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NAQQAET VISIT 2013 THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NAQQAET) The National Authority of Qualifications and Quality Assurance for Education and Training (NAQQAET) was launched in realization of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, particularly, the National Education Reform Project. This Project aims to contribute to the sustainable development through the fundamental improvement of the Bahraini education sector that starts with the promotion and enhancement of the human capital’s educational and vocational skills. 3
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NAQQAET VISIT 2013
Wednesday 20/11/2013Prepared and presented by: DQAC
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THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY OF
QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NAQQAET)
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THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NAQQAET)
The National Authority of Qualifications and Quality Assurance for Education and Training (NAQQAET) was launched in realization of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, particularly, the National Education Reform Project.
This Project aims to contribute to the sustainable development through the fundamental improvement of the Bahraini education sector that starts with the promotion and enhancement of the human capital’s educational and vocational skills.
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THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NAQQAET)
There are four main units within the NAQQAET:
•The Schools Review Unit (SRU)
•The Vocational Review Unit (VRU)
•The Higher Education Review Unit (HERU)
•The National Examinations Unit (NEU)
•National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
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THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW UNIT (HERU)
The Higher Education Review Unit (HERU) is mandated to ‘review the quality of the performance of education and training institutions in light of the guiding indicators developed by the Authority’. The first cycle of reviews started in May 2008.
The main objectives of the Higher Education Review Unit are to:
•Enhance the quality of higher education in Bahrain
•Conduct program reviews within higher education to ensure that minimum standards are being met
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THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW UNIT (HERU)
• Ensure that there is public accountability of higher education providers through the provision of an objective assessment of the quality of each provider and program (Review Reports) for use by parents, students, and the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Council
• Promote quality assurance in higher education through (i) facilitating capacity development workshops and related activities; (ii) liaising with the Higher Education Council, industry, business and other stakeholders; and (iii) identifying good practice where it exists and disseminating it throughout the Bahraini higher education sector
• Act as an advocate for Bahrain higher education within the Kingdom, the region and internationally
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THE NAQQAET VISIT2
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NAQQAET VISIT
When: 9th December to 11th December , 2013
Why: Review all programs offered by a college by focusing on the academic standards and quality assurance arrangements
within each program offered by a college
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Purpose of Programs within college review
•Provide decision makers in higher education institutions (Higher Education Council, students, parents, employers) with evidence based judgments about the quality of the learning program.
•Support the development of internal quality assurance process with information on emerging good practices and challenges, evaluate comments and continuing improvement.
• Enhance the reputation of Bahrain’s higher education regionally and internationally
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Steps in Programs-within-College Review Process
• Prepare and submit a self-evaluation report (SER).
• Site visit to each program offered by the college.
• Review report for each program published by QQA.
• Submission of Improvement Plan
• Follow-up visits for programs receiving ‘Limited Confidence’ or ‘No Confidence’ judgments.
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The Program Review Indicators
• The Learning Program
• Efficiency of the program
• Academic standards of the graduate
• Effectiveness of the Quality Management and assurance
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The Program Review IndicatorsCriteria Judgment
All four indicators satisfied Confidence
Two or Three indicators satisfied, including Indicator 1
Limited Confidence
One or no indicator satisfied No Confidence
All cases where Indicator 1 is not satisfied
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B.SC. IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SELF EVALUATION REPORT (SER)
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SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME AND DATA SET
1. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME AND DATA SET
2. STATISTICAL INFORMATION
• Number of students admitted to the program in the last three years (by year or semester)
• Number of students registered in the program in the last three years (by year or semester)
• Number of administrative staff in relation to the program in the last three and current academic years (specify year)
• Number of academic staff contributing to the program in the last three and current academic years (specify year)
• Number of graduates in the last three years (by years) and number of students expect to complete the program this year
• First destinations of graduates• Give percentages of the graduates of the most recent three years who have
(by year)
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SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME AND DATA SET
3. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PEOs)
•Objective 1: Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in
an information systems career.
