Master Of Science Program in Computer Information Systems

About the Program

The master program in Computer Information Systems helps those who study cognitive development by offering them access to up-to-date research in one of the following fields: Decision support systems, information security systems, or electronic systems’ development based on student’s wish.

The program provides an opportunity for its graduates to pursue their higher studies and conduct more scientific research. Some of the program’s objectives include: providing high calibre of specialists in computer information systems and knowledge fields since they are increasingly needed in the execution of developmental plans with the aim of serving community. The program also aims to enable students to carry out developed and specialized scientific work to support scientific research activities in the department, in particular, and to serve community in general in one of the following areas: decision support systems, information security systems, or the development of electronic systems.

Program’s Mission

To equip graduate students with superior, cutting-edge educational and research experiences, and skills required to excel in related disciplines of information systems to meet the need of society.

Program’s Goals

  • To produce professional graduates with advanced knowledge, professional skills and ethics in Information Systems.
  • To prepare highly qualified specialized national cadres for innovative solutions in research, industry, and businesses.
  • To deliver students who have expertise in contributing professional guidance to the community.

Graduate Attributes

  • Business Problem Solver: MS-IS graduates are efficient problem-solvers, they have a critical and evidence-based thinking to develop innovative responses to any problems. They have a commitment to serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection.
  • Communication Skills: MS-IS Graduates can speak the English language easily, well, and quickly. They respect the social, biological, cultural and economic diversity in global life.
  • Professional Responsibility: MS-IS graduates engage in professional behavior and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
  • Development and Management Skills: MS-IS graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area. They will be prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal and professional development.
  • Collaborative Thinking: MS-IS graduates convey ideas/information effectively to a group of audiences and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals with teamwork.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge: By the end of this program the student should be able to:

  • K1: Explain fundamental and advanced Information Systems knowledge
  • K2: Demonstrate the modern Information Systems developments in specified areas.
  • K3: Present and analyze complex problems, suggest scientific solutions, and identify the application feasibility

Skills: By the end of this program the student should be able to:

  • S1: Apply the recent scientific approaches of Information Systems in solving practical challenges.
  • S2: Employ the latest techniques and tools for the efficient development of different Information Systems
  • S3: Examine different methods of Information Infrastructure management and security.
  • S4: Implement advanced techniques in scientific research.

Value: On successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • V1: Interpret concepts of Scientific integrity.
  • V2: Integrate into small scientific work teams and understand the different team member roles
  • V3: Develop multi-cultural and multi-lingual inter-communication and leadership skills

Master Thesis Documents

Enrollees / Graduates

Year Total Enrollees Graduates
2019 8 7
2020 11 7
2021 7 1
2022 4 1
2023 7 0
2024 3 3
2025 12 3

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