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 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 on information systems' development. It covers the technological domain of business requirements; focuses the analytical needs of business in accordance to the real-time challenges. The degree program comprises of 138 credit units and follow the national qualification framework (NFQ) knowledge areas.
Mission
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.
Program Goals
- Advance in their careers as information systems specialists.
- Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to advance professional and organizational goals.
- Continue education and research to propose innovative solutions for the betterment of society and advancement of the information systems discipline.
- Pursue lifelong learning with the motivation to deal with contemporary social and technological issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding
K1 Explain concepts, techniques, and theories related to information systems.
K2 Recognize the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to progress as an information system professional.
K3 Understand the principles of data science, including data manipulation and statistical analysis.
K4 Recognize common security technologies and tools used in information security.
K5 Describe the various components and functionalities of health information systems
2. Skills
S1 Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
S2 Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
S3 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
S4 Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
S5 Apply a diverse range of tools and techniques within the field of data science and Interpret the results.
S6 Examine common security controls and technologies used to protect systems and data.
S7 Design and implement analytical models and algorithms to solve healthcare-related problems
3. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
V1 Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
V2 Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
V3 Explore recent technologies as needed, using appropriate lifelong learning strategies.
Program Learning Outcomes for Data Science Track
K3 Understand the principles of data science, including data manipulation and statistical analysis.
S5 Apply a diverse range of tools and techniques within the field of data science and Interpret the results.
Program Learning Outcomes for Information Security Track
K4 Recognize common security technologies and tools used in information security.
S6 Examine common security controls and technologies used to protect systems and data.
Program Learning Outcomes for Health Informatics Track
K5 Describe the various components and functionalities of health information systems
S7 Design and implement analytical models and algorithms to solve healthcare-related problems
Enrollment and Graduation Rates
List of Achievements
- Achieved ABET Re-accreditations 2023.
- Published scientific research: 110
- Current research projects: 14
- Conferences organized by the program: 2
- Seminars held by the program: 50
- Conference attendees: 11
Main Tracks
General Information Systems
Data Science
Information Security
Health Informatics
Duration
Four years (8 Semester)
Study Plan (139 Credit Hours)
This is the current study plan for students enrolled in 2025 and onward. Students who were enrolled before can find their study plan here.
| Year 1 | |||
| Level 1 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 0212 CTR | Moderation | - | 2 |
| 0291 VOLN | Volunteering Skills | - | 2 |
| 0383 MATH | Linear Algebra | - | 3 |
| 0522 ENG | Intensive English Program | - | 5 |
| 1311 CCS | Problem Solving & Programming | - | 3 |
| 15 | |||
| Level 2 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 0221 ARAB | Arabic Language Skills | - | 2 |
| 0292 ENG | Specialized English Language | 0522 ENG | 2 |
| 0381 MATH | Calculus 1 | - | 3 |
| 0384 MATH | Probability & Statistics | - | 3 |
| 1312 CCS | Intro to Programming | 1311 CCS | 3 |
| 2261 CIS | Science communication | - | 2 |
| 15 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Level 3 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 0382 MATH | Calculus 2 | 0381 MATH | 3 |
| 1231 CIS | IT Infrastructure | - | 2 |
| 1300 CIS | Intro to Information Systems | - | 3 |
| 2321 CIS | Geographic Information Systems | - | 3 |
| 2351 CIS | Database Management | - | 3 |
| 2413 CCS | Object-Oriented Programming | 1312 CCS | 4 |
| 18 | |||
| Level 4 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 2323 CIS | Data Science | 0384 MATH | 3 |
| 2332 CIS | Information Security | - | 3 |
| 2341 CIS | System Analysis & Design | 1300 CIS | 3 |
| 2352 CIS | Health Informatics | - | 3 |
| 2431 CCS | Data Structure & Algorithms | 2413 CCS | 4 |
| 2461 CCS | Computer Networks | 2413 CCS | 4 |
