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TABLE OF CONTENTS Mesage from the Rector

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About our University

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Why choose CIT

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Faculty of Economy

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Business Administration Finance & Accounting Finance & Banking Profile Accounting & Auditing Profile

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Faculty of Engineering

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Computer Engineering and IT Network & Cyber Security Profile Computer Engineering & Big Data Profile Multimedia Design Profile Telecommunication Engineering Software Engineering

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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR Prof. Dr. Sokol ABAZI

Dear reader, University College “Canadian Institute of Technology” (CIT) is a young, dynamic, and a progressive higher education institution in Albania.

We believe that the future of our country, region, and humanity will depend on well-educated people and strong leaders. Our programs are designed to educate these leaders. CIT prepares its graduates for leadership roles of the 21st century. CIT students and alumni will be ready to take on the challenges of today’s rapidly changing world.

Critical thinking, self-expression, celebration of diversity, ethics, and collaboration are some of the qualities we cherish strongly at CIT. Along with these basic skills, our students graduate with solid knowledge of their profession and areas of interest.

We strongly believe that CIT will play a significant role in the transformation of our country and our region in the coming years. Through our educational, research, and social contributions we will shape the future of our society. This confidence in our programs and belief in public good will be our motivation to work tirelessly and decisively.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Sokol ABAZI

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ABOUT CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CIT HISTORY The University College “Canadian Institute of Technology“ (UC “CIT”) was established in 2011. Since its foundation, UC “CIT” is driven by the philosophy of providing potential students with the necessary and competitive skills, demanded by the Albanian and Balkan region, as well as the European and NorthAmerican labour markets.

The curricula entirely in English makes it possible for UC “CIT” to use the latest teaching materials, supporting its philosophy to guide students in their knowledge and professional path.

VISION UC “CIT” is dedicated to prepare students with skills based on quality education, values and ethics, critical and analytical thinking oriented towards problem solving, creativity, innovation and leadership to be used to shape their lives, careers and society at large.

MISSION

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University College “Canadian Institute of Technology” through the promotion of well-prepared curricula, teaching and research activities as well as the opening of new programs has as its mission the development of students’ individual skills and abilities, promotion of competition and improvement of education by appreciating and respecting cultural diversity and values of Albania.

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EXCHANGE PROGRAMS CIT students have successfully transferred their studies in Europe, Canada and USA. They have participated in internship programs at both public and private institutions.

OUR PARTNERS CIT has inter-institutional agreements with more than 15 European partner Universities from Portugal to Turkey, and up to Finland. Our University partnership network in Europe enriches your career through an experience abroad, facilitates the exchange of good practices, and boosts your research and academic life.

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WHY STUDY AT CIT

LEARN

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100% in English. Teaching in English opens perspectives towards employment and graduate studies inside Albania and beyond.

Experience from CEEPUS & ERASMUS + programs.

Our students get the opportunity to experience international life through their studies.

From the prestigious McGraw-Hill Education.

McGraw-Hill Education is the top three education editors and platforms in the world.

STUDY

GRADUATE

BOOST

Up-to-date theories and practices from the internationally renowned McGraw-Hill Education.

With an internationally recognized Degree which enabled students’ mobility and transferability to NorthAmerica.

Your employability locally and internationally. Our North American curricula will fully equip you to persue opportunities for your carreer.

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OPEN YOUR DOOR TO THE WOLRD After twelve years of study, the decision you are making today to get enrolled at University College “Canadian Institute of Technology� will be a life-changing one. Here at CIT you will find the highest academic standards and a perfect learning environment. You are going to study at the heart of a dynamic city, like Tirana. Join us, you will love CIT.

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FACULTY OF ECONOMY OUR MESSAGE TO YOU!

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“Canadian Institute of Technology” (CIT) represents the best model of North American Education applied locally in Albania. As such, studying at CIT provides its current students and prospective candidates with some competitive advantages such as researchbased and technologically related education, North American and up-to-date curriculum, courses all taught in English, internship and job opportunities as well as a whole range of extra curricular activities related to personal development and life-long learning.

The Faculty of Economy with its well-established study programs such as Business Administration, Business Administration and IT, and Finance and Accounting guarantees the above-mentioned academic standards and fully engages in providing scientific analyses and solutions to the economic challenges both in the country and beyond”.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

The Master of Science in Business Administration is designed to prepare students for successful career in business management, or to start and run their own company. The program contains courses and components that give students strong grounding in general business management.

The greatest efforts are made to emphasize the integration of the main components of the program. This objective is accomplished through projects, which are required in all courses.

In addition, the pedagogical approaches include seminars, presentations by experienced business executives and case studies, which force students to think across all functional areas of business.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES · Investment banker · Entrepreneur/founder · Financial manager · Management consultant · Marketing manager

· Portfolio manager · Project analyst · Product manager · Program manager · Operations manager

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FINANCE & ACCOUNTING FINANCE & BANKING PROFILE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Master of Science in Finance and Accounting profile Finance & Banking aims at providing students with a highly specialized degree in the fields of finance and banking, which makes possible a successful career in these fields.

• Audit officer • Budget specialist • Accounting specialist • Financial planning specialist • Tax advisor

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• Credit specialist

The program will focus on key financial areas that aim to replicate the same areas and functions in capital markets and banking management.

