NAME OF THE PROGRAM

Master of Science in Information Systems.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FULFILLING THE DEGREE

To fullfill the Non-Thesis Option degree the student must:

• Complete 42 credit hours:
  • 33 required credits.
  • 9 elective credits.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Deliver a solid curriculum in Information Systems, which conforms to guidelines laid down by the Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Saud University.
2. Prepare qualified students for further higher education opportunities.
3. Prepare students to conduct applied research that has a direct impact on the concerns of the local community.
4. Supply local industries and educational systems with a qualified IT workforce.
5. Providing varieties of topics to students so that they can pick and choose from the various elective topics and emphasis areas that best fit their future career endeavors.

Admission

1. An applicant to the master's program in Information Systems should comply with the rules and regulations of graduate studies in Saudi Universities.
2. An applicant should have earned a grade point average of “Very Good” or better in the courses of undergraduate study.
3. A minimum GPA of 3.25/5 or its equivalent in the BS program is required and must be rated as 'very good'. 
4. An applicant must submit an English language test result.

Study Plan

* Regular Master (Non Thesis)