RATIONALE

Information Technology (IT) continues to evolve in response to the need for more efficient techniques to manage the significantly increased volume and sophistication of the knowledge reservoir of mankind. It merges the study of Computer Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Office Automation. It involves the collection, processing, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information, and impacts both work and social activities. The evolution of the field of Information Technology continues at a rapid pace. New technologies are constantly emerging and existing ones become obsolete soon after they appear. The rapid advances in technology undoubtedly have a profound effect on information technology education and, as such, Information Technology curricula must be refreshed to remain relevant.

AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

1. prepare students to function effectively in a dynamic technological era;
2. promote the development of computer-related skills for application to real-life situations;
3. prepare students to use information technology responsibly;
4. facilitate the development and application of problem-solving and other twenty-first-century skills;
5. provide a foundation for post-secondary education; and,
6. prepare students for suitable employment.