•Objective 2: Our graduates will function ethically and responsibly, and will
remain involved as full participants in the profession and society.
•Objective 3: Our graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively
in multi-disciplinary teams.
•Objective 4: Our graduates will be able to pursue and successfully complete
advanced studies and embark on lifelong learning for personal and professional
growth.
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SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME AND DATA SET
3. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PEOs)
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SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME AND DATA SET
4. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (FOR THE WHOLE COLLEGE)
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BACKGROUND
UNIVERSITY VISIONThe University of Bahrain’s vision is to be an internationally recognized university for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement that contributes to the economic vitality, sustainability, and quality of life in the Kingdom, the region, and beyond.
UNIVERSITY MISSIONThe University of Bahrain is a national university dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning; innovative research; the generation and dissemination of knowledge; development of the student's personality, skills, and knowledge; and building partnerships with the public and private sectors; through distinction in its academic programs, faculty and staff, student activities, fostering innovation, cultivating a culture for quality, and reaching out to the local, regional, and global communities.
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BACKGROUND
COLLEGE VISION A regional leader in the ICT education field, promoting innovation and excellence.
COLLEGE MISSION The College of Information Technology is dedicated to excel in:
•Student Learning: Through internationally recognized programs that produce competitive graduates equipped with the knowledge, leadership skills, ability to engage in life-long learning, and professional integrity.•Generation and Dissemination of Knowledge: Through innovative research that contributes to the development of the national economy and the discipline.•Community Engagement: Through building local and regional partnerships; providing expertise, resources, and services to the community; and contributing to the development of IT sector nationally and regionally
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SELF-EVALUATION REPORT (SER)
1. The Learning ProgramThe program demonstrates fitness for purpose in terms of mission, relevance, curriculum, pedagogy, intended learning outcomes and assessment.
2. Efficiency of the ProgramThe program is efficient in terms of the admitted students, the use of available resources – staffing, infrastructure and student support.
3. Academic Standards of the GraduatesThe graduates of the program meet academic standards compatible with equivalent programs in Bahrain, regionally and internationally.
4. Effectiveness of Quality Management and AssuranceThe arrangements in place for managing the program including quality assurance and continuous improvements, contribute to giving confidence in the program.
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.1 There is clear academic planning framework for the programme which shows that there are clear aims that indicate the broad purposes of providing the programme and are related to the mission of the institution and the college and its strategic goals.
Mission Statement of the Department of Information Systems Programme“To excel in teaching, research and development, industrial collaboration, and community services related to the development, implementation, management, and impact of information systems.”
Vision Statement of the Department of Information Systems Programme“To be the leading department in providing quality education and research in information system and to meet the community’s needs in the field of computing”
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.1 There is clear academic planning framework for the programme which shows that there are clear aims that indicate the broad purposes of providing the programme and are related to the mission of the institution and the college and its strategic goals.
The OLD Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PEOs):
•DEPTH: The first PEO is in line with all the objectives of the university mission statement which embodies the university’s commitment to support and enhance the development process in Bahrain through supporting information technology programmes, including information systems. A strong foundation in information systems is an essential requirement for both the public and private sectors.
•BREADTH: The university’s mission calls for the dissemination of knowledge to support the development process in Bahrain in all areas of industries, infrastructure, education, business and finance andhealth and environment. Information systems play an important role in this development The need to provide broad education to the Information Systems graduates as expressed in the second programme objective.
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.1 There is clear academic planning framework for the programme which shows that there are clear aims that indicate the broad purposes of providing the programme and are related to the mission of the institution and the college and its strategic goals.
•PROFESSIONALISM: The third programme objective, which concerns the development of professional attitudes such as teamwork, communication skills and ethics, supports the university’s mission statement that calls for the application of knowledge and for the support of the development process. Professional attitudes and skills are essential elements for practicing graduates.
