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Due the increasing demand for IT graduates in the job market and the large investment of the Saudi government in knowledge economy which is based on advanced IT facilities, and due to the need for various specializations relevant to IT field, the BSc in IT has been launched to meet these requirements. The program enhances and thus contributes to the National strategic plans for communication and IT needed for localizing IT and satisfying job market demands. The academic plan covers various IT domains and complies with the accreditation criteria and international peer programs
Note: Program applied to all student who finish first common year and entering the program at the beginning of the academic year 2021-2022
Justifications for offering the program
- Contributing to the national strategic communication and IT plan.
- The importance of information technology job for Saudi institutions and society.
- The increasing job market needs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for specialized workforce in IT.
- The constant need in the labor market (public and private) to specialists in information technology.
- Few number of Saudi universities offer BSc programs in IT.
- The fulfilment of national high-quality projects, which aim to develop the IT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Objectives
-Apply technical solutions that can improve task delivery and help institutions in achieving their objectives.
-Administer IT the hardware and the manpower in the work place.
-Keep pace with rapid developments in IT and evaluate and adopt the best applications in the work environment.
-Build and manage digital content of available IT systems in the workplace.
Study Duration
8 semesters of total of 130 Credits and 42 Courses
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the main concepts and technologies related to information technology.
- Realize the evaluation and assessment of tasks performed as IT professionals.
- Describe and analyze the user needs and computing requirements appropriate to problems’ solutions.
- Apply the concepts, methods, tools and technologies mastered during the academic program.
- Apply theories in modelling and designing IT systems using cutting edge tools and technologies.
- Apply analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation principles of IT solutions to fit industrial requirements and support techpreneurship.
- Carry out the assigned tasks with quality of work in accordance with international standards.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, using appropriate media.
- Identify the needs for continuous development of professional, legal and ethical skills with the ability to engage all group members.
- Function effectively on teamwork projects and activities to accomplish a common goal.
Employment opportunities for graduates
- Software developer.
- Assistant database administrator.
- Computer Network Supervisor.
- Site supervisor and operator.
- Technical support specialist.
- Website developer and programmer.
- Information systems supervisor.
- Information technology specialist.
- Information systems administrator.
- Computer operator.
- Computer operator supervisor.
- Internet of Things specialist (upon completion of the Internet of Things Track).
- Cloud computing specialist (upon completion of the cloud computing Track).
- Cyber security specialist (upon completion of the cyber security Track).
University Requirements are 34 credits
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG001 | English Skills 1 | 8 | |
| ENG002 | English Skills 2 | 8 | |
| CS001 | Computer Essentials | 3 | |
| COMM001 | Communication Skills | 2 | |
| CI001 | Academic Skills | 2 | |
| MATH001 | Fundementals of Mathematics | 3 | |
| ISLM 101 | ISLAMIC FAITH | 2 | Pass First Year |
| ISLM 102 | PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & ETHICS IN ISLAM | 2 | Pass First Year |
| ISLM 103 | ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM | 2 | ISLM 101 |
| ISLM 104 | ISLAMIC SOCIAL SYSTEM | 2 | ISLM 102 |
| Total | 34 | ||
College Requirements are 36 credits
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT232 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 | Pass First Year |
| MATH150 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | Pass First Year |
| SCI101 | General Physics 1 | 3 | Pass First Year |
| SCI201 | General Physics 2 | 3 | SCI101 |
| IT241 | Operating Systems | 3 | IT233 |
| IT244 | Introduction to Database | 3 | IT232 |
| IT245 | Data Structure | 3 | IT232 |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | |
| MATH251 | Linear Algebra | 3 | MATH150 |
| IT351 | Computer Networks | 3 | IT241 |
| STAT101 | Statistics | 3 | |
| IT499 | Practical Training | 3 | Passing 86 credit hours |
| Total | 36 | ||
Major Requirements: 60
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT231 | Introduction to IT and IS | 3 | Pass First Year |
| IT233 | Computer Organization | 3 | Pass First Year |
| IT352 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 | IT231 , IT245 |
| IT353 | System Analysis and Design | 3 | IT245 |
| IT354 | Database Management Systems | 3 | IT244 |
| IT361 | Web Technologies | 3 | IT352 , IT244 |
| IT362 | IT Project Management | 3 | IT353 |
| IT363 | Network Management | 3 | IT351 |
| IT364 | IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | IT244 |
| IT365 | Enterprise Systems | 3 | IT352 |
| IT475 | Decision Support Systems | 3 | IT354 |
| IT476 | IT Security & Policies | 3 | IT351 |
| IT479 | Senior Project I | 3 | IT354 , IT361 |
| IT485 | Professional Ethics in IT | 3 | IT362 |
