Information systems have become a critical part of the products, services, operations, and management of organizations. Thus, offering a Computer Applications and Systems Administration program enables individuals to make a positive difference in the world. Information systems increase efficiency in business processes. Hence, such a program will contribute to national competitiveness. Having a Computer Applications and Systems Administration program will provide individuals with a foundation of knowledge, problem solving, and logical thinking that will serve as a competitive advantage in whatever field they choose. KSA labor market is currently experiencing a large demand for Saudi professionals who are capable of carrying computing jobs that are critical to the national security.
Program vision
College's computer department to offer, among very few, highly recognized postgraduate computer applications and systems management program on local and regional levels.
Program message
To offer graduate program in Computer Science that provides both rigorous scientific basis and practical skills demanded by the local market.
Program goals
- Preparing researchers in the fields of computer applications and systems administration.
- Preparing individuals capable of working as professionals in the fields of computer science, such as: Software Development, etc, Software Project Management, Decision Support Systems, Information Security, e-Business, e-Commerce, etc.
Courses
| code | name | credits |
|---|---|---|
| 500 CAS | Computer Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| 510 CAS | Computer Programming | 3 |
| 520 CAS | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| 530 CAS | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| 597 CAS | Research Seminar | 2 |
| 598 CAS | MS Project 1 | 2 |
| 599 CAS | MS Project 2 | 3 |
| code | name | credits |
|---|---|---|
| 511 CAS | Advanced Computer Programming | 3 |
| 512 CAS | Data Structures | 3 |
| 513 CAS | Web Programming | 3 |
| 535 CAS | Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| 540 CAS | Distributed Business Applications | 3 |
| 550 CAS | Information Security | 3 |
| 560 CAS | Software Project Management | 3 |
| 561 CAS | E-Commerce | 3 |
| 562 CAS | Quality Control and Software Testing | 3 |
| 563 CAS | Enterprise Resource Planning( E R P ) Systems | 3 |
| 570 CAS | Business Management | 3 |
| 571 CAS | Principles and Practices of Management | 3 |
| 580 CAS | Selected topics in Applied Computing | 3 |
| 581 CAS | Selected Topics in E-Business | 3 |
| 582 CAS | Selected Topics in Web Applications and Services | 3 |
| 511 CS | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| 527 CS | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| 587 CS | Multimedia Applications | 3 |
| 540 CS | Computer Networks | 3 |