•LEARNING COMPONENT: To provide IS students with a suitable learning environment, which enables them to achieve their targets through an open, challenging, and supportive programme
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.1 There is clear academic planning framework for the programme which shows that there are clear aims that indicate the broad purposes of providing the programme and are related to the mission of the institution and the college and its strategic goals.
Alumni Employer AveragePEO1 3.454545 3.625 3.539773PEO2 4.181818 4.125 4.153409PEO3 4 3.5 3.75PEO4 4.090909 4 4.045455
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.1 There is clear academic planning framework for the programme which shows that there are clear aims that indicate the broad purposes of providing the programme and are related to the mission of the institution and the college and its strategic goals.
THE NEW PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PEOs):
•Objective 1: Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to succeed in an information
systems career.
•Objective 2: Our graduates will function ethically and responsibly, and will remain involved as full
participants in the profession and society.
•Objective 3: Our graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively in multi-disciplinary
teams.
•Objective 4: Our graduates will be able to pursue and successfully complete advanced studies and
embark on lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.2 The curriculum is organized to provide academic progression year-on-year or course-by-course suitable workloads for students, and it balances between knowledge and skills, and between theory and practice.
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1. THE LEARNING PROGRAM
1.2 The curriculum is organized to provide academic progression year-on-year or course-by-course suitable workloads for students, and it balances between knowledge and skills, and between theory and practice.
Through the environmental and the social science courses such as business, management, mathematics and statistics courses, taken in the freshman and sophomore years, students typically gain these skills:
• Quantitative skills, including mathematics and accounting.
• Fundamental knowledge of economics management, accounting and finance.
• Fundamental to advance knowledge in social sciences such as Arabic language, religion studies, foreign languages and Arts.
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1.2 The curriculum is organized to provide academic progression year-on-year or course-by-course suitable workloads for students, and it balances between knowledge and skills, and between theory and practice.
Some of the skills developed by the information systems major include:
• Proficiency in current technologies such as C#, Java, XML, Oracle, SQL Server,
Microsoft OS and Linux/UNIX.
• Skills in systems analysis and design.
• Knowledge of hardware and software technologies.
• Familiarity with database and data communication systems.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, including public speaking.
• Familiarity with computer concepts and applications.
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1.2 The curriculum is organized to provide academic progression year-on-year or course-by-course suitable workloads for students, and it balances between knowledge and skills, and between theory and practice.
Other skills gain by the students from the IS programme in general is included:
• Effective written and oral communications skills, including public speaking.
• Key Information Technology skills needed in today’s business environment, plus a firm
grounding in the major business areas in which these skills will be applied.
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1.3 The syllabus (i.e. Curriculum content, level, and outcomes) meets the norms and standards of particular disciplinary filed and award and is accurately documented in terms of breadth, depth and relevance with appropriate references to current and recent professional practice and published research findings. .
•The IS programme follows the ABET requirements and the AIS and ACM IS 2002
curriculum plan.
•The IS programme implements the recommendations of the Quality Assurance and
Accreditation Center within the University of Bahrain.
•The center’s main objective is to monitor and improve the quality of educational practice
within the university. This is done by continuously evaluating student’s learning with the
aim of improving that and ensuring that the university and its academic programmes
meet and strive beyond minimum standards. . .
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1.3 The syllabus (i.e. Curriculum content, level, and outcomes) meets the norms and standards of particular disciplinary filed and award and is accurately documented in terms of breadth, depth and relevance with appropriate references to current and recent professional practice and published research findings. .
Based on annual surveys and meetings conducted with the programme constituencies, and to satisfy the standard settings of ABET and AIS and ACM IS 2002, the department has proposed the IS Plan 2010 which is running since the first semester of the academic year 2010-2011.
With the new AIS and ACM IS 2012 and to prepare for the second ABET visit, the IS department is incessantly developing its programme to implement the up-to-date developments and improvements to meet the international standards. Thus, the department is developing an improved IS programme to be introduced by 2014 to satisfy the AIS and ACM IS 2010 – Curriculum Guidelines for the Undergraduate Degree Programmes in Information Systems.. .
