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Bachelor’s Program in Communications Engineering - Internet of Things

Luae’ A. Al-Tarawneh, Ph.D.
Head of Communications
Engineering Department
Associate professor

In a meeting with Dr. Loue Al-Tarawneh, Head of the Department of the learning experience. The program’s aim is to produce graduates well-
Communications Engineering/Internet of Things, he emphasized the rapid equipped to meet the evolving demands of the labor market in the Fourth
growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) globally, with over twenty billion Industrial Revolution era. The curriculum aligns with current technological
devices currently connected to the Internet and a surge in job opportunities, developments, encompassing artificial intelligence, robotics, 5G
totaling 4.5 million worldwide. Recognizing this, the university embarked on communications, big data, 3D printing, drones, cloud computing, blockchain,
preparing the next generation of highly qualified IoT engineering specialists, and augmented reality.
equipped with skills in management, design, development, programming,
and operation of IoT devices and systems. The program spans various Specialization requirements for a bachelor’s degree in communications
technological and economic fields, including 5G communications systems, engineering - Internet of Things include successfully completing (160)
energy, transportation, infrastructure, health, smart digital cities, and other credit hours, distributed across university requirements (27 credit hours),
areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). compulsory college requirements (30 credit hours), mandatory department
requirements (94 credit hours), and elective department requirements
The university’s initiative to cultivate human resources and produce IoT (9 credit hours). Practical training of (8) weeks and the final graduation
engineering graduates underscores its commitment to staying abreast of project are integral components, enhancing the practical aspect of students’
these advancements. Established since its inception, the university has education. The study plan incorporates various practical laboratories,
been a key contributor to the Kingdom’s communications and information ensuring students meet the specialization requirements and attain their
technology sector. The creation of the “Communications Engineering - bachelor’s degree.
Internet of Things” major, a pioneering initiative in the Kingdom and the
region, focuses on providing students with a comprehensive experience The program opens up diverse career paths for “Communications
in fundamental engineering pillars like communications, electronics, - Internet of Things” engineers, including roles such as IoT Engineer,
programming, computers, and networks. The curriculum incorporates IoT Developer, IoT Solutions Architect, Industrial AI & IoT Architect,
leadingedge IoT engineering topics and applications, covering wireless Communications Systems Engineer, Radio Frequency Engineer, Wireless
IoT, IoT sensors, security and privacy, programming, databases, artificial Communications Engineer, Cellular Communications Engineer, Network
intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cloud computing, fog computing, Engineer, Planning Network Engineer, and IoT Cloud Engineer.
IoT protocols, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.

State-of-the-art laboratories in IoT programming and applications, IoT
security and privacy, cellular communications, and wireless IoT further enrich

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