About Us

The Software Engineering Department is one of the departments within the College of Information Technology at the University of Babylon. It offers four undergraduate levels and also provides postgraduate studies (Master s and PhD). Established in 2009, the department has contributed to producing highly qualified graduates who have demonstrated their academic and practical competence in numerous international and local forums through conferences, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions held annually. The department s vision is to be a distinguished academic institution, renowned for its faculty, students, educational curricula, and scientific research. The department s mission is to contribute to achieving the university s goals in education, research, and community service in the field of information technology in general, and software, applications, and software solutions in particular. This is accomplished by providing and developing information resources, offering diverse knowledge, interactive tools, and practical training, in addition to the ability to design and implement various software programs that serve both the public and private sectors. The department also maintains continuous scientific and administrative communication and coordination with other departments within the college (the Information Networks Department and the Information Security Department) to ensure the best possible understanding among students. This includes recognizing the scientific and practical overlap between the three departments, understanding the specific characteristics of each specialization, and appreciating the importance of collaboration in developing and maintaining information technology systems and keeping pace with the latest advancements in the field.

Administrative and Technical Structure / Software Department

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1. | Ayad Sheikhan Sakban Rawashdi | Bachelor s/ English Education | Head Translator

2. | Hind Falah Najib Abdul | Bachelor s | Computer Education | Senior Programmer

3. | Ms. Alia Mohammed Redha Abdul Kadhim | Bachelor s | Computer Science | Head Programmer

4. | Ms. Huda Kadhim Ayub | Bachelor of Computer Science | Assistant Programmer
5. Ms. Safaa Samir Mohammed | Bachelor of Information Technology | Assistant Programmer
6. Mr. Mustafa Adnan Mohammed | Bachelor of Information Technology | Assistant Programmer
7. Ms. Sarah Haider Hashim | Bachelor of Computer Science | Assistant Programmer
8. Ms. Intizar Fadhil Ubaid | Bachelor of Computer Engineering | Assistant Engineer
9. Mr. Yasser Saad Judi | Bachelor of Information Technology | Assistant Programmer

Speech the Head

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. “And say, ‘Work, for God will see your deeds, and [so will] His Messenger and the believers. And you will be returned to the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, and He will inform you of what you used to do.’” (At-Tawbah 9:105)

Peace and blessings be upon the best of God’s creation, Muhammad ibn Abdullah, may God bless him and grant him peace. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues, the faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Software Engineering Department at the College of Information Technology.

The Software Engineering Department is a relatively new department, established to contribute to achieving national strategic goals by graduating generations capable of producing, marketing, and adopting technology both locally and regionally. Furthermore, it aims to equip graduates to respond to the rapid and continuous advancements in software analysis, design, development, and maintenance.

The Software Engineering specialization focuses on applying disciplined, systematic methods to design, develop, and maintain software. Specialists in this field must possess a solid knowledge base in various theoretical aspects, such as mathematics, algorithm analysis, and statistics. The academic programs offered by the department focus on various methods and approaches for software development and maintenance, system requirements analysis and management, and the development of software structuring and implementation methods. The programs also emphasize software performance and implementation testing at various levels and stages of system development. Furthermore, they focus on software project management methodologies, techniques, and tools.

The Software Department is committed to staying abreast of the theoretical and practical aspects of the software industry to produce highly qualified software developers for the job market. To fulfill our academic commitments, the department has undertaken several extracurricular initiatives to introduce students to the latest topics in software requirements, cloud computing, computing service architecture, human-computer interaction, big data analytics, expert systems, and virtual environments.

The department currently offers several academic programs, including:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software

Master of Science in Information Technology/Software

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology/Software

In conclusion, I invite you all to explore the latest developments in the software industry by browsing the department s website.

Dr. Sara Zaki Naji Alwan
Head of Software Department

Mission

Program Objectives :
The Software Department Program with its various constituents is discussed in successive meetings for the development of the Program s Educational Objectives (PEOs) by focusing on the main elements of the university s mission such as: creative knowledge, research and professional community services. All those elements are the key focus points of PEOs of the program. Those PEOs will help to envision the future of prospective and current students enrolled in the Department. After several Departmental meetings, the Department with help of its constituents approved the following PEOs, in that the program graduates are prepared to:
1- Knowledge development and community service in the field of information technology.
2- Developing the level of students and teaching staff.
3- Developing applied informatics programs to serve the community
4- Seeking to expand and develop the college by opening modern Departments and centers according to the needs of the community
5- Opening up to solid international institutions and universities and concluding agreements to develop the levels of students and teaching staff.
6- Education on the use of modern information technology in the educational and administrative fields.

Mission


Mission Statement
The mission of the software department at the University of Babylon is to provide high-quality software education, promote research and innovation in software engineering, foster industry collaborations, encourage entrepreneurship, emphasize ethical and social responsibility, and support continuous professional development for faculty and students.


Vision Statement:

The software department at the University of Babylon envisions being a leading center for software education, research, and innovation. This involves providing a comprehensive and rigorous education in software engineering, fostering collaborations with industry partners, promoting research and innovation in software technology, encouraging entrepreneurship and startups, emphasizing social impact, and promoting continuous learning among faculty and students.