Bachelor in Information Systems

The Bachelor in Information Systems degree program is offered by the Department of Informatics and Computer Systems since its establishment in the year 2002-2003, 1423\1424 H, in the premises of the College of Computer Science. The program is designed and formulated by understanding the priority of university mission, goals, and objectives. The program is widely designed in the Computer Science domain and emphasizes Information Systems development. It covers the technological domain of business requirements; and focuses on the analytical needs of business in accordance with the real-time challenges. The degree program comprises of 195 credit hours and follows the National Qualification Framework (NFQ) knowledge areas.

 

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To provide high-quality education and exposure to a research environment with the combination of theory, practice, and real-world experience in the field of information systems, to produce graduates having professional competence and motivation to participate in community service.

 

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  1. Advance in their careers as information systems specialists.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to advance professional and organizational goals.
  3. Continue education and research to propose innovative solutions for the betterment of society and advancement of the information systems discipline.
  4. Pursue lifelong learning with the motivation to deal with contemporary social and technological issues.

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain concepts, techniques, and theories related to information systems.
  2. Recognize the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to progress as an information system professional.
  3. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 
  4. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  5. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  7. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  8. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  9. Explore recent technologies as needed, using appropriate lifelong learning strategies.

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Enrolment and Graduation Rates


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 Main Tracks

Information Security

Data Science

 

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Duration

Four years (12 Semester)

 

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Study Plan (138 Credit Hours)

This is the current study plan for students enrolled in 2019 and onward. Students who were enrolled before 2019 can find their study plan here.

 

 Year 1

  

 

 

Level 1

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

011-ENG-6

Intensive English Program 1

-

6

108-MATH-4

Calculus I

-

4

111-ICI-2

The Entrance to Islamic Culture

-

2

011-ENG-6

Intensive English Program 1

-

6
     

12

 

 

 

 

Level 2

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

012-ENG-6

Intensive English Program 2

011-ENG-6

6

109-MATH-4

Calculus II

108-MATH-4

4

111-CCS-5

Introduction to Computing

 -

5

 

 

 

15
 

 

  

 

Level 3

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

112-ICI-2

Islamic Culture 2

-

2

121-CCS-4

Introduction to Programming

111-CCS-5

4

141-CIS-5

Systems Analysis and Design

-

5

111-CIS-4

Introduction to Information Systems

-

4

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 Year 2

  

 

 

Level 4

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

113-MATH-4

Linear Algebra

108-MATH-4

4

113-ICI-2

Islamic Culture 3

-

2

222-CCS-6

Object-Oriented Programming

 121-CCS-4

6

242-CIS-5

Software Development Methodologies

 141-CIS-5

5
     

17

 

 

 

 

Level 5

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

139-BSHR-3

Communication Skills

-

3

271-CIS-4

Programming for Data Science

222-CCS-6

4

371-CCS-5

Data Communication & Computer Networks

-

5

339-MATH-4

Probability and Statistics

-

4

 

 

 

16
 

 

  

 

Level 6

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

231-CIS-5

Database Management Systems

-

5

114-ICI-2

Islamic Culture 4

-

2

201-ARAB-2

Arabic Language Skills

-

2

231-CCS-6

Data Structures and Algorithms

222-CCS-6

6

 

 

 

15

 

Year 1

 

 

 Year 3

  

 

 

Level 7

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

111-BSHR-4

Principles of Management

-

4

332-CIS-5

Advanced Database Management Systems

231-CIS-5

5

372-CIS-4

Introduction to Data Science

271-CIS-4

4

352-CIS-4

Information Security

371-CCS-5

4

382-CIS-5

Training

242-CIS-5

5
     

22

 

 

 

 

Level 8

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

362-CIS-4

Business Process Management

-

4

323-CIS-4

Web Design and Development

-

4

381-CCS-4

Operating Systems

-

4

361-CIS-5

Accounting Information Systems

-

5

 

 

 

17
 

 

  

 

Level 9

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

***

College Elective I

-

5

343-CIS-4

Project Management

242-CIS-5

4

202-ARAB-2

Arabic Editing

-

2

373-CIS-4

Data Mining

372-CIS-4

4

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 Year 4

  

 

 

Level 10

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

***

College Elective II

-

5

***

Elective I

-

4

453-CIS-4

Network Security Fundamentals

352-CIS-4

4

474-CIS-4

Applied Machine Learning

373-CIS-4

4
     

17

 

 

 

 

Level 11

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

***

Elective II

-

4

454-CIS-4

IT Audit and Control

-

4

463-CIS-5

Enterprise Systems

362-CIS-4

5

491-CIS-5

Project 1

-

5

 

 

 

18
 

 

  

 

Level 12

 

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

***

Elective III

-

4

444-CIS-4

Human Computer Interaction

-

4

483-CIS-3

Computing Ethics

-

3

492-CIS-5

Project 2

491-CIS-3

5

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 Tracks Electives

 

 

Track I

Data Science

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

433-CIS-4

Big Data Management

373-CIS-4

4

458-CIS-4

Cloud Computing

381-CCS-4

4

464-CIS-4

Business Intelligence

373-CIS-4

4

475-CIS-4

Data Visualization

372-CIS-4

4

 

 

 

 

Track II

Information Security

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

455-CIS-4

Security Testing and Assessment

453-CIS-4

4

456-CIS-4

Security Incident Management

453-CIS-4

4

457-CIS-4

Cryptography

-

4

476-CIS-4

Internet of Things Analytics and Security

373-CIS-4

4
 

 

  

 

Track III

Information Systems

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

465-CIS-4

Health Informatics

373-CIS-4

4

466-CIS-4

Geographical Information Systems

-

4

467-CIS-4

E-Commerce

-

4

424-CIS-4

Mobile Application Development

-

4

 

 

 

 

 College Electives

 

 

Department

Computer Science

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

313-CCS-5

Game Development

222-CCS-6

5

223-CCS-5

Advanced Object Oriented

222-CCS-6

5

 

 

 

 

Department

Computer Engineering

 

 

Code

Course Name

Pre-requisite

CH

455-CCE-5

Wireless Networks

-

5

456-CCE-5

Internet Routing Architecture

-

5

472-CCE-5

Robotics

-

5
 

 

  

 
Department
Department of Informatics and Computer Systems