Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.Sc. IS) is a four year program which provides students with the applied knowledge and skills needed for careers in the evolving field of information systems (IS). The program includes foundational information technology (IT) and IS courses, enabling program graduates to effectively contribute to the IT context in which IS are applied. The program prepares students to design, implement, and maintain advanced information system applications, mobile and web applications, or conduct database design and administration within an IT context. These skill sets, when consolidated through the completion of an industry work placement and a capstone project, prepare graduates for an exciting career in modern-day IS.

Program Duration:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or Technology (Algorithms, Programming, Network, Computer Science, or equivalent); OR

2. Two-year Information Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
INFS1101 Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving - - 3 2 3
Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 2
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 3
SEMESTER 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
INFS1201 Computer Programming INFS1101 - 4 3 3
INFT1201 Computer Hardware - - 4 3 3
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 14 12 6
SEMESTER 3
INFS1301 Computing Ethics & Society - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 3 3 0
Year 1 Total: 29 26 9
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
INFS2101 Web Technologies I INFS1201 - 3 2 3
INFT2101 Networking I INFT1201 or INFS1101 - 4 3 3
INFT2102 Mathematics for IT INFS1101 - 3 2 3
MATH1040 Statistics - - 3 3 1
Semester 4 Total: 13 10 10
SEMESTER 5
DACS2201 Introduction to Data & Cyber Security INFT2101 - 3 2 3
DSAI2201 Introduction to Data Science & AI - - 3 2 3
INFS2201 Database Management Systems INFS1201 - 3 2 3
INFS3102 Object Oriented Programming INFS1201 - 3 2 3
Semester 5 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 6
SOFT2301 Software Project Management Min 50 Credits - 3 2 3
Elective - Social Sciences, Humanities, & the Arts: select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 5 3
Year 2 Total: 31 23 25
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
INFT2202 Linux Foundations INFT2101 - 3 2 3
INFS3103 Systems Analysis & Design INFS2201 - 3 2 3
INFS3104 Data Structures & Algorithms INFS3102 & DACS2101 OR INFS3102 & INFT2102 - 3 2 3
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 8
INFS3201 Web Technologies II INFS2101 & INFS2201 & INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFS3202 IT Systems Integration INFS3103 & INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFS3203 Systems Deployment & Implementation INFS3103 - 3 2 3
INFT3203 Web Server Management INFS2101 & INFT2202 - 3 2 3
Semester 8 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 9
INFS3301 Human Computer Interaction INFS1201 - 3 2 3
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 9 Total: 6 5 3
Year 3 Total: 30 22 24
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
INFS4202 Software Testing & Quality Assurance INFS3103 - 3 2 3
INFS4104 Mobile App Technologies INFS4103 OR INFS3201 & INFS3301 - 3 2 3
Elective: select 1 of 3
DACS4102 Web Security DACS2201 AND INFS3201 - 3 2 3
INFS4102 Desktop Application Development INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFS4105 Advanced Database Management INFS3201 - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 7 15
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 0
INFS4101 IS Management & Strategy INFS3103 - 3 3 0
Elective: select 2 of 4
DACS3203 Secure Software Development DACS2201 AND INFS3102 - 3 2 3
DSAI3301 Data Analysis & Visualization DSAI2201 & MATH1040 - 3 2 3
INFS4205 Selected Topics in Information Systems INFS4104 - 3 2 3
INFS4206 Native App Technologies INFS4104 - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 7 6
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 ; CGPA>2.0 - 9 0 0
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 33 14 21
Program Total 123 85 79

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.Sc. IS) program may choose to further specialize or pursue graduate studies in their area.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (B.Sc. IS) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

  • Application Programmer
  • Computer Game Developer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Web Developer
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Programmer Analyst
  • IS Designer
  • IS Tester

Program Contact:

Dr. Seifeddine Bouallegue
Department Head, Software Systems