About the Program
The master’s program offered by the Department of Information Technology at FCIT provides students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge of current topics in the field of information technology. The program is flexible and allows students to gain in-depth and extensive knowledge in the field of information technology. The program includes the basic courses in addition to a specific field of specialization. The basic programs are selected to provide an expansion in the field of information technology.
Program’s Mission
To produce high-quality specialists and researchers in the field of information technology who will serve the community and enrich the research body. The department will provide its graduates with the knowledge and skills to master, improve, and localize the IT solutions that address industry needs.
Program’s Goals
- To produce highly competent Information Technology graduates to pursue a higher degree or career in research in the field of Information Technology.
- To provide required knowledge and professional skills to the graduates in the domain of Information Technology to serve the needs of local industries and business.
- To prepare the graduates with sufficient research and scientific skills that promote industry collaboration for scientific and practical innovations.
- To equip the graduate students with cutting-edge IT technologies to enable entrepreneurship.
Program Learning Outcomes
- K1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the advanced body of knowledge, including contemporary research and development issues relevant to a particular discipline or profession of Information Technology.
- S1: Solve complex real-world IT problems by applying the learned principles, theories, methods, techniques, and specialized technologies to provide innovative and creative solutions.
- S2: Enrich and develop scientific competencies, conducting advanced research activities and independently executing professional IT-oriented projects to keep pace with modern-day science and technology requirements.
- S3: Communicate effectively in various forms such as books, reports, and scientific articles to disseminate accurate and specific information or results to exhibit excellency in leading research and development.
- V1: Commit to professional and ethical responsibilities while involved in self-development, teamwork, and leadership in the localization of IT-oriented enterprises.
PROGRAM’S GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES:
- Computing and Technical Skills
- Team Management
- Professional Responsibility
- Lifelong Learning
Master Thesis Documents
Enrollees / Graduates
| Year | Total Enrollees | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54 | 0 |
| 2015 | 58 | 1 |
| 2016 | 71 | 6 |
| 2017 | 87 | 6 |
| 2018 | 101 | 10 |
More About the Program
Regulations for Admission to the program of Master of Science in Information Technology
In addition to the General Admission Regulations put by Deanship of Graduate Studies, the following requirements should be satisfied:
Specialization required
Information Technology or Information Systems or Management Information Systems or Computer Science. Software Engineering from Computer Colleges.
Computer Engineering or Communication Engineering from Engineering Colleges
Required GPA
Very Good
Entry test
Not available
University general tests for graduates
Score not less than 65
English test
IELTS 3.5 or equivalent
Employer's approval
Required
Selection criteria
Criteria are as follow:
- Cumulative average of 50%.
- Test for university graduates 40%.
- The degree of specialization of the applicant is 10%.
Program’s Academic Administration
Prof. Muhammad Mostafa Monowar
Program Director for male side
Professor
mmonowar@kau.edu.sa
Dr.Afraa Attiah
Program Director for female side
Assistant Professor
aattiah@kau.edu.sa