Welcome to the Department of Information Systems

Welcome to the Department of Information Systems (IS) at Debre Berhan University.       The program is designed to produce highly skilled graduates who bridge the gap between computing technology and business processes. We focus on equipping students with the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to help organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

The curriculum is built on an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) model, ensuring that the graduates are not only knowledgeable but also capable of applying their skills to real-world challenges from day to day.

About the Department

 The Department of Information Systems was launched at DBU in 2011G.C (2003E.C) receiving 50 BSc Information Systems students for the first time. Currently, our department functions under the College of Computing, offering teaching, and research and community service.

In its history it has graduated its first ___students BSc Information Systems degree in 2014G.C (2006E.C).

Currently the department provides training for 122 undergraduate students 41 2^ndyear, 38 3^rdyear, and  43 4^th year (graduating class). Information Systems in Ethiopia require a wide range of skills to address the diverse needs of organizations and institutions across different environments, ranging from government offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, financial organizations, private enterprises, and technology companies to large-scale information and communication technology infrastructures.

The program has a 4 year training duration. Training is structured to maximize opportunities for learning and to provide a broad range of experience in different areas of Information Systems, including systems analysis and design, database management, software development, networking, cybersecurity, project management, and enterprise information systems.

Program Vision & Mission

Vision
The Information Systems program aspires to be one of the leading programs in practice-oriented teaching and research in Debre Berhan University and the nation by 2035.

Mission

·         M1: To produce highly skilled graduates that can solve business problems using information systems solutions.

·         M2: To prepare graduates in information systems for the labor market and entrepreneurship by providing education that is industry-engaged and focused on practical problems.

·         M3: To advance community-based, cutting-edge, practical, and applicable information systems research.

Amdework Assefa

Head, department of Information Systems