| 20 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Level 5 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 2323 CCS | Operating Systems | 2413 CCS | 3 |
| 2344 CIS | Web Design & Development | - | 3 |
| 3353 CIS | Business Process Management | - | 3 |
| 3354 CIS | Enterprise systems | - | 3 |
| 3361 CIS | Project Management | - | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 1 | *** | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 2 | *** | 3 |
| 21 | |||
| Level 6 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 3323 CIS | Data Mining | 2321 CIS | 3 |
| 3324 CIS | Applied Machine Learning | 2323 CIS | 3 |
| 3355 CIS | Supply Chain Management | - | 3 |
| 4342 CEN | Internet of Things | - | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 3 | *** | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 4 | *** | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Level 7 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 0401 MHR | Career Preparation Skills (Training 1) | - | 4 |
| 3226 CCS | Technological Innovation | - | 2 |
| 4256 CIS | Computing Ethics | - | 2 |
| 4356 CIS | Information Systems Strategic Management | - | 3 |
| 4362 CIS | Project | 3361 CIS | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 5 | *** | 3 |
| *** | Concentration course 6 | *** | 3 |
| 20 | |||
| Level 8 | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 4863 CIS | Cooperative Training | - | 8 |
| 8 | |||
| Concentration Courses | ||||
| Track I – The general field of Information Systems | ||||
| Concentration | Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| Concentration course 1 | 3334 CIS | Emerging Technologies | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 2 | 3357 CIS | Human Computer Interaction | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 3 | 3384 CIS | IT Auditing | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 4 | 3391 CIS | Management of Healthcare Information Systems | 2352 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 5 | 4359 CIS | Advanced Topics in Information Systems | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 6 | 4375 CIS | Business Intelligence | 3323 CIS | 3 |
| Track II – Data Science | ||||
| Concentration | Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| Concentration course 1 | 3371 CIS | Data & Application Security | 2332 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 2 | 3372 CIS | Big Data | 3323 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 3 | 3373 CIS | Cloud Computing | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 4 | 3394 CIS | Healthcare Data Analysis | 2352 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 5 | 4375 CIS | Business Intelligence | 3323 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 6 | 4376 CIS | Advanced Topics in Data Science | - | 3 |
| Track III – Information Security | ||||
| Concentration | Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| Concentration course 1 | 3381 CIS | Network Security | 2332 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 2 | 3382 CIS | Cloud Computing Security | 2332 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 3 | 3383 CIS | Penetration Testing | 3381 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 4 | 3384 CIS | IT Auditing | - | 3 |
| Concentration course 5 | 4385 CIS | Incident Response & Digital Forensics | 3381 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 6 | 4386 CIS | Advanced Topics in Information Security | 3383 CIS | 3 |
| Track IV – Health Informatics | ||||
| Concentration | Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| Concentration course 1 | 3391 CIS | Management of Healthcare Information Systems | 2352 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 2 | 3392 CIS | Health Data Standards & Interoperability | 2352 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 3 | 3393 CIS | Regulation, Security, Privacy & Ethics in Healthcare | 3392 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 4 | 3394 CIS | Healthcare Data Analysis | 3392 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 5 | 4395 CIS | Clinical Decision Support Systems | 3394 CIS | 3 |
| Concentration course 6 | 4396 CIS | Advanced Topics in Healthcare | 3394 CIS | 3 |
| University Elective Courses | |||
| Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | CH |
| 0211 CTR | Ethics & Values | - | 2 |
| 0213 CTR | Rights | - | 2 |
| 0214 CTR | Building Awareness | - | 2 |
| 0215 CITI | Intro to National Culture | - | 2 |
| 0231 CTR | Thought & Philosophy | - | 2 |
| 0241 Art | Arts | - | 2 |
| 0251 BUS | Principles of Entrepreneurship | - | 2 |
| 0271 CITI | Citizenship | - | 2 |
| 0272 CITI | National History | - | 2 |
| 0281 PUH | Health Awareness | - | 2 |
| Total | 20 | ||
Free courses: 2 hrs
Curriculum Policy
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