About the Program
The Department of Information Systems offers an academic program to obtain the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Information Systems) through the thesis and the study of some courses. The aim of the program is to provide students with specialized academic knowledge in the fields of information systems, to develop the students’ skills of technical applied information systems in the industrial fields in accordance with modern international trends, to develop their academic, scientific and research skills and to develop their thinking skills to innovate advanced technical solutions. Specialized and qualified to work in the various technical fields of information systems. By introducing them to the latest developments and technologies in the fields of advanced Computer Information Systems, Data Science and Analytic, Information Security, Cyber Security and Digital Forensic, Big Data, Advanced Electronic Systems, as well as Intelligent Decision Support Systems.
Program’s Mission
To deliver graduate students with a distinguished level of education and scientific research in Information Systems and the related disciplines in academic and industrial IS-related fields to meet the need of local and international societies.
Program’s Goals
- To provide graduate students with scientific and theoretical knowledge in the area of information systems specialization
- To develop professional research skills and practices for graduates by familiarizing them with the latest IS-innovative solutions to match the need of society, industry, and businesses.
- To deliver students who have expertise in contributing professional guidance to the community.
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Regulations for Admission to the program of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems.
In addition to the General Admission Regulations put by Deanship of Graduate Studies , the following requirements should be satisfied:
Specialization required
Bachelor degree from Scientific college, engineering and have master degree specialized in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Information Systems from any computing college.
University general tests for graduates
Score not less than 65
English test
TOEFL 500 or equivalent
Employer's approval
Partially required
Selection criteria
Criteria are as follow:
- University general tests for post graduate 30%, minimum score should not be less than 65
- Written exam in the department 40%
- Research potential of the applicant 30%, and is estimated by the scientific section against:
- The objective of the study is to be submitted in writing by the applicant (Statement purpose)
- Research contributions for the applicant (publication of research, participation in scientific research events, or research contributions in the program specialization).
- Those who obtained at least 70% of the above criteria are accepted according to the available number of admissions.
Approval of the Employer
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