• Introduction:

       The Department of Information Systems is considered one of the main departments of

       the College of Computer and Information Sciences since its inception in the year 1404. Since

       its establishment, the department has strived to meet the growing needs of human resources

       in the computer and information technology sector by providing distinguished academic

       programs. The department's academic programs varied between bachelor's, master's, and

       PhD. In light of the department’s endeavor to keep pace with developments in the national

       economy and changes in the labor market, the department offers the Executive Master’s

       Program in Data Science and Management, which aims to provide the labor market with

       specialists in data science and management and prepare leaders in this field in the public and

       private sectors.

• Degree Names:

  Executive Master’s in Data Science and Management.

   

• Program Language:

  English

   

• Significance and Justifications of the Program:

        1. Keeping pace with the targets of Vision 2030, which emphasized the importance of

         data, as demonstrated by the establishment of the Saudi Data and Artificial

         Intelligence Authority, by establishing a specialized executive program to supply the

         labor market with specialists and leaders in the field of data science and management,

         and in fulfilling the demand created by the Royal Decree number 59766 dated

         20/11/1439 AH to establish data management offices in all governmental institutions.

        2. The emergence of the paramount importance of data in all business institutions and

        its impact on the quality of decision-making and determining future trends, which

        requires the provision of qualitative programs to qualify students with skills related

        to the latest data technologies, engineering, and analysis, and applying this in a

        practical way.

        3. Meeting the noticeable demands for specialists in the fields of data in various business

        sectors by providing an executive program that combines cognitive and applied

        aspects to help them develop and keep pace with the latest developments in

        techniques, tools and methods for dealing with data.

• Program Vision:

  To be a pioneer in qualifying a high-quality graduate for a distinguished professional

  career in the field of data science and management.

   

• Program Mission:

  Providing an educational and applied environment that equips students with the skills

  and knowledge that enable them to achieve their professional ambitions in the field of data

  science and data management.

   

• Program Objectives:

  1. Deliver a solid curriculum in data science and management, which conforms to

  guidelines laid down by the Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Saud University.

   

  2. Offering a new higher education opportunity targeted at IT professionals.

   

  3. Supply the labor market with qualified personnel in the field of data science and data

  management in support of the royal decree to establish data management offices in

  all public and semi-private institutions.

   

  4. Preparing graduates for various professions in dealing with data technologies, data

  management and data analytics.

   

• 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. Applicants must hold a BSc. Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science,

          Information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer

          Education, or BSc. Degrees from Business Administration College, Engineering College,

          Science College, from King Saud University or a University recognized by the Ministry

          of Education, with at least a (Good) rank and a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 5.00 or equivalent.

   

        2. The applicant should submit an English language test result or a proof that the BSc, diploma study language is English.

   

        3. Prior work experience of 2 years at least in IT-related field.

   

        4. Students with bachelor’s degrees that are obtained from non-Saudi universities must provide equivalency letters from the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.