The Information Systems program is one of the leading academic programs offered by the Department of Information Systems at the College of Computing and Information Technology. The program aims to equip students with specialized skills and knowledge that combine technology and management to meet the growing demands of the job market.

The program focuses on teaching students the design and development of digital systems and data analysis to support administrative processes and decision-making. It provides a comprehensive educational experience, covering fundamental courses such as programming, data structures, databases, and network management, alongside specialized courses like software engineering, cybersecurity, and information systems strategies.

Graduates of the Information Systems program are well-prepared to work across various sectors, including information systems analysis, software development, technical project management, and IT consulting, making them key contributors to organizational growth and achieving strategic goals.

Mission

Prepare specialists having knowledge, skills, and values related to the field of information systems, capable of developing and managing digital systems according to the labor market requirements, characterized by knowledge of modern research trends and contributing to community service. 

Objectives

The graduates of the program are expected to:

• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills related to the information systems field.
• Identify and analyze the field of work-related problems and implement appropriate solutions using the necessary technologies, scientific research, and innovation.
• Be professional, responsible, and ethically respectful in all of their professional practices.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts and work within a team to achieve common goals and be engaged in continuous professional improvement.

Study Plan

The study plan of the information systems program is distributed over 4 years (8 levels) including a variety of courses covering fundamental and advanced topics in the information systems field. To view the study plan, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete 126 credit hours to graduate. Graduation is granted upon the successful fulfillment of all graduation requirements according to the approved study plan for the Information Systems program, provided that the cumulative GPA is not less than 2.75 out of 5.0. The credit hour requirements are detailed in the table below:

International Accreditation:

The Information Systems program is accredited by the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission  [Oct. 1st 2016 - 2032].

http://www.abet.org

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