Master of science in Information Technology

Program Program Objectives Admission General Structure

Program

The M.Sc. in IT program is a unique opportunity to equip the graduates with the advanced skills in identifying the up-to-date real world problems, designing of technological information solutions, developing the appropriate solutions in the fields of business, health, education, research and communications fields. It was established in 1435.

The program provides in-depth exposure to various Information Technology specializations. Students will develop deep theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in specific areas so that they will have the intellectual and conceptual experience to play leading roles in the development of the information technology industry; including a number of core and elective courses in the areas of advanced web technologies and applications, advanced networks security, cloud computing and mobile computing, big data analytics, semantic and social web, usability and user experience, eBusiness, eGovernement, eLearning, multimedia applications, data mining, natural language processing, advanced IT project management.

Degree Name: Master of Science in Information Technology

Program Objectives

1. Provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in core technical areas of information technology.
2. Enhance student's ability to identify suitable solutions to complex technological challenges and apply critical thinking.
3. Equip students with advanced research skills to promote growth of knowledge in the field of information technology.
4. Encourage students to foster innovation in the field of information technology by exploring new approaches and emerging technologies.
5. Introduce graduates to the community with advanced IT standards, communication skills and ethical values.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements mentioned in the unified regulations for graduate studies in Saudi universities and the organizational and executive rules and procedures for postgraduate studies at King Saud University, the department requires the following to enroll in the program:

1. Bachelor's Degree

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, software engineering, computer science, computer engineering or specializations from college: engineering, architecture and planning, science, management from King Saud University or an accredited university. Any other specializations may be accepted, and priority in acceptance is given to the applicant's specialization near the preferred specializations.

2. GPA Requirement

Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of a "Very Good" GPA or "3.25/5" or equivalent.

3. English Language

A score of at least (4) in the IELTS test or equivalent.

4. Aptitude Tests

A score of at least (70) in the General Aptitude Test (the Quantitative section) or at least (144) in the GRE-Quantitative or equivalent.

Program General Structure

Thesis Option

Number of required units is (28) units in addition to (6) thesis units as follows:

Type of Courses	No. of Courses	No. of Units Required
Core Courses	6	(16) Units
Elective Courses	4	(12) Units
Thesis	1	(6) Units
Total	11	(28) Study units + (6) study units for thesis

Non-thesis Option

Number of units required is (36) including the project as follows:

Type of Courses	No. of Courses	No. of Units Required
Core Courses	5	(15) Units
Elective Courses	5	(15) Units
Research Project	2	(6) Units
Total	12	(36) Study units

Program Documents

Master Program Guide Download PDF (2024)

Master Brochure Download PDF

College of Computer and information science