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| Informatics is concerned with the scientific, technical and human dimensions of information technology, in which computers feature to a substantial degree. Informatics is also concerned with the study, applications and social consequences of information technology. The real purpose of informatics is to create novel and effective solutions to such problems as: |
 How can information technology be used to solve business problems? |
| Which problems can be solved by information technology and how? |
| What is the best way to design and build an information technology solution? |
| How do make sure that a proposed information system meets its requirements? |
| How do we increase the effectiveness of information technology solutions? |
| Informatics involves knowledge derived from many disciplines - science, engineering, economics, management, sociology, law, and psychology. |
Why Study?
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| How do I know if Informatics is for me? |
| There are some indicators that can help you determine whether the field of Informatics is the right career path for you, and these are if: |
| - You enjoy interacting with technology in general and computers in specific |
| - You enjoy problem solving in challenging and complex environments |
| - You enjoy planning and can deal with abstract concepts |
| - You enjoy subjects like Science, Engineering and Management |
| Then Informatics will be a great opportunity for you to study. |
| Why study Informatics? |
| The faculty of Informatics offers a range of degree programs, each with its different emphasis. While all degrees have core modules dealing with computing, programming and information technology, students are also trained in communication, team working, project management, leadership, and in a rapidly and continuously changing field - how to be an effective life long learner. |
| The future of our society depends on individuals who are as disciplined and organized as they are creative and multi skilled. All professions and organizations nowadays cannot afford to function without effective information technology solutions, and creating these requires individuals educated in an innovative and adaptive manner. |
| Why study Informatics at BUE? Because: |
| - Our degree programs include theory and practice and provide a close fit with industry’s requirements, what our students learn has immediate professional value |
| - Our students have an edge in the work-place, whether they wish to work in a small start-up company or highly complex organizations |
| - Unique specializations that cover the global IT market needs |
| - Modules are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes in the ICT domain |
| - Highly qualified professors with both UK and Egyptian experience |
| - Up-to-date computer facilities |
| - Research-oriented modules and hands-on experience modules are part of the degrees |
| - Opportunities for summer training and internships as part of the degrees |
| Informatics future career opportunities |
| Opportunities are almost limitless in the information technology and computing world. There are numerous amounts of different avenues you could follow, most with attractive salaries. With the worldwide shortage of IT personnel, you have an open door to the entire planet! Informatics is an exciting, dynamic field. In fact, the demand for computing and other information technology skills worldwide far exceeds the supply, so if you are willing to go the distance, a career in Informatics assures you of employment. |
| If you study Informatics you have a number of potential careers you can chose to enter including the following:td>
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| - Systems Analyst/ Designer: responsible for researching, planning and recommending software and systems choices to meet an organization's business requirements. Systems analysts are normally responsible for developing cost analyses, design considerations, implementation timelines, and generally feasibility studies of a computer system before making recommendations to senior management |
| - Software Engineer: responsible for creating and maintaining software applications by applying technologies and practises from computer science, project management, engineering, application domains and other fields |
| - Network Specialists: responsible for designing, setting up, maintaining, and securing a computer network, also responsible for troubleshooting and adding new users to the network. Network specialists often work in, or run, the IT department of a company |
| - Computer Programmer/Web Developer: responsible for the design, development and maintenance of web applications and sites |
| - Database Administrator: responsible for the planning, implementation, configuration, and administration of database management systems |
Facilties
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| - 3 General Purpose computer labs (128 PCs) |
| - 1 Dedicated lab for ICS students (28 PCs) |
Degrees & Academic Programmes
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| Honours Degree Programmes offered in: |
| - Computer Networks |
| - Computer Science |
| - Information Systems |
| - Software Engineering |