Evolution of ICT industry landscape and its impact on higher education competencies

摘要

Higher education sector is one of the main suppliers of work force to the working industry and economy. The dependability of the industry on higher education adds pressure in how academic programs are constructed, constantly trying to meet the ever changing industry requirements for competencies. This paper reports on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) growing needs in Qatar and analyses the relevant functions, descriptions and components related to competency models and education skills.