As part of the Faculty of Information Technology at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University's commitment to keeping pace with the rapid developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and enhancing the quality of its academic program outcomes, the Faculty participated in the consultative meeting organized by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission. The meeting brought together deans of Information Technology faculties from Jordanian universities and representatives of the ICT sector to discuss ways of aligning academic program outcomes with labor market requirements and future needs.
The meeting discussed the plan for aligning the outcomes of Information Technology specializations with labor market needs for the academic years 2025/2026–2028/2029. It also addressed development measures related to updating academic study plans, strengthening the practical and applied components of academic programs, expanding internship opportunities, upgrading laboratories, and promoting applied projects. These efforts aim to enhance students' competencies and improve their readiness to enter the labor market.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of developing the professional competencies of faculty members, encouraging them to obtain specialized professional certifications, strengthening partnerships with private sector institutions, and benefiting from the expertise of professionals and practitioners in the ICT sector. In addition, emphasis was placed on emerging technological fields, particularly Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics.
Participants stressed the importance of integration between academic institutions and the private sector in improving educational outcomes and strengthening students' technical and personal skills, including effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous learning, in line with the requirements of local, regional, and international labor markets.
The meeting was attended by several deans of Information Technology facu