Master of Science in E-Business

• Strategic Leadership: Develop the ability to align e-business strategies with overall business operations to increase organizational competitiveness and profitability.
• Technical Mastery: Gain proficiency in modern technologies driving the digital market, including telecommunications, digital payment systems, and mobile commerce.
• Analytical & Research Skills: Acquire advanced research concepts to identify and solve complex e-business problems through computer-based solutions.
• Operational Management: Master the design and implementation of enterprise-wide systems like ERP and CRM to improve productivity and global impact.
• Ethical & Legal Expertise: Evaluate the legal, ethical, and social dimensions of business decisions, specifically regarding intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Apply data mining and business intelligence techniques to discover patterns (e.g., consumer behavior, fraud detection) that support managerial decisions.

In addition to meet King Saud University general requirements for admission to a graduate program, Applicants to the Master degree of E-Business program must:

– Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any of the majors of Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or Engineering Management. It is possible to consider applicants from other disciplines related to information technology and business administration areas.

– Get a minimum score of (61) on the TOEFL test (Tofel-IBT) or a minimum score of (67) on the STEP or equivalent.

First Year – First Semester

MIS 502 – Business Data Communication – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 503 – Fundamentals of E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 517 – E-Business Strategy – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

MIS 513 – Enterprise Resource Planning – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 531 – Advanced System Analysis and Business Development – 3 Credit Hours
MIS XXX – Elective Course – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

MIS 514 – Customer Relationship Management – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 541 – E-Business Security Management – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 570 – Research Methodology in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

MIS 561 – Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS XXX – Elective Course – 3 Credit Hours
MIS XXX – Elective Course – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 9 Credit Hours

 Research Project

MIS 599 – Research Project in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS XXX – Elective Course – 3 Credit Hours

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Core Courses (30 Credit Hours)

MIS 503 – Fundamentals of E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 502 – Business Data Communication – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 513 – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 514 – Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 517 – E-Business Strategy – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 531 – Advanced Systems Analysis and Business Development – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 541 – E-Business Security Management – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 561 – Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 570 – Research Methodology in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 599 – Research Project in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses

Students select 12 Credit Hours

MIS 515 – Advanced Electronic Commerce – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 521 – Business Intelligence – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 522 – Knowledge Management and Data Mining – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 532 – Web-Based Applications – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 544 – E-Government – 3 Credit Hours
MKT 544 – E-Marketing and Its Applications – 3 Credit Hours
BUS 545 – Leadership for the Technology-Driven Enterprise – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 555 – E-Business Project Management – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 566 – Advanced Information Security Policies – 3 Credit Hours
PA 582 – E-Business Healthcare – 3 Credit Hours
MIS 591 – Special Topics in E-Business – 3 Credit Hours
QUA 511 – Business Statistical Analysis – 3 Credit Hours
ECON 587 – E-Business Economics – 3 Credit Hours