Management Information Systems

What is Information Systems?

Information Systems focus on how to best use technology to solve business problems and improve workflow operations. An Information Systems degree gives you the knowledge and skills you need to manage technology systems used by various organisations such as companies, public institutions, or non-profits.

Information Systems specialisations

The most common specialisations in Information Systems include:

• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence;
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance;
• Enterprise Systems and Integration;
• IT Project Management;
• Digital Innovation and Strategy.

What will you learn during an Information Systems programme

Studying for an Information Systems degree provides a dynamic blend of technology and management classes. During this programme, you'll learn a range of skills to excel in the industry. If you're wondering why Information Systems is a good degree, here's what you'll gain:

• learn about data management;
• learn software development;
• skills in system analysis and design;
• skills in project management;
• stay up to date with the latest technology.

Common courses include:

• Database Management Systems teaches you to work with data systems;
• Coding, for learning relevant programming languages;
• Information Systems Principles, about designing and using information systems within organisations;
• Business Process Design, where you learn how to develop and use company workflows;
• Data Analytics teaches you to analyse data and draw conclusions from it.

During an Information Systems degree, you also learn to think critically and communicate with clarity. Moreover, the programme includes practical projects and prepares you to help companies be more successful with the help of technology.

Skills required to study Information Systems

A degree in Information Systems has a big focus on using technology which means technical and mathematical skills are the main Information Systems degree requirements. Apart from that, you need to be good at solving problems and adapting easily to new situations because both technology and businesses change much faster than other industries.

What can you do with a Degree in Information Systems?

With a degree in Information Systems, you can pursue diverse and rewarding career paths. Some popular job roles include:

• systems analyst;
• database administrator;
• cybersecurity analyst;
• project manager;
• business intelligence analyst.

Well-trained graduates in the tech field are always needed, so an Information Systems degree is worth it for sure.

The student is accepted into Al-Zaytoonah Private University of Jordan according to the following criteria:
The student must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and the admission criteria set by the Jordanian Higher Education Council must apply to him, which are:

• Average (80%) for the specializations of Pharmacy and Engineering
• Average (70%) for the specialization of Nursing
• Average (65%) for the specialization of Law
• Average (60%) for the rest of the specializations

High school students/scientific branch: They are allowed to study in all specializations
High school students/literary and religious branch: They are allowed to study in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Business
And the Faculty of Law and the specialization of Multimedia Technology/Multimedia.

High school students/information management branch: They are allowed to study in Specializations of the College of Science and Information Technology, the College of Arts, the College of Business, the College of Law, and the Multimedia Technology specialization
High school students / Comprehensive Health Education Branch: They are allowed to study in the College of Nursing, the College of
Arts, the College of Business, the College of Law, and the Multimedia Technology specialization.
High school students / Professional branches: They are accepted in specific specializations for each professional branch, provided that they study
the two additional subjects for the relevant professional branch, and pass them.

The colleges or specializations that students of the professional branches are allowed to apply to are determined as follows:

Industrial Branch: College of Engineering and Technology, College of Science and Information Technology, Classroom Teacher Specialization
Management Information Systems Specialization, and the College of Architecture and Design.
Commercial Branch and Branch Hotelier: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Law, and Multimedia Technology specialization.
Agricultural Branch:Faculty of Science and Information Technology, and Classroom Teacher specialization, and Administrative Information Systems specialization, and Graphic Design specialization, and Multimedia Technology specialization.
Home Economics Branch: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Law, and Multimedia Technology specialization.

* Non-Jordanian students may be accepted as an exception to the GPA requirement with a maximum of 15 marks less than the permitted limit of admission rates, provided that they adhere to the General Secondary Education Branch.
* No Jordanian student holding another nationality may be granted an exception to the GPA requirement to register in the majors offered at the university.
 

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution