Designing a competency framework for graduate levels in computing sciences: The middle-east context

Abstract

This paper focuses on the current research work done within the Pro-Skima project (2015-2018) which aims at providing a suitable method to evolve classical Information Technology Master graduate levels towards some teaching contents and a pedagogical organisation more adapted to the competency needs of local employers and Qatar Society in the field of new technologies. A first important step of the project is to define a method for building a competency framework for the Master curriculum. The aim of this paper is related to the first step of the project, i.e. to examine critically different possible methods that can be used for designing such competency framework and analyse what can be a realistic approach considering local specificities of Qatar University, characteristics of the technical field (IT) and possible partnerships with some surrounding companies. Springer International Publishing AG 2017.