Information Technology
Program
CSAI 100
Session 3
IT Runs The World
• Study plan for IT
• Areas of research and graduate studies
Session – 3 • Major certifications in IT
Information
Technology Programming
and Scripting
Knowledge
Areas, Infrastructure
Middleware,
include: DBA
User
Experience
ICT Networks and
Security
Design
Architecture,
Management End-User
and Computing
Governance
Information Technology Program (132 Cr) - Networks, Security and Governance (ICTNS) Concentration
2
2
Calculus for Linear Algebra Introduction to Fundamentals of Digital Logic and Computer Sustainability, Social and Technical Writing 1
Computational Science Computational Science and Programming and Computer Architecture Ethical Issues in Computing
Fall
AI Science
Year 1 (32 Cr)
MATH 103 MATH 104 CSAI 100 CSAI 101 CAI 102 SCH 163 ENGL 156
3 (3+0) 3 (3+0) 1 (1+0) 3 (2+1) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0) 2 (2+0)
2
3
Probability and Object‐Oriented Shell and Script Ethical Hacking and Fundamentals of General Education
Spring
1 Statistics Programming Programming with UNIX Defense
Communication and Elective
Information Systems
MATH 301 CSAI 151 ICT 101 ICT 102 ICT 103 SCH XXX
3 (3+0) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+1) 2 (2+0)
2
3
Discrete Mathematics Data Structures Introduction to Data Centers Introduction to Engineering Project
Database Systems Computer Networks
Fall
Management
Year 2 (34 Cr)
MATH 308 CSAI 201 CSAI 202 ICT 203 ICT 204 SCH 261
3 (3+0) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
4
Algorithm Design and Operating Systems Enterprise System Fundamentals of IT Intro to Entrepreneurship
Machine Learning
Spring
Analysis Governance and Risk & Small Business Mgmt
Architecture Management
CSAI 251 CSAI 252 CSAI 253 ICT 205 ICT 206 SCH 264
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
4
Artificial Intelligence IT Operations Cloud Computing Network General Education
Management Architecture Administration Elective
Fall
Year 3 (35 Cr)
CSAI 301 ICT 307 ICT 308 ICTNS 301 SCH XXX
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
5
General Education
Summer 25
Principles and Practices IT User-Experience Foundations of Cybersecurity IoT Systems and Internship
AD Elective
Spring
for Secure Computing Design
and Security Management Application Development Elective
CSAI 351 ICT 309 ICT 310 ICTNS 302 SCH XXX CSAI 333
3 (3+0)
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0) 4 (0+12)
2
5
Enterprise Resources Storage Area Network Performance Network Infrastructure Network Resilience Senior Project
Planning Networks Monitoring and Service Administration I
Fall
Troubleshooting
and Hardening
Year 4 (31 Cr)
ICT 411 ICTNS 403 ICTNS 404 ICTNS 405 ICTNS 406 CSAI 498
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 1 (0+3)
2
6
IT Audit and Risk Network Security Senior Project
AD Elective AD Elective
Spring
Management II
ICTNS 407 ICTNS 408 CSAI 499
3 (3+0) 3 (3+0) 3 (0+9)
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3)
• The Internship (CSAI 333) can be registered after completing 80 Cr. General Education General Education Elective
• The Senior Project 1 can be registered after completing 102 Cr. Math and Basic Science Computational Topic Elective
Computational Topic
Information Technology Program (132 Cr) - Infrastructure and Cloud Computing (ICTCC) Concentration
2
2
Calculus for Linear Algebra Introduction to Fundamentals of Digital Logic and Computer Sustainability, Social and Technical Writing 1
Computational Science Computational Science & AI Programming and Computer Architecture Ethical Issues in Computing
Fall
Science
Year 1 (32 Cr)
MATH 103 MATH 104 CSAI 100 CSAI 101 CAI 102 SCH 163 ENGL 156
3 (3+0) 3 (3+0) 1 (1+0) 3 (2+1) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0) 2 (2+0)
General Education
2
3
Probability and Object‐Oriented Shell and Script Ethical Hacking and Fundamentals of
Elective
Spring
Communication and
Statistics Programming Programming with UNIX Defense Information Systems SCH XXX
MATH 301 CSAI 151 ICT 101 ICT 102 ICT 103
2 (2+0)
3 (3+0) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+1)
2
3
Discrete Mathematics Data Structures Introduction to Data Centers Introduction to Engineering Project
Database Systems Computer Networks
Fall
Management
Year 2 (34 Cr)
MATH 308 CSAI 201 CSAI 202 ICT 203 ICT 204 SCH 261
3 (3+0) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
