Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology was established in 1999 to offer high-quality instruction to applicants to prepare them for careers in information technology. Our ultimate aim is to train graduates to engage successfully in industrial and real-world problem-solving activities.
Our department has professors who are world-renowned experts in their fields. We cover a broad range of topics in the Department of Information Technology, from computer system research and engineering to web and computer programming, data storage and handling, information processing, and strategies for using computers in various contexts.
Our program provides students with the most up-to-date and detailed technological skills and information, enabling them to integrate ICT solutions that improve organizational efficiency.
Program Educational Objectives
- To provide students with the most up-to-date and detailed technology skills and information, enabling them to integrate ICT solutions that improve organizational efficiency.
- To prepare students to graduate as capable and entrepreneurial ICT information workers who are employable and marketable in the industry, both locally and globally.
- To improve students’ analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as their understanding of the new ICT applications and realistic solutions used by major global organizations.
- To teach students how to incorporate Islamic ideals into their ICT careers for the purposes of nation-building, wealth formation, and unity.
Program Learning Outcome
- To apply the most up-to-date and applicable ICT skills and expertise to the manager of ICT solutions used to improve organizational efficiency.
- Competently and ethically perform the job and duties of an ICT information worker in related industries, both locally and globally.
- Implement and operate ICT technologies that are based on analytic and critical thinking, as well as the most up-to-date ICT frameworks and implementations in major global cities.
- The ability to design a device, part, or process to meet the multimedia application’s and/or networking infrastructure’s requirements.
- The ability to use the skills, techniques, and modern technologies required for developing IT applications.
- To successfully handle IT development projects, you must be able to interact effectively.
- Determine the industry’s latest networking technology. Apply basic cabling concepts, perform basic configurations, and simulate network devices to create network topologies.
- Understanding the rapid growth of ICT and the widespread usage of various technologies, as well as their global and social implications.
- Consideration of the importance of lifelong learning and the opportunity to do so by taking advantage of resources in various fields.
- Develop a conceptual understanding of techniques as well as the ability to apply existing interface development and assessment methods.
Completion of secondary school with a minimum overall average of 50%
Should bring the original and a copy of secondary school certificate
Should bring Six (6) passport size photos with white background
Should bring the original copy of a letter of good conduct issued by your secondary school
Should bring a sponsorship letter from your guardian
Should successfully pass an admission interview and/or test
Pay non-refundable Processing and ID card fees of USD $50 (bank draft)
Five-year degree programs
Each listed degree is a five-year program, designed to combine theoretical foundations with hands-on project experience and industry placements where available.
Bachelor of Science
in Information Technology
5 Years
A program focused on practical IT skills: networking, systems administration, database management, and applied software solutions.
Bachelor of Science
In Computer Science
5 Years
Core computer science curriculum: algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and theoretical foundations.
Bachelor of Science
in Graphics & Multimedia
5 Years
Creative and technical training in design, multimedia production, animation, and visual communication.

STUDENTS FEES PAYMENT POLICY
This policy applies to all students, these include: part-time and full-time for both undergraduate and postgraduate and any other person enrolled as a student at the University:
- Option one: At the beginning of the semester, all semester fees can be paid in full.
- Option two: At the beginning of the semester, students should pay 30% of semester fees before he/she registers for the class. In the second installment, 40% of the semester fees should be paid before the midterm exam. The remaining 30% of the semester fees should be paid before the final exam.
- After payments of second and third installments, students are eligible to get their clearance cards for midterm and final exams.
- Fees Collector officer will be responsible to check fees default when he/she gets a report from the head of the cash unit.
- SU will not refund any fees paid unless the student has no remaining semester.
- Students and sponsors who unintentionally or intentionally deposit fees will not be refunded but will be forwarded to the next semesters.
- Upon graduation period, all extra fees balance should be refunded to the students.
- Any student who temporarily or permanently breaks his/her study can request an extra fee refund.
- Head of Cash Unit should check the activities of the sponsors.
Bank Accounts
Premier Bank: 20300001001
Dahabshiil: 1822
Salam Bank: 30027598
Idman Community Bank: 7401005
IBS Bank: 1820
Course Structure
No | Course Title | Description |
1 | Fundamentals of Computing | Introduction to digital systems, file management, and IT literacy. |
2 | Study Skills | Helps students develop learning strategies, organization, and academic habits. |
3 | Arabic I & II | Enhances written and spoken Arabic communication for academic and personal use. |
4 | Somali Studies | Cultural and historical context of Somalia and its society. |
5 | Computer Application Technology | Practical training in Microsoft Office tools and productivity applications. |
6 | Critical Thinking | Develops analytical reasoning, logic, and decision-making skills. |
7 | Conflict Resolution | Teaches techniques to handle and resolve conflicts constructively. |
8 | Islamic Studies I & II | Islamic principles, with a focus on ethical behavior and economic dealings. |
9 | General Mathematics | Essential mathematical concepts for design and media. |
10 | Statistics | Basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for analysis. |
11 | Business Communication | Academic and workplace communication, including presentations and writing. |
12 | Principles of Management | Fundamentals of planning, organizing, and leading teams and projects. |
13 | Research Methodology | Academic research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. |
14 | Final Year Project I & II | Independent creative or applied multimedia project demonstrating mastery. |
No | Course Title | Description |
1 | Fundamentals of Computing | Introduction to digital systems, file management, and IT literacy. |
2 | Study Skills | Helps students develop learning strategies, organization, and academic habits. |
3 | Arabic I & II | Enhances written and spoken Arabic communication for academic and personal use. |
4 | Somali Studies | Cultural and historical context of Somalia and its society. |
5 | Computer Application Technology | Practical training in Microsoft Office tools and productivity applications. |
6 | Critical Thinking | Develops analytical reasoning, logic, and decision-making skills. |
7 | Conflict Resolution | Teaches techniques to handle and resolve conflicts constructively. |
8 | Islamic Studies I & II | Islamic principles, with a focus on ethical behavior and economic dealings. |
9 | General Mathematics | Essential mathematical concepts for design and media. |
10 | Statistics | Basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for analysis. |
11 | Business Communication | Academic and workplace communication, including presentations and writing. |
12 | Principles of Management | Fundamentals of planning, organizing, and leading teams and projects. |
13 | Research Methodology | Academic research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. |
14 | Final Year Project I & II | Independent creative or applied multimedia project demonstrating mastery. |
No | Course Title | Description |
1 |
Discrete Math | Study of mathematical structures used in computing. |
2 |
Numerical Analysis | Techniques for solving mathematical problems using computation. |
3 |
Microprocessor & Assembly | Introduction to microprocessor architecture and low-level programming. |
4 |
Analysis & Design of Algorithms | Methods for evaluating and constructing efficient algorithms. |
5 |
Computer Graphics | Principles of visual content generation through computing. |
6 |
Computer Architecture | Study of how computer systems are structured and operate. |
7 |
Theory of Computation | Foundations of what computers can and cannot compute. |
8 |
Digital Image Processing | Techniques for enhancing and analyzing digital images. |
9 |
Compiler Design |
Design and implementation of programming language translators. |