Studies in web development can prepare students for careers in various areas of information technology. Academic programs in web development can cover topics such as coding, building websites and learning computer languages.

Higher education in Somalia has become privatized in recent years. Due to this change, the institutions and universities found within Somalia have been ranked some of the best in Africa and, in some cases, the world.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.