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  3. B.S in Information Systems - Abha
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Program Overview

 

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      The program is designed and formulated by understanding the priority of university mission, goals, and objectives. The program is widely-designed in the Computer Science domain and emphasizes on Information Systems' development. It covers the technological domain of business requirements; focuses the analytical needs of business in accordance to the real-time challenges.
 
      The current curriculum does not have any tracks, optional courses, and electives. All the courses are compulsory; only one course, titled Selected Topics, keeps on changing to latest technology domain.
 
      The degree program comprises of 151 credit units. The degree plan spans over five academic years: two semesters (Fall and Spring) in an academic year (the third one, the Summer semester, is optional). A student can take minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credit units per semester. The classes are held five days a week, 8.00 AM to through the day.
 
      The program is offered in the Department of Information Systems, College of Computer Science at the main campus (Al-Gregar, Abha) for male students and at Al-Samer Campus for female students. The program at the female campus is directly controlled and monitored from the main campus. The program is also offered at other campuses of KKU on the guidelines of the department.
 
  1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the information systems discipline.
  2. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
  3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
  4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
  6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  7. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
  8. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  9. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
  10. An understanding of and an ability to support the use, delivery, and management of information systems within an Information Systems environment.
 
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 Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
(ABET) PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4
PLO-a  An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the information systems discipline. ✔   ✔  
PLO-b  An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. ✔   ✔  
PLO-c  An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. ✔      
PLO-d  An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.   ✔ ✔  
PLO-e  An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.   ✔ ✔  
PLO-f  An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.   ✔    
PLO-g  An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.     ✔  
PLO-h  Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development. ✔ ✔   ✔
PLO-i  An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice. ✔   ✔ ✔
PLO-j  An understanding of and an ability to support the use, delivery, and management of information systems within an Information Systems  environment. ✔   ✔  

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Student Enrollment Statistics

Academic Year
Accepted New Students
Total
Male
Female
2011-12
1432-33
84
60
144
2012-13
1433-34
106
120
226
2013-14
1434-35
90
66
156
2014-15
1435-36
60
62
122
2015-16
1436-37
64
70
134

 

 

Student Graduation Statistics

Academic Year Graduated Students Total
Male Female
2011-12 1432-33 67 54 121
2012-13 1433-34 54 59 113
2013-14 1434-35 44 48 92
2014-15 1435-36 21 46 67
2015-16 1436-37 0 0 0