• Financial analyst

Upon completion of the program, students have the potential to become successful even in certified professional Financial Analysts (CFA).

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• Project advisor • Debt specialist • Risk analyst

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & AUDITING PROFILE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Master of Science in Finance and Accounting profile Accounting & Auditing aims at providing students with a highly specialized degree where you can deliver key information for stakeholders through data collection, presentation and critical assessment of all relevant data.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN The program will cover all theoretical and practical aspects of collecting, categorising, summarising, analysing and using financial data in organisations.

Upon completion of the program, students have the potential to become successful even in certified professional exams of Certified Accountants (CPA) or Legal Auditor.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Audit officer • Budget specialist • Accounting specialist • Financial planning specialist • Tax advisor • Credit specialist • Project advisor • Financial analyst • Debt specialist • Risk analyst

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING OUR MESSAGE TO YOU!

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“Canadian Institute of Technology” is one of the few English language education institutions in Albania, with the mission “to prepare students with knowledge-based skills that they will use in service of life, career and society.” To achieve this goal, CIT and Faculty of Engineering offers high quality first and second level study programs that promote curricular and extracurricular activities that serve the needs of local and international industries.

“Canadian Institute of Technology” and the Faculty of Engineering through the promotion of carefully prepared curricula, teaching, research, various organizations, etc., has pursued its mission of developing personal skills and abilities, promoting competitiveness and improving quality of education in the service of society, respecting the cultural diversity and values of ​​ Albania.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING & IT NETWORK & CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW Cyber security, the umbrella term for computer, network and information security is of increasing importance – new legislation, technologies, vulnerabilities and threats necessitate frequent system updates. This program aims to equip you with technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies and an understanding of the underlying theory of cryptography, networking and network security technologies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY • Cryptographer • Information Security Officer • Security Assessor • Security Engineer • Penetration Tester • Forensics Expert • Security Administrator

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN You will learn to assess, plan, design and develop secure and reliable networks and systems.

The program will cover the principle of data analysis which will lead to the understanding of managing Networks and systems.

You will acquire technical skills, attention to details, problem-solving mentality, and the ability to analyze risks.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING & IT BIG DATA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

The Master of Science in Big Data covers the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics.

Big data is increasingly important in today’s commercial landscape. As a data scientist specializing in big data, you’ll help companies make sense of large amounts of structured and unstructured data, providing rapid insights that enable them to make better, quicker decisions. You’ll gain practical skills in big data technology, advanced analytics and industrial and scientific applications.

The program focuses on how to collect, manage and analyze big, fast moving data for science or commerce. You will learn skills in cutting-edge technology such as Python, R, Hadoop, NoSQL and Machine Learning. At the same time, you’ll delve into important maths and computing theory, and learn the advanced computational techniques you need to develop your career in data science.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Statistician • Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst • Data Analyst • Big Data Engineer • Database Administrator (DBA) • Data Architect • Machine Learning Engineer

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING & IT MULTIMEDIA - DESIGN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

The Master of Science in Computer Engineering & IT – Multimedia & Design provides graduates with a real-world experience, taking one to the next level in digital multimedia design, UX/UI design, and graphic design.

We educate specialists, who remain wellrounded through an innovative mix of collaborative learning and challenging project-based problem solving courses.

Our specific clusters of course offerings in e-commerce, animation, and interface design push graduates to become leaders in every creative capacity.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • UX/UI Designer • Web and App Designer • Product Designer • Production Designer • Multimedia Designer • Graphic Designer • Branding Specialist • 2D/3D Animator

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TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

The Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering is a two-year program within the Industrial Engineering Department that combines electrical and computer engineering (hardware and software engineering) to design and implement telecommunication systems.

Telecommunication technology deals with the transmission of information (signals, fixed images, videos, data, etc.) from entity to entity or entities through free space or cables (fiber optics, coaxial, and twisted pair cables) while maintaining the quality of transmitted information.

The program in Telecommunication Engineering at CIT offers modern theoretical and practical knowledge in telecommunication systems.

You will learn how to deal with optical and wireless communications, mobile broadband network and project management.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Telecommunications consultant; • Network administrator; • Network designer; • Systems developer; • Network analyst; • Network engineer for fixed or mobile environment; • Developer of telecommunications hardware and software; • Network trainer; • Researcher in telecommunications engineering.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Master of Science in Software Engineering tend to answer to the needs of professional able to deal with the growth of technology and data in every aspects of business.

You will explore methods to evaluate, adopt and take advantage of emerging technologies are learned.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN The program is focused on building a foundation of critical thinking skills on which to make professional judgments. It includes advanced coursework in programming languages and computer systems.

You will learn to deal with realworld problems and opportunities with software intensive systems.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Software management • Algorithms • Software architecture • Computer modeling • Software engineering • Control system scientist • Scientific programmer analyst • Software developer • Data scientist

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ADDRESS Porcelan, Rr. Xhanfize Keko Nr. 12 (Kompleksi Xhura pranĂŤ TV Klan) Tirana Albania

+355 (4) 222 9778

www.cit.edu.al

info@cit.edu.al