The Department of Information and Computer Technologies was created to train highly qualified specialists in the fields of Information Technology and Electronics, Automation and Electronic Communications.

The main goal of the department is to train competitive specialists for the national and international labor market, able to quickly adapt to the rapid development of technology and changes in society in the context of digital transformation. Graduates of the department have the necessary competencies to solve complex problems in the field of software engineering, information systems and technologies, automation, computer-integrated technologies and robotics. The training programs take into account the goals of sustainable development and are focused on contributing to the post-war reconstruction of the country, contributing to the creation of modern digital infrastructure and the development of a high-tech environment, in particular in light industry and other areas of activity.

Main objectives:

1. Improving the quality of education through the integration of the latest educational technologies, raising the level of teaching, updating curricula in accordance with modern labor market requirements. Implementation of innovative teaching methods, such as blended learning, practical trainings and laboratories, project activities that promote the development of critical thinking and skills to solve complex professional problems independently.
2. International cooperation and academic mobility development of partnerships with leading universities and research institutions in the field of information technology, electronics, automation, and electronic communications. Active involvement of students and faculty in academic mobility programs, internships, and exchange of experience to improve international competence.
3. Development of scientific research and innovation promoting the development of scientific research in the field of information technology, automation, robotics and electronic communications that are of scientific and practical importance for modern engineering practices and business. Support for student and faculty research projects, innovative startups, and commercialization of research results.
4. Training of competitive specialists  orientation of the educational process to the needs of the labor market, promotion of the formation of the necessary professional competencies in higher education students, such as the ability to accumulate, process and systematize professional knowledge on the creation and maintenance of software and recognition of the importance of lifelong learning, the ability to manage IT projects focused on light industry, using modern methods of management and integration of IT solutions; the ability to use to solve problems. Creating conditions for the development of soft skills, such as effective communication, leadership, change and conflict management, teamwork, public speaking skills, time management, critical thinking, and stress resistance, which are important for a successful career in the globalized digital world.
5. Integration with industry and business creation of educational laboratories at the department that cooperate with leading companies and organizations to ensure the relevance of educational programs and professional orientation of higher education students. Conducting internships, practices, engaging guest lecturers, and organizing meetings with industry representatives to study real needs and trends.

The department is a graduate department and trains specialists in the following specialties:

Specialty 121 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Educational degree – «Bachelor».

Educational program «Software Engineering».

The specialty 121 «Software Engineering» is aimed at training highly qualified specialists capable of developing, testing, implementing and maintaining software products and systems for various industries. Graduates of this specialty will have the professional competencies and skills to create software that meets high quality, safety and efficiency requirements in a rapidly changing technology environment.

Graduates of specialty 121 «Software Engineering» can work in IT companies, research institutions, enterprises of various industries, including light industry, and engage in entrepreneurial activities in the field of software development and innovative technologies.

Specialty 126 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Educational degree – «Bachelor's degree».

Educational program «IT Project Management».

The specialty 126 «Information Systems and Technologies» is aimed at training specialists capable of developing, implementing, administering and maintaining information systems that ensure the effective management of IT projects of varying complexity and scale using modern tools and technologies. Graduates of this specialty acquire professional competencies and skills to solve problems related to data processing and analysis, creation of intelligent systems for making management decisions, and optimization of business processes through the use of modern information technologies.

Graduates of the specialty 126 «Information Systems and Technologies» can work in IT companies, business structures, research institutions, government agencies, as well as engage in entrepreneurial activities in the development and implementation of information systems, business analytics and other areas where effective data and information technology management is required.

Specialty 174 AUTOMATION, COMPUTER-INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES AND ROBOTICS

Educational degree – «Bachelor's degree». Educational program «Automation and computer-integrated technologies».

Educational degree – «Master». Educational program “Computer-integrated technological processes and production”.

The specialty 174 Automation, computer-integrated technologies and robotics is aimed at training highly qualified specialists capable of developing, implementing and operating automation systems, computer-integrated technologies and robotic systems in various industries. Graduates of this specialty acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the development and use of modern automated and robotic systems to optimize production processes, improve their efficiency, safety and quality.

Graduates of the specialty 174 «Automation, Computer-Integrated Technologies and Robotics» can work in various industries, as well as in the field of research and development, which require automation and optimization of technological processes, integration of innovative systems to improve efficiency, safety and quality of production. The activities of automation specialists are aimed at creating and implementing advanced solutions that increase productivity and competitiveness.

The support in students learning and educational activities is carried out by the group curator, who is appointed from among the faculty members of the department during the first year. The curator actively participates in shaping the active civic position of the youth, monitors students' progress in learning, upbringing, and development, and contributes to the improvement of their cultural level. Additionally, they assist in engaging students in research activities, participation in clubs, creative competitions, excursions, and other events.

The classes use 3 specialized laboratories for laboratory work in professionally-oriented disciplines, lecture hall, multimedia projection equipment, premises for course, diploma design and research work.

The main laboratories include:

• training laboratory of software engineering and information systems;
• training laboratory for design and modeling of automated systems;
• training laboratory of automated control and microprocessor technology.

At the department, there are 5 ongoing scientific circles:

1) "Modern Information Technologies"

Leaders: Head of the Department of ICT, Ph.D., Associate Professor Skidan V.V.,

Senior lecturer, Pilypenko V.I.

2) "Intellectual Information Control Systems"

Leader: D.Т.Sc., Professor Nikonov O.Ya.

3) "Design of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things"

Leader: Ph.D., Associate Professor Lebedenko Yu.O.

4) "IT Innovations: Technologies and Products"

Leader: Ph.D., Associate Professor Volivach A.P.

5) "Computer engineering of additive technologies"

Leader: Ph.D., Associate Professor Novak D.S.