4
Algorithm Design and Operating Systems Enterprise System Fundamentals of IT Intro to Entrepreneurship
Machine Learning
Spring
Analysis Governance and Risk & Small Business Mgmt
Architecture Management
CSAI 251 CSAI 252 CSAI 253 ICT 205 ICT 206 SCH 264
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
4
Artificial Intelligence IT Operations Cloud Computing Linux System General Education
Management Architecture Administration Elective
Fall
Year 3 (35 Cr)
CSAI 301 ICT 307 ICT 308 ICTCC 301 SCH XXX
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0)
2
5
General Education
Summer 25
Principles and Practices IT User-Experience Foundations of Cybersecurity Cloud Infrastructure Internship
AD Elective
Spring
for Secure Computing Design
and Security Management Administration Elective
CSAI 351 ICT 309 ICT 310 ICTCC 302 SCH XXX CSAI 333
3 (3+0)
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 2 (2+0) 4 (0+12)
2
5
Enterprise Resources Security Testing for Windows Enterprise Virtualization and Migrating Data & Senior Project
Planning Cloud Applications Applications to the Cloud I
Fall
Administration Cloud Security
Year 4 (31 Cr)
ICT 411 ICTCC 403 ICTCC 404 ICTCC 405 ICTCC 406 CSAI 498
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 3 (2+3) 1 (0+3)
2
6
Cloud Services Application Development Senior Project
AD Elective AD Elective
Spring
Management and Scripting in the Cloud II
ICTCC 407 ICTCC 408 CSAI 499
3 (3+0) 3 (3+0) 3 (0+9)
3 (2+3) 3 (2+3)
• The Internship (CSAI 333) can be registered after completing 80 Cr. General Education General Education Elective
• The Senior Project 1 can be registered after completing 102 Cr. Math Computational Topic Elective
Computational Topic
Network and Security
▪ Networks, Security and ▪ Infrastructure and Cloud
Governance Computing
• Fundamentals of Information and • Fundamentals of Information and
Communication Systems Communication Systems
• Introduction to Computer • Introduction to Computer
Networks Networks
• Ethical Hacking and Defence • Ethical Hacking and Defence
• Network Administration • Electives
• 4th year courses (4 courses)
Infrastrcture
▪ Networks, Security and ▪ Infrastructure and Cloud
Governance Computing
• Enterprise System Architecture • Enterprise System Architecture
• Cloud Computing Architecture • Cloud Computing Architecture
• Enterprise Resource Planning • Cloud Infrastructure
• Electives administration
• 4th year courses (5 courses)
Cybersecurity
Distributed Systems
IT Governance
Example Areas
for IT Graduate Cloud and Heterogenous Architecture
Studies Internet of Things
Context Aware Networks
Massively parallel networks and Ubiquitous Computing
Major Certification Areas
Network
Cloud Infrastructure
IT
Certifications
Storage Security
DBMS
ERP / CRM
Example IT Certifications
• Networking: Certification programs in this area might include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, and
Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP). These certifications focus on the design, implementation, and maintenance of
computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks.
• Security: Certification programs in this area might include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified
Ethical Hacker (CEH). These certifications focus on the protection of computer systems and networks from attacks, theft, and
damage.
• Cloud Computing: Certification programs in this area might include Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect and
Microsoft Azure Certified. These certifications focus on the design and implementation of cloud computing systems, including
infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
• Data Management: Certification programs in this area might include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) and
Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP). These certifications focus on the management and governance of data within an
organization, including data quality, security, and compliance
• Infrastructure: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). This certification program focuses on the management and
delivery of IT services. It includes a framework for best practices in IT service management and is recognized internationally as a
standard for IT service management.
Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap
https://pauljerimy.com/security-certification-roadmap/
