More About The Department

The Department of Information Systems was established in 1433/1432 to be one of the College of Computer and Information Technology’s departments. It awards a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems. The department aims to qualify male and female students to fill technical and administrative positions. The department includes a selection of qualified professors to provide the latest scientific materials to students. Students of the Information Systems Department also benefit from the university’s network to access all scientific resources. We train our students in various primary computer fields such as programming, networks, systems design, and software engineering to help them achieve their goals and support them to be active in the decision-making process. The Department of Information Systems philosophy is based on making qualified students both in theoretical foundations of information systems and applied concepts in business science through practical applications that focus on identifying and solving existing problems in the business. Information systems combine Computer Foundations and technical needs of administrative organizations. The program provides theoretical foundations in information systems as well as an understanding of management principles and practices that are enhanced through practical application that focuses on identifying and solving existing problems in the business world.

الدكتور راكان نزال العنزي
Dr. Rakan Nazal Alanazi
Head of Information Systems Department

Vision and Mission

Vision 

We aim to be a leading provider of education and research in Information Systems that meet the needs of the regional and international business communities.

Mission 

To produce specialists in integrating information systems solutions with administrative operations, who can serve business organizations with their requirements of information technologies, who are characterized by the sense of community service, and have knowledge of recent research directions.

Goals

Within a few years of graduation, the students of the information system program are expected to:

  • Make a substantial technical contribution to the economic growth and welfare of the organizations they are part of, through their knowledge of Information Systems,
  • Be capable of identifying and analyzing a problem requiring an Information Systems based solution, in various application environments and of designing, implementing and evaluating a solution using state of the art tools and techniques,
  • Be consensually recognized as ethical, professional, and responsible Information Systems practitioners by their peers and superiors,
  • Demonstrate adequate communication and problem-solving skills, in their professional practice of Information Systems, and an ability to effectively work in a team to achieve a common goal.

Programs of the Information Systems Department

Bachelor's Programs

The Information Systems Department offers leading academic programs designed to prepare specialized professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving demands of the job market. These programs include:

Bachelor's Program in Information Systems:
Focused on enabling students to design and develop information systems to support administrative processes and decision-making within organizations... Read more.

Bachelor's Program in Data Science:
Provides a strong foundation in data analysis and extracting valuable insights using modern data science tools and techniques... Read more.

Master Programs

The Information Systems Department offers a Master's Program in Data Science, aiming to equip specialists with the expertise to handle big data and effectively apply advanced analytics. The program focuses on fostering innovation and developing creative solutions for complex challenges across various fields... Read more.