Brochure CIT NEW

2020

OPEN YOUR DOOR TO THE WORLD

CIT PROSPECTUS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS 2020 - 2021

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CANADIAN INSITIUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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 and Accounting Finance and Banking Profile Accounting and Auditing Profile

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Faculty of Engineering

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR Prof. Dr. Sokol ABAZI

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

We believe that the future of our country, region, and humanity will depend on welleducated 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 private academic institution “Canadian Institute of Technology” (CIT) was established in 2011. Its philosophy aims to provide potential students with the necessary and competitive skills demanded by the Albanian and Balkan region as well as the European and North-American labor markets. Offering the curricula in the English language makes it possible for CIT to use the latest teaching methodologies with updated academic materials and to open larger horizons for graduates in the Balkan region and beyond.

VISION University College “Canadian Institute of Technology” 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, which they will use to shape their lives, careers and society at large.

CIT delivers its teaching programs in English and its curricula meet the requirements and standards of higher education in Europe and North America. Furthermore, teaching at CIT is delivered in convenient premises and by highly qualified domestic academic staff with teaching experience abroad as well as international academic staff, who have experience in the development and implementation of Business and Technology.

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.

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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

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CIT teaches in English only, which provides additional benefits without extra costs by improving your English language skills, increasing employment opportunities and giving you access to an international career

CIT participates to International mobilty through Erasmus+ and CEEPUS programs.

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

CIT partnered with McGraw Hill since 2016 to empower our students with creative approaches and best-inclass solutions. McGrawHill Education is the top three education editors and platforms in the world.

STUDY

GRADUATE

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CIT provides Bachelor and Master Degrees. Programs are taught based on Bologna System (3+2)

CIT employs highly qualified faculty members, combining foreign and Albanian citizens with an international educational background and professional experience.

CIT provides programs based on Canadian Curricula and the teaching process is based on the best international educational practices, which empowers graduates with creative,

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University College “Canadian Institute of Technology” (CIT) offers Bachelor and Master degrees in Engineering and Economy since 2011. Programs are taught 100% in English based on the Canadian curriculum to prepare student for an international career.

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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 research-based 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 (FE) with its well-established study programs such as Business Administration (BA), Business Administration and IT (BA-IT), and Finance and Accounting (FA) guarantees the abovementioned 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

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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 enterprises. The program contains courses and components that give students strong grounding in general business management.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 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 AND ACCOUNTING FINANCE AND BANKING PROFILE

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Finance and Accounting 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.

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

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• Credit specialist

Upon completion of the program, students have the potential to become successful even in certified professional exams of Certified Accountants (CPA), Financial Analysts (CFA), Legal Auditor, etc. To this end, the program syllabi include numerous questions and case studies as applied in the afore-mentioned professional exams.

• Financial analyst

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• Project advisor • Debt specialist • Risk analyst

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING PROFILE

“ PROGRAM OVERVIEW Master of Science in Finance and Accounting aims at providing students with a highly specialized degree in the fields of accounting and auditing, which makes possible a successful career in these fields.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Upon completion of the program, students have the potential to become successful even in certified professional exams of Certified Accountants (CPA), Financial Analysts (CFA), Legal Auditor, etc. To this end, the program syllabi include numerous questions and case studies as applied in the afore-mentioned professional exams.

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” (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 research-based 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 (FE) with its well-established study programs such as Business Administration (BA), Business Administration and IT (BA-IT), and Finance and Accounting (FA) guarantees the abovementioned 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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COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND 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. You will learn to assess, plan, design and develop secure and reliable networks and systems.

This program is focused in:

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN There are multiple positions you can occupy in this field. They have in common great salaries and high demand for technical skills, attention to details, problemsolving mentality, and the ability to analyze risks. Let’s look at some of the best IT Security jobs:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Basic Data Analysis • Basic Scripting or Introductory Programming • Cyber Defense • Cyber Threats • Fundamental Security Design Principles • Information Assurance Fundamentals • Intro to Cryptography • IT Systems Components • Networking Concepts

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• Policy, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance • System Administration • Cryptographer • Information Security Officer • Security Assessor • Security Engineer • Penetration Tester • Forensics Expert t • Security Administrator

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING & IT BIG DATA

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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.The MSc Big Data is a taught advanced Master’s degree covering the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics. You’ll gain practical skills in big data technology, advanced analytics and industrial and scientific applications.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN The course will teach you how to collect, manage and analyze big, fast moving data for science or commerce. You’ll 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 • Mathematics and Statistics for Big Data • Python scripting • Business and scientific applications of Big Data • Big databases and NoSQL including MongoDB, Cassandra and Neo4J • Analytics, machine learning and data visualization using Weka, R. • Cluster computing with Hadoop, Spark, Hive and MapReduce • Student projects including the possibility of paid internships

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

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SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Programs typically include advanced coursework in programming languages and computer systems. Some computer science programs allow students who choose not to do a thesis to complete additional coursework and pass a comprehensive exam. The following list displays topics that may appear in a computer science master’s program:

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Due to the growth of technology and data, individuals with a degree in computer science may find work in a variety of industries. Many computer science professionals work for industries in research and development or computer systems design, or work for the federal government. Some possible career options include:

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

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TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

MSc 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.

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

The CIT strategy is to prepare a new generation of MSc holders to continue their study in Ph.D. or to work in local or world telecommunications market.

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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.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING & IT MULTIMEDIA & DESIGN

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 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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ADRESS Tirane, Tlbania

PHONE +355 (4) 222 9778

WEB www.cit.edu.al

EMAIL info@cit.edu.al