Information System Department
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is offered by the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Prince Sultan University. The program grants the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Information Systems. The Information systems program aims to produce university graduates who can develop sustainable information systems, which can significantly improve business processes and public performance. The graduates are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve this goal by designing the courses that prepare them for critical analysis and addressing these issues within the context of information systems in inclusive learning environments by promoting collaboration and teamwork, emphasizing the importance of diverse teams in developing innovative and inclusive solutions. Additionally, the senior project allows students to participate equally in information systems research and projects that explore diverse ideas. As part of our collaboration with industry, the COOP program and other joint activities allow students to be exposed to real-world applications and can gain insight from professionals who are actively working to address the industry's challenges. By providing students with basic business knowledge, the program helps them comprehend the information systems environment, including the daily operations of business organizations, their infrastructure, and their information system’s needs. All the courses are designed according to the recommendations of leading international bodies like ACM, AIS, CSAC, ATIP, and IEEE. By developing communication skills, students become capable of effectively communicating and negotiating with different entities within the business organization as well as in the community. These efforts work in tandem to empower students to leverage technology and information systems as tools for positive social impact, promoting sustainability for an equitable and inclusive society.
Program concentration is on the development of theoretical and technical knowledge which provide the student with the capabilities to conduct information systems analysis, design and development through the use of modern development tools and to provide technology-based solutions for business and other areas of IS application.
The basic business knowledge provided by the program enables students to understand IS environment, including the daily operations of business organizations, their infrastructure and their needs for information systems. Communication skills develop the student’s ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with the different entities of the business organization and the community.
The Business Computing and E-Commerce (BCE) track equip the students with the skills to use computer-based to solve E-Commerce business problems and support E-Commerce business processes.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program is fully accredited by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA) until 2020. The department has successfully received its full accreditation from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Information System Program.
The department has a remarkable track of research achievement. Most of the faculty members publish in ISI and Scopus indexed journals. The IS Dept. member achieved the PSU Best Researcher Award for consecutively 4 years. The members have the internal and external research grants. Machine Learning Research Group has been established in the Department and currently the research lab is in process.
The Dept. has the PSU AIS Student Chapter and from the day of establishment, the Chapter is winning the awards at international level in different categories. The IS, BCE and CYS students actively participate in national & international conferences and competitions.