Department of Information Technology
A. Introduction to the Department of Information Technology
Technological advancements over the past twenty-five years have significantly increased the demand for computer professionals, highlighting the need for a dedicated academic program in Information Technology. Rapid developments in computer networks, wireless communication, graphical user interfaces, the internet, web technologies, and application software have further intensified this demand.
While traditional programs such as Computer Science and Computer Engineering address some of these developments, they often lack sufficient practical focus in areas such as system administration, network management, web development, and applied IT solutions. Consequently, employers have expressed concerns that graduates of these programs may not fully meet immediate organizational needs. This gap necessitated the establishment of specialized IT programs.
Given the heavy dependence of economic organizations and institutions on IT infrastructure and information security, the Department of Information Technology was established in 1388 as a core department within the Faculty of Computer Science. Its mission is to provide high-quality, standardized higher education to students, enabling them to design, implement, and manage effective technological solutions aligned with organizational and market needs.
The department also strives to strengthen academic collaboration with international universities and global companies to enhance curriculum quality and relevance. The curriculum is designed to address both current and future needs of Afghanistan.
B. Vision of the Department of Information Technology
- To establish a strong national, regional, and international reputation through the delivery of high-quality, effective, and efficient IT education based on accepted standards.
- To produce graduates capable of meeting local and regional IT professional requirements with future-oriented perspectives.
- To actively participate in global research communities and promote research and innovation among Afghan computer scientists.
- Mission of the Department of Information Technology
- To graduate highly skilled students based on internationally accepted IT curricula (ACM/IEEE IT2017) and aligned with Afghanistan’s labor market needs.
- To provide a learning environment that fosters professional, research, leadership, problem-solving, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurial skills.
- To produce IT professionals capable of designing, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing technological infrastructures that support transparent, reliable, and cost-effective systems.
- To deliver theoretical and practical IT knowledge that enables graduates to participate in interdisciplinary research projects while considering social and ethical impacts.
- To train students in integrating emerging technologies to enhance productivity and user experience.
- To prepare graduates for data and system analysis, documentation, and IT project management.
- To reduce reliance on foreign experts by supplying competent IT professionals to the Afghan labor market.
- To provide pathways for graduates to pursue advanced studies in IT at national and international universities.