PhD in Information Systems

1. Knowledge and Understanding:
o Apply knowledge of mathematics, computing, and engineering to solve research
problems.
o Carry out innovative and original research.

2. Mental Skills:
o Identify, formulate, and solve computing problems.
o Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or
program to meet desired needs.
o Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data.

3. Professional and practical skills:
o Work in a multidisciplinary research team.
o Show high commitment to professional and ethical responsibility.
o Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in publishing scientific papers and presenting technical work to a range of audiences.

4. General and transferred skills:
o Develop independent thinking.
o Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

In addition to admission requirements enumerated in the Unified Law Organizing
Graduate Studies at Saudi Universities, The following admission requirements
stipulated by the information systems department:

1. MSc in Information Systems or related disciplines.
2. Having a GPA of at least 4 (out 5) in MSc and BSc degrees.
3. Obtain a score of at least 61 in TOFEL-IBT or its equivalent.
4. Obtain a score of at least 148 in GRE quantitative part.
5. Pass an interview to be announced by the department council.

First Year – First Semester

First Year – Second Semester

Second Year – First Semester

Second Year – Second Semester

Third Year – First Semester

Third Year – Second Semester

Total: 26 Credit Hours + 24 Credit Hours for the Thesis

List (1): General Courses

List (2): Courses from PhD Programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering

List (3): Elective Courses