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IntroductionInformation
and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a broad subject concerned with
information and communication technology and other aspects of managing
and processing information. As modern technologies
(computers, internet, wireless communication, etc) have continued to transform
the knowledge based economy at global level, almost all professions (e.g.,
Engineers, Doctors, Scientists, Business Executives, Teachers, etc.) need
an understanding of information communication technologies and their applications.
In fact, Information and communication technologies are used in almost
every aspect of our lives: The ICT industry is also one of the fastest
growing segments of our economy and that growth promises to continue well
into the next century.
The Minor in Information-Communication
Technology (ICT) has been introduced by the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in response to recent developments
in the ICT industry. The courses in ICT minor program
examine what is going on in the world around us
today and explore the modern technological changes. The
main objective of ICT minor program is to produce
graduates who are technically savvy to meet the
needs of the information age and it aims at fulfilling
the educational requirements of an "information
based society",
which calls for a know-how in information and
communication technology. This program also gives
you a chance to explore, think about and use Information and
communications technologies in new ways.
The ICT minor is particularly well-suited to students
majoring in business, accountancy, engineering,
art media and design, sciences, and humanities. The program prepares
students for current developments and evolving technologies in working
environments outside the university setting.
The ICT Minor aims to provide non-infocomm students
with the essential knowledge in the e-business
technology and competency skills (which are equivalent
to Level 3 and 4 of the IDA’s
Infocomm Training Framework) to work in the infocomm
sector. The ICT minor is open to all undergraduate
students in all majors, except EEE students.
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