Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Faculty

computing & information tech.

Department

Duration

5 years

Language

English

About the Program

The Department of Information Technology offers a five-year academic program that is based on scientific foundations. The program aims to produce well-rounded computing professionals who are capable of administering and analyzing organizational situations, design, formulate and evaluate, and develop technological solutions within an organizational and societal context. Focusing on technological solutions for business and government organizations the IT program offers different tracks that provide a range of techno-logical skills for future IT professionals. This program builds on 26 credits of university-required course work in Islamic studies, Arabic language and communication skills, as well as a full academic First Year Program shared by Science, Medical, and Engineering. It also shares 24 credits of college-required basic computing coursework with other computing programs in the college.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a leading academic department in the region by paying particularly focused attention to scientific innovations and to provide the labor sectors with highly qualified graduates. To provide the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the entire region with research that is concerned with developing the practical sides of life.

Mission

To produce high-quality professionals and scientists in information technology. The program provides its graduates with sufficient knowledge, skills, and values to empower various segments of society.

Program Goals

1 Be able to professionally design, implement, deliver, integrate and manage Information Technology infrastructures and solutions.
2 Be capable of contributing towards recognized and relevant research and pursue postgraduate studies in the field of Information Technology to continually engage in life-long learning.
3 Demonstrate preparedness for career advancement in both private and public sectors and grow naturally in rank within the organization to contribute in achieving organizational goals by furnishing proven IT solutions.

Student Outcomes (SO's)

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Program educational objectives.

Creative and Critical thinking: Graduates are problem-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based knowledge to produce innovative solutions to community challenges which secure the sustainable development of social, political, and economic aspects.

Team working: Graduates collaborate openly with others and share information to achieve research and knowledge development goals.

Effective Communication: Graduates are effective communicators and lead effective community engagement and successful Entrepreneurship.

Leadership and professionalism: Graduates demonstrate professional behavior and have the potential to be entrepreneurs and take leadership roles in their careers and communities.

English Proficiency: Graduates have English proficiency skills that enable them to communicate, which leads to innovations and entrepreneurship.

Discipline Excellence: Graduates have a comprehensive understanding of their disciplines and are able to apply specialized knowledge in a multidisciplinary context in the practice.

Technological skills: Graduates have the technical and artificial intelligence skills and knowledge which enable graduates to adapt to new technologies, and acquire more skills in the contemporary digital world.

Lifelong learning: Graduates are lifelong learners who are curious and seek information to solve problems and make a difference in the community.

Cultural competency: Graduates respect and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Independence and proactivity: Graduates have the ability to act with confidence based on their own personal and cultural values and start their own projects to solve careers or community problems.

Resilience and adaptation: Graduates have the skills to cope with different types of challenges to maintain the sustainability of their professional and social communities.

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