{"id":2124,"date":"2025-05-22T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mkau.edu.et\/wordpress_e\/?page_id=2124"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:14:12","slug":"college-of-computing-informatics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mkau.edu.et\/wordpress_e\/?page_id=2124","title":{"rendered":"College of Computing &amp; informatics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"section-g-10hen4e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-featured-block gutentor-section gutentor-featured-block featured-template1\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"gutentor-block-header\"><div class=\"gutentor-section-title enable-title-design seperator-bottom text-center\"><h2 class=\"gutentor-title\">College of Computing &amp; Informatics<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gutentor-grid-item-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item\"><div class=\"grid-row\"><div class=\"grid-md-6\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/mkau.edu.et\/wordpress_e\/wp-content\/plugins\/gutentor\/assets\/img\/default-image.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-md-6\"><div class=\"gutentor-single-item-content\"><div class=\"gutentor-featured-content\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Mr. Birhanu Abegaz Meshesha<\/h3><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-desc\"><strong>M.Sc. in Information Technology<br>Dean, College of Computing and Informatics<\/strong><br>Lecturer in Department of Information Technology<br>Phone: +251912135178<br>Email: cci@mkau.edu.et, birhanuuog@gmail.com  <br>Office Address: Seminar Building 1st Floor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Profile Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48dfe8685e561070f4e899fe9d7384d1\">Welcome to the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at Mekdela Amba University a fast-growing academic community focused on equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and creativity required to thrive in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2088688e161c5b7e6f6b05bcdb873cf3\">As Dean, I am honored to lead a college known for its young, energetic, and innovative academic staff who are deeply committed to excellence in teaching, research, and technological advancement. Our faculty brings a dynamic mix of academic rigor and real-world experience, empowering students to become leaders in Ethiopia\u2019s digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c44618434158d7d127864a2f6cc06445\">To become a national leader in computing education and research, fostering innovation and contributing to the development of a knowledge-based and digitally empowered society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To deliver high-quality, industry-relevant education in computing and IT fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To conduct research and innovation in emerging areas of computer science, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop partnerships with technology industries and government institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To produce graduates who are ethical, skilled, and prepared for global opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cor<strong>e Values<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovation and Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical Skill Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrity and Professionalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student-Centered Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration and Industry Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Departments under the College<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Department of Computer Science<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focused on programming, algorithms, software development, artificial intelligence, and system architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Information Technology<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covers networking, database systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Software Engineering<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emphasizes the engineering principles behind software design, development, testing, and project management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Strength and Dynamic Faculty<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The College of Computing and Informatics is proud to have a team of young, vibrant, and forward-thinking instructors, many of whom are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pursuing or holding master\u2019s and PhD degrees in advanced computing fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involved in local and international research collaborations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active contributors to academic conferences, coding competitions, and innovation challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentoring student projects in software development, AI, robotics, and digital solutions for local problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laboratories and Learning Facilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To support our academic mission, the college offers access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern Computer Labs<\/strong> equipped with up-to-date PCs, high-speed internet, and access to cloud-based development environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking Labs<\/strong> supporting practical CCNA, cybersecurity, and systems administration training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software Innovation Hub<\/strong> where students work on real-world applications and research prototypes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Library Resources<\/strong> with access to leading journals, software tools, and programming tutorials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dean\u2019s Office \u2013 College of Computing and Informatics, Seminar Building First Floor<\/strong><br>Mekdela Amba University<br>Tulu Awulia, South Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia<br>\ud83d\udcde Phone: +251912135178<br>\ud83d\udce7 Email: cci@mkau.edu.et <br>\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.mkau.edu.et  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Profile Overview Welcome to the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at Mekdela Amba University a fast-growing academic community focused on equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and creativity required to thrive in the digital age. 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