Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
About This Programme
An ABET-accredited IT degree with concentrations in Security and Network Technologies and in Web and Mobile Application Development.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited computing degree
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 120. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 134-137.
- MTH215 Computing Foundations
- SEC235 Information Security Foundations
- CIT305 IT in Global and Local Cultures
- CIT466 Data Analytics
- CIT315 Operating Systems
- CIT480 IT Entrepreneurship
- SWE320 Object Oriented Programming
- SWE321 Object Oriented Programming Lab
- CIT365 Database Systems
- INS377 IT Project Management
- CIT497 Senior Project Seminar
- CIT498 professional contexts
- CIT491 Internship
- ARA345 Advanced Arabic Skills
- SEC432 Ethical Hacking
- SEC433 Ethical Hacking Lab
- SEC335 computing technologies to accomplish user
- SEC336 Information Security Technologies
- SEC435 Digital Forensics Foundations
- SEC430 Information Security Management
- NET455 Cyber-Physical Systems and loT
- IMT340 Computer Graphics
- SWE346 Dynamic Web Development
- SWE371 Mobile Computing
- IMT376 Game Design, Prototyping and Programming
- CIT470 Applied Database Systems
- CIT372 Cloud Computing
- MTH281 Probability and Statistics
- NET256 Computer Network Foundations
- CIT210 Essentials of IT and Infrastructure
- NET257 Computer Network Foundations
- SWE245 Web Development
- CIT285 Technical Communication
- FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development
- FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills
- FYE110 Reasoning with Data
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE120 Islamic Culture
- FYE145 Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
- NET351 Computer Network Technologies
- SWE324 Software Requirements and Design
- FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Non-Native Speakers
- IMT375 Human Computer Interaction
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
The Security and Network Technologies concentration is accredited by ABET. Concentrations: Security and Network Technologies (SecNet), and Web and Mobile Application Development (WAM).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.