PJAIT BRANCH IN BYTOM

First courses at the Faculty of Information Technology at the PJA it branch in Bytom will start in the 2023/2024 academic year. The Faculty’s programme is modelled on the one implemented at its parent unit in Warsaw, which is highly rated by employers. What sets PJA it Bytom apart is the implementation of a modern, project-based learning method (PBL). It consists of students’ independent work, during a predetermined period of time, to solve a particular problem. This makes our students think outside the box and provides them with project management skills. This method also teaches students creative and critical thinking as well as gives them the courage to experiment in order to find an optimal and practical solutions to a problem. Such skills are extremely valued on the labour market, especially in the era of the upcoming Industry 4.0.

The topics implemented as part of PBL are initiated by the Faculty’s partners in the business community. As part of the projects carried out from the first year of study, students learn about practical software engineering methodologies. This knowledge, though required in the industry, is usually neglected by more theory-oriented study programmes. The ability to choose PBL topics reinforces the student's commitment and allows for the practical use of acquired theoretical knowledge. By participating in project-based learning, students practice setting goals, phasing tasks as well as communication and cooperation. The main learning outcomes of projects carried out by our students are: use of programming languages, development of teamwork skills as well as leadership qualities.

Faculty of Information Technology at PJA it Bytom offers full-time and part-time studies. Both full-time and part-time mode consists of 7 semesters. After the second year of study, students choose from a vast range of specialisations according to their interests.

A practice-oriented profile of PJA it Bytom is grounded in the project-based learning method. It became possible thanks to unique equipment and laboratory facilities of the Research and Development Centre (c BR) located in the same building. The c BR has been operating since 2015, carrying out, in collaboration with other research units, hospitals and entrepreneurs, a number of innovative projects concerning, for example: autonomous drone swarms, video data acquisition and analysis in facial recognition process or posture and gait analysis in the diagnosis of movement disorders.