Students learn the various network security principles and features including protocols, and implementations used in today’s networks. Students should learn about the router configuration using Access Control Lists, configuring Firewalls, and other migration techniques. Topics in this course include Security Policy, Types of Attacks, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, Unix Security Issues, Windows Server Security Issues and Wireless Security.

This course examines the threats, risks, and historical perspective of hacking methodology. Furthermore, it covers the main processes that are required for the identification of threats to an organization. The course also emphasizes the importance of constructive thinking in the process of elimination and mitigation of the associated risks that are confronted by businesses in a computer network world. Students will learn the types of vulnerabilities inside a system and crackers who use well-known schemes such as worms, viruses and Trojan horses to vandalize digital systems to steal proprietary information.

The course builds on prior knowledge gained in network essentials. The course introduces mobile technologies used for cellular communication. Topics covered include transmission fundamentals, protocols and the TCP/IP suite, antennas and propagation, coding and error control, satellite communications, mobile IP and Wireless Access Protocol and IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard. The main goal of the course is for students to learn and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, issues, tools, techniques and methods associated with mobile technologies and future trends in wireless communication. The course also provides hands-on introduction to write code for data communication over latest mobile and wireless networks.

The course is aimed at introducing the students to the interdisciplinary field of Human Computer Interaction which integrates concepts from Computer Science, Design and Cognitive Psychology. Topics include introduction to Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design principles, User Experience, Usability Testing Evaluating and Designing interfaces.
The course will be a mix of theory and practice; where the concepts will be introduced and interface prototyping and evaluation will be conducted.

Advanced Topics in IT uses a variety of teaching strategies to expose students to real world scenarios which are current industry challenges. The approach ensures CCIT graduates are equipped with contemporary skill sets required in the ever-changing Information Technology industry. The course provides a platform for students, academics and practitioners to discuss various specializations in the Information Technology industry. Learning of soft and hard skills are reinforced through write ups, oral and presentation of professional reports.
The course enables students explore distinct areas of Information Technology which are not covered in the regular course work and focuses on the identification of long-term overall aims and interests and the means of using Information Technology to help businesses achieve their organizational goals. Topical issues including using Information Technology to elevate production by suppling uninterrupted processes which optimize resources and allow organizational leaders to make quick, accurate, and consistent decisions are studied via case studies analyses.
By learning through an array of teaching methods and cutting edge research in Information Technology students are prepared for successful leadership roles in organizations and government. Students on this course also acquire skills and knowledge that ensure any implemented Information System meets industry best practice. Topics covered in this course include Information Technology implementation strategies, Operations and post implementation of Information Technology, Information Technology program and project management, Organizational change and Process Reengineering, global ethics and security management, value chain and data analysis.

The focus of this course is to explain the vital role of decision support systems (DSSs) for decision making in modern business environment. The course delivers both theory and practice behind DSSs and how Business Intelligence (BI) supports different managerial tasks and processes for individuals and organizations. The concepts, theories, and technologies of DSSs are explained, and the components and tools of BI, from data collection, data modeling, and data analysis, are also covered. The course provides the knowledge for students to understand the analytical, logical, and mathematical foundations of BI modeling and explains modern technologies used in creating decision support systems. These include data visualization, data warehouses, data mining, big data analytics and knowledge management. An emphasis will be given to students to acquire the necessary skills to develop rudimentary decision support systems through several lab exercises using standard software packages.

This course covers the range of concepts related to Distributed systems, and case studies to analyze the design of existing distributed systems and applications. The students will learn about the different models of the Distributed Systems, importance of Synchronization, and the vital role of Operating System layer. Furthermore, the students will be introduced to various communication models including Remote Procedure Invocation, Message Passing Interface (MPI), Indirect communication, Group communication, and Peer-to-peer communication. The course will help students in identifying the components and issues related to different Distributed Systems such as Web-based Systems, File Systems, Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems and Multimedia Systems. The students will get hands-on practical labs to evaluate popular algorithms to support communication and to deal with different issues related to resource management.