| IT487 | Mobile Application Development | 4 | IT361 |
| IT489 | Senior Project II | 3 | IT479 |
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 1 | 3 | See Electives Tables |
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 2 | 3 | See Electives Tables |
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 3 | 3 | See Electives Tables |
| Total | 60 | ||
Electives Courses – Cloud Computing Track
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT471 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 | IT363 |
| IT473 | Cloud Systems Architecture | 3 | IT363 |
| IT481 | Cloud Security | 3 | IT471 |
| IT483 | Cloud System Administration | 3 | IT471 |
| Total | |||
Electives Courses – Cyber Security Track
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT474 | Introduction to Cyber Security and Digital Crime | 3 | IT363 |
| IT478 | Network Security | 3 | IT363 |
| IT484 | Wireless Sensor Networks | 3 | IT474 |
| IT488 | Cyber Forensics | 3 | IT474 |
| Total | |||
Electives Courses – Internet-of-Things Track
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT470 | Introduction to IoT | 3 | IT363 |
| IT472 | IoT Network Design | 3 | IT363 |
| IT480 | Enterprise Internet of Things | 3 | IT470 |
| IT482 | IoT Security and Privacy | 3 | IT470 |
| Total | |||
Second Year ( Third Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT231 | Introduction to IT and IS | 3 | Pass First Common Year |
| IT232 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 | Pass First Common Year |
| IT233 | Computer Organization | 3 | Pass First Common Year |
| MATH150 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | Pass First Common Year |
| SCI101 | General Physics 1 | 3 | Pass First Common Year |
| ISLM101 | ISLAMIC FAITH | 2 | Pass First Common Year |
| Total | 17 | ||
Second Year ( Fourth Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT241 | Operating Systems | 3 | IT233 |
| IT244 | Introduction to Database | 3 | IT232 |
| IT245 | Data Structure | 3 | IT232 |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | - |
| MATH251 | Linear Algebra | 3 | MATH150 |
| SCI201 | General Physics2 | 3 | SCI101 |
| Total | 18 | ||
Third Year ( Fifth Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT351 | Computer Networks | 3 | IT241 |
| IT352 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 | IT231؛IT245 |
| IT353 | System Analysis and Design | 3 | IT245 |
| IT354 | Database Management Systems | 3 | IT244 |
| STAT101 | Statistics | 3 | - |
| ISLM102 | PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & ETHICS IN ISLAM | 2 | - |
| Total | 17 | ||
Third Year ( Sixth Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT361 | Web Technologies | 3 | IT352؛IT244 |
| IT362 | IT Project Management | 3 | IT353 |
| IT363 | Network Management | 3 | IT351 |
| IT364 | IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | IT244 |
| IT365 | Enterprise Systems | 3 | IT352 |
| ISLM103 | ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM | 2 | ISLAM 101 |
| Total | 17 | ||
Fourth Year ( Seventh Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 1 | 3 | Elective Prereq |
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 2 | 3 | Elective Prereq |
| IT475 | Decision Support Systems | 3 | IT354 |
| IT476 | IT Security & Policies | 3 | IT351 |
| IT479 | Senior Project I | 3 | IT354؛ IT361 |
| ISLM104 | ISLAMIC SOCIAL SYSTEM | 2 | ISLAM 102 |
| Total | 17 | ||
Fourth Year ( Eighth Semester )
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 3 | 3 | Elective Prereq |
| IT4XX | Elective Course in IT 4 | 3 | Elective Prereq |
| IT485 | Professional Ethics in IT | 3 | IT362 |
| IT487 | Mobile Application Development | 3 | IT361 |
| IT489 | Senior Project II | 3 | IT479 |
| IT499 | Practical Training | 3 | Pass 86 Credits |
| Total | 18 | ||
Courses to be Offred during the Academic Year 2022-2023 ( Old Plan )
Fourth Academic Year
Seven Semester
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hour |
Prerequisites |
|
IT490 |
Senior Project I |
2 |
2 |
|
|
IT440 |
System Integration |
3 |
3 |
IT243؛ IT340 |
|
IT342 |
Enterprise Systems |
3 |
3 |
IT201 |
|
IT445 |
Decision Support Systems |
3 |
3 |
IT344 |
|
IT441 |
Multimedia System Development |
3 |
3 |
IT230 |
|
ISLM104 |
ISLAMIC SOCIAL SYSTEM |
2 |
2 |
ISLAM 102 |
|
Total hours for the seventh semester |
16 |
16 |
|
|
Eighth Semester
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hour |
Prerequisites |
|
IT491 |
Senior Project II |
4 |
4 |
IT490 |
|
IT446 |
Data Mining and Data Warehousing |
3 |
3 |
IT344 |
|
IT448 |
Mobile Application Development |
3 |
3 |
IT230 |
|
IT407 |
Professional Issues in IT |
3 |
3 |
IT270 |
|
IT409 |
IT Security and Policies |
3 |
3 |
IT340 |
|
IT499 |
Practical Training |
3 |
3 |
Pass 86 Credits |
|
Total hours for the eighth semester |
19 |
19 |
|
|
|
Total hours for the fourth academic year |
35.00 |
35.00 |
|
|
For study plan files
Study plan for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (2019/2020) and before Click here
Study plan for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (2020/2021) and after Click here
Study plan fiowshart for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (2020/2021) and after Click here
Practical Training Guide Click here
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Click here
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology-old Click here
BSIT Program Specification Click here
IT- Student Handbook Click here
IT -Quality Assurance Manual Click here
BIST Kpis Report Click here
BSIT Annual Program Report 2019-2020 Click here
BSIT Annual Program Report 2020-2021 Click here
BSIT Operational Plan Click here
