Faculty of Computing & ICT

Message from the Dean

The faculty of computing and Informatics, located at Amoud University main campus, five kilometers from Borama town center, was established on September 15th, 2009. The faculty admitted 33 students in the bachelor of information technology programme the same year and graduated 24 of the cohort in August 2012. Currently the faculty offers six undergraduate degree programmes and students population has increased exponentially to a total of 843 as of September 2023, indicating major vote of confidence from the stakeholders, particularly in quality of our graduates, making it the most populous faculty at Amoud University. The faculty has a well-balanced team of highly competent local and non-local staff, trained locally and abroad. The teaching staff is readily available to help students as needs arise. Each programme is allocated sufficient time and with efficient management, the faculty ensures that students complete their courses on time. In addition, we work very closely with local organizations, both governmental and non-governmental in trying to close the gap between academics and the industry through industrial internship programmes for each and every academic programme. We are very proud because our graduates have excelled in several areas including setting up their own firms that have served the growing software industry demands in Somaliland and beyond. We welcome prospective partners interested in collaborations to contact us. We also encourage prospective students to enrol with us for the guaranteed quality. We welcome you all to Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Amoud University!

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About the Faculty

Vision

To become a leading institution of higher learning of good international repute providing home-grown, real-time and research-based solutions to the myriad problems encountered in Computing and, Information Communication and Technology areas and to be the regional electronic hub for fostering peace and development, through enhanced communication.

Mission

To respond positively to evolving socio-economic needs by designing and implementing computing and informatics education programmes that produce graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies to discern problems and design software solutions that reflect and contextualize diversity at all levels.

Objectives

The objectives of faculty of computing an informatics are:

To churn out highly qualified professionals whose knowledge base and grasp of computing and informatics are unmatched locally and beyond.
To produce techno-savvy graduates capable of matching the challenges of this fast dynamic digital age, who can create job opportunities for themselves and for others by applying the global multifaceted world of computing and informatics concepts.
To spearhead academic research and publication in the horn of Africa region by both staff and students at the faculty, and application of the proposed solutions from such research activities to help solve the myriad range of computing and information communication and technology problems facing the horn of Africa and the international community at large.

History & Background

The faculty of computing and informatics, located at Amoud University main campus, five kilometers from Borama town center, was established on September 15th, 2009. The faculty admitted 33 students in the bachelor of information technology programme the same year and graduated 24 of the cohort in August 2012. The faculty then mounted diploma in information technology (DIT) on March 1st, 2014; bachelor of business information technology (BBI) on September 15th, 2012; bachelor of software engineering (BSE) on September 15th, 2018 and bachelor of electronics and telecommunication engineering (ETE) on September 15th, 2019. By 2020 the faculty had graduated 650 students from various programmes, out of which 463 (71%) are males and the rest 187 (29%) are females. The ETE programme was later transferred to Faculty of Engineering as of March 2023. Three additional programmes were then mounted on September 15th, 2023 namely Bachelor Data Science (BDS), Bachelor of Cyber Security (BCS) and Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS). The current enrolment is 878: 603 (69%) males and 275 (31%) females. The faculty is well established to offer all its range of programmes.

The faculty has three (3) functional and well equipped computer laboratories fitted with over-head digital projectors and personal computers. In addition, the faculty has an engineering and computational laboratory, with state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment, including transport nodes, data packet routers, voice over IP gears, and a cluster of Linux workstations for protocols development and testing, that provides extensive facilities for research in telecommunications, microelectronics, and computer science. The telecommunication laboratory has training kits for fiber optics, antennas, microwaves, among other areas. Students attend extended industrial attachment training periods to gain experience get exposed to the real equipment used various fields of specialization of computing and informatics.

There is free WiFi 24/7 on campus internet connections in all computer laboratories and surrounding areas hosted by two local internet service providers, with a total of 20 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload internet speeds. The main university library has an array of information materials for further reading, and several electronic books and reference materials are also available through Amoud University Google classroom suite. The faculty has a well balanced team of highly competent local and non-local staff, trained locally and abroad. The teaching staff is readily available to help students as needs arise. Each programme is allocated sufficient time and with efficient management, the faculty ensures that students complete their courses on time. Furthermore, the faculty works in partnership with other institutions, government units and other organizations in areas of common interest including research, project facilitation, training and capacity development.

Faculty Programs

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT)

The IT program at Amoud University produces skilled professionals in database administration, web development, and support to meet growing demands in Somaliland and the Horn of Africa, aligning with international standards.

Bachelor of Business in Information Technology

Amoud University’s Bachelor of Business Information Technology program combines business and IT skills to create technologically-savvy managers. Graduates are prepared for post-graduate studies in business, computing, or related fields.

Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE)

Amoud University’s Bachelor of Software Engineering program prepares graduates for professional careers and graduate studies by providing a balanced mix of computing theory and practical application.

Bachelor of Cyber Security (BCS)

Amoud University’s Cyber Security Bachelor’s program trains graduates to excel in data, software, and cyber defense, assessing and communication essential modern organizational security components, emphasizing confidentiality, data integrity, and protected information creation.

Bachelor of Information Systems

Amoud University’s Bachelor of Information Systems program prepares professionals to effectively navigate the intersection of organizational needs and information technology. It covers key areas such as programming, databases, IT infrastructure, and ethics, aligned with international standards. Graduates will serve as administrators, analysts, programmers, and technicians in various sectors.

Bachelor of Data Science

Amoud University’s Data Science program focuses on utilizing big data and analytics to empower businesses, bridge the talent gap in Africa, and contribute to sustainable economic development in the region. Graduates will possess the skills to interpret numerical conclusions and communicate insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.