Al-Hussein Technical University, one of the initiatives of the Crown Prince Foundation, announced the introduction of the specializations of cybersecurity, data science and artificial intelligence, within the programs of the College of Computer and Informatics.
The President of the University, Dr. Ismail Al-Hinti, said in a press conference today, Tuesday, that the development of new disciplines came in partnership with the private sector and the business sector, which emphasizes the need for participatory work, and the creation of a distinctive model that enriches the academic and educational experience in Jordan.
He added that the university has realized the importance of the two majors and the growing demand for them, and that the rate of job growth in cybersecurity, data science and artificial intelligence has accelerated significantly in the recent period, especially in light of the Corona pandemic.
Al-Hinti indicated that the university always strives to keep pace with the rapid technological development, and is keen to use the latest means of modern technology and the information revolution; To enhance the intellectual culture of its students, prepare them to deal with the world of technology and the information revolution, and enable them to adapt and deal with it with the highest degree of efficiency and employ it to qualify them.
He pointed out that the university’s mission is to serve Jordanian youth, enhance technical education in Jordan, and align higher education outputs with the real requirements of the labor market, explaining that the private sector is a key partner for the university in all fields, from building study plans, training students and exchanging technical expertise.
In the same context, the Dean of the College of Computer and Informatics at the university, Dr. Hudhayfa Al-Omari, stressed that cybersecurity is concerned with protecting data, computer systems and networks from electronic attacks, and its importance lies in the widespread spread of computerized services, and the emergence of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, and smart systems on mobile devices. In addition to the development of electronic attacks.
Al-Omari said that the future jobs of cybersecurity are required, and that the specialization of data science and artificial intelligence is one of the most important branches of computer science, through which it is possible to develop systems capable of performing tasks that require high human capabilities. knowledge, and thus help in making decisions in different areas.
The representative of the private sector, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Intaj” Association, Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh, said that the university opened the doors for the private sector to participate in strengthening the technical education system, as the association has contributed, since the establishment of the university, to evaluating study plans, and reviewing them periodically.
He added that the disciplines of cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence are very important to the business and industry sector; Countries around the world have paid great attention to the study of these two disciplines, due to their role in economic development, increasing job opportunities, and reducing unemployment rates among young people.
It is noteworthy that Al-Hussein Technical University is considered the latest Jordanian technical university, established in 2016, as an initiative of the Crown Prince Foundation. It grants bachelor’s degrees and intermediate university degrees in engineering and computer science disciplines.