor markets
  5. Acquire personal and professional skills in communication, management, organization, and other relevant skills

Job opportunities

Where graduates work

DSIT graduates can be employed in the following positions:

Software Application Developer

Technical Manager in IT Companies

Network Administrator

System Programmer

Security Service Specialist

Sales Manager for IT Companies

IT System Designer & Analyst

Graphic & Multimedia Specialist

Entrepreneur in IT Business

Downloads

Program documents

PDF

Academic plan

The full study plan across all semesters.

PDF

Course names

List of courses in the program.

PDF

Course descriptions

Description of each course.

PDF

Partners

Partner companies for practical training.

Start your journey in Information Technology

Review admission requirements and apply to Dual Studies at Al-Quds University.

This website was developed with the support of the More Job Opportunities for Palestinian Youth Programme (MJO), which is implemented by GIZ as part of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) special initiative to stabilise and promote development in North Africa and the Middle East with focus on employment promotion.