Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Successful completion of, or exemption from, all courses listed in Schedule A 

     and

• Accumulation of at least 60 credits from courses in Schedule B

     and

• Accumulation of at least 45 credits from courses in faculty (30) outside of faculty (15) electives

   and 

• Accumulation of 15 credits courses as National requirement.

   and

• Achieve the Bahrain Polytechnic General Qualification Requirements as documented in the naming and Awarding Qualifications policy

and

• Completion of courses to accumulate a minimum of 480 credits from any Bahrain Polytechnic Qualification;

Bahrain Polytechnic has been established by the Bahrain Government to address the need for a skilled Bahraini workforce to support economic growth and development. To support the development of the workforce Bahrain Polytechnic aims to produce graduates in applied, professional qualifications. It is widely acknowledged that Information Technology is a key sector and enabler for growth in any modern economy.

The Bachelor of ICT (BICT) programme aims to develop rounded graduates who have not only the requisite skills demanded of the 21st Century workplace but also skills in key areas of technology used in a modern ICT organisation. The BICT programme is currently divided into five main domains, Programming, Databases, Networking,  Information Systems (IS), and Cyber Security (CYS) in which students can specialise and earn a qualification in. Given the rapidly changing nature of the industry, the programme’s currency is maintained through the upskilling of academic staff, introduction of new courses and the solicitation of requirements from key industry and government stakeholders.

The programme aims to develop core skills for its graduates in a broad range of inter-related ICT areas, initially giving students a solid ground in core computing topics and eventually building them up to be competent specialists in their chosen area.  Core theories form the cornerstone of the programme, with hands-on, applied skills being developed through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) philosophy. Project work forms another cornerstone of the programme, with an emphasis on projects from the very beginning in Year 1, right through to a final capstone project in semester one of Year 4, followed by an Industry Project in the second semester. The BSc in Cloud Computing and Information Systems program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of cloud architecture and infrastructure design, focusing on developing and managing cloud-based solutions across various industries. Key areas of emphasis include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with Odoo Cloud, eCommerce cloud infrastructure, and advanced cloud solutions architecture. Students will gain practical experience in cloud application development, security and compliance, hybrid cloud solutions, and Cloud DevOps and automation. Through a project-based and problem-based learning approach, the program fosters critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills, preparing graduates to meet the growing demands of the cloud technology landscape and effectively contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

The importance of industry certification in addition to the Bachelor’s degree is also emphasised. Because a significant proportion of the programme is based on industry standard technologies, students are encouraged to take extra certifications to further enhance their employment opportunities.

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Specific entry requirements for this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

Applicants must demonstrate competence in English and in Mathematics. These requirements may be met by:

 

• Achievement of AP5000 or AP4103, AP5101 OR AP5102, AP5201, AP5202, AP5307, AP5096 and one of the access courses related to their degree.                                                                                                                                                                                                         
•  Students will need to complete their required Foundation courses within the period of one year. Based on the achieved GPA, which is reviewed regularly by Deans and approved at Academic Council, it will be determined if the student will be eligible for Diploma or Bachelor studies.

• or  passing English and Mathematics Selection Tests at the required level.

Moreover:

- Bahrain Polytechnic foundation program graduates will be accepted in the Bachelor programs if their GPA is more than 3.

- Bahrain Polytechnic diploma graduates can progress to the higher qualification (Associate Degree or Bachelor) directly if their GPA is more than 2.75 (more than 75%) 

- Associate Degree graduates of Bahrain Polytechnic can progress to the higher-level qualification.

All the above may be accepted in the BICT programme according to the availability of seats, per academic year. 

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

Selection Criteria

- Successful completion of the Foundation program of Bahrain Polytechnic and demonstration of a commitment to study. 

- Results from programme entry tests.

- Prior educational achievement in Bahrain Polytechnic earlier steps in pathways and work experience.

Selection Process

- The School will determine on a yearly basis the seats available for each of the entry and selection categories.

- Additionally, applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Where the number of applicants for the Cloud Computing and Information Systems Major exceeds the available places, the following criteria for selection apply:

• First priority to students who have scholarship in the major.

• If further selection required, rank eligible students from above by highest combined GPAs from IT6001 Computer Systems, IT6003 Networking 1 and IT6004 Unix Systems.

BCS - The Chartered Institute of IT

Institutional attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/006. There are no programme specific attendance requirements.

The qualification encompasses an initial three semesters full-time academic years of study in the broad ICT disciplines at NQF levels 6 and 7, followed by five full-time academic semesters of specialist study at NQF levels 7 and 8.  The intention is to build up core knowledge in a range of areas including networking, operating systems, databases DevOps, information systems in addition to cloud computing technologies and solutions.

After the first three semesters, the student can then specialise in cloud computing and information systems in areas including data capturing, processing (analysis and dissemination), infrastructure services, cloud technologies, data center management, enterprise systems and systems hosting and administration. The student also becomes familiar with standard systems management practices such as the system development life cycle (requirement analysis, market research, design, implementation, testing, administration and technical documentation). During those specialisation activities, students receive exposure to the most common enterprise services such as operating systems (UNIX, LINUX and MS Windows), enterprise servers , DevOps, Cloud computing, virtualization, enterprise resource planning and ecommerce infrastructure. In the final year, this knowledge is consolidated in the form of the in-house, capstone project where students design an cloud-based information system according to business requirements while managing and documenting the process as they progress. During this last year, students have the opportunity to choose additional technologies that they want to specialise in but have not been introduced during the previous years, and apply them to their project.

The programme aims to develop work-ready, skilled ICT graduates who are aware of the legal, ethical and professional standards required to work in Bahrain and internationally. ICT graduates will be conversant with the latest ICT techniques and technologies to be flexible in the work place and adaptable in a very fast moving field. They will have the skills required to choose the optimal solution for a particular problem and to implement it following professional standards and will have the skills  that enable them to work effectively in teams and to coherently present their ideas in written and oral form to a range of audiences.

The intention is to build up a core knowledge in a range of areas including programming, operating systems, databases and design techniques in addition to networking. After the first three semesters, the student can then specialise in Cloud Computing and Information Systems related areas including Systems Administration, Infrastructure for eCommerce, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Data Center Management and Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP enterprise software to manage business operations, and customer relations and integrate the essential parts of their businesses. The student also becomes familiar with standard software production practices such as the software development life cycle (requirement analysis and market research, design, implementation, testing and technical documentation) and rapid prototyping. During the Information Systems major specialisation stage, the student’ s expertise is developed in many areas. Specialization courses in information systems focus on developing specific skills and expertise in a particular area of information systems. Some common areas of specialization in information systems include the E-commerce module to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the e-commerce landscape, as well as to equip them with the skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce. The system administration course module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of system administration principles and practices, as well as to equip them with the skills necessary to manage and maintain complex computing systems in different environments, including cloud computing. The data center management course module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of data center management principles and practices, as well as to equip them with the skills necessary to design, build, and manage a data center that is resilient, efficient, and secure. Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations and integrate the essential parts of their businesses.

The overall, objective of a Cloud Computing using Azure course module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of cloud computing concepts, with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure. The module aims to equip students with the skills necessary to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based applications and services using Azure.

Learning Pathways:
Graduates of this qualification can progress to Level 9 programs, including various Master’s degrees in Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and IT Management. They may also pursue industry-recognized certifications in cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and AI-driven cloud solutions to further enhance their expertise.

Career Pathways:
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Data center facility engineer, SAP Business analyst, and IT Consultant across various industries.

Empolyability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self management	Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.