PhD Program in Information Technology Engineering

1. Enabling the PhD researcher to conduct independent scientific research.
2. Preparing a national program with the participation of three national universities distributed geographically all over the country in the field of computer science, engineering and information technology
3. Preparing specialized scientists and research staff qualified to meet the needs of society and transfer knowledge and experience in advanced areas of computer science in the industrial and academic sectors.
4. Enhancing the concept of scientific research and the quality of the outputs by contributing to enriching knowledge in all its branches through specialized studies and serious research to reach innovative and applied solutions.
5. Working to promote cooperation with some specialized companies inside and outside the country in order to deal with engineering and computer problems over the years to find solutions to those problems.
6. Finding solutions to programming dilemmas in the private sector and government institutions by providing a high level of applied and engineering research.
7. Providing the opportunity for distinguished students with a master’s degree to pursue their higher studies at their home country.

On completion of the PhD program in Information Technology Engineering, a student is expected to have the following skills and experience:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of his field of specialization in Information Technology Engineering, and an in-depth knowledge of his specific specialization.
2. Mastering basic knowledge in many specialized areas of research and substantial experience in at least one research area in computer-related fields.
3. The ability to apply reasoning, critical analysis, problem-solving, application of relevant research methodology, technical skills to solve problems with minimal guidance, and to conduct independent and innovative research.
4. The ability to communicate and highlight concepts and results in the form of scientific papers in conferences, journals, and / or oral presentations.

• Work as faculty members in higher education institutions
• Work as researchers specializing in institutions of higher education and research and development institutions
• Work in leadership roles in the fields of information technology in government and private sector institutions