Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a broad course 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 growingsegments 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.
