Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Data Science Program

The Faculty of Computer Information Science (CIS) provides future-focused programs to prepare students for the dynamic information systems and technology sectors of the UAE. CIS graduates are 'T-shaped professionals' with industry-ready technical and managerial skills.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Information Systems program prepares students to apply ethical values to complex and unpredictable problems and to plan, design, implement, evaluate, and manage an organization's ICT infrastructure. The program provides students with the required knowledge, skills, and competencies in the areas of information technology assets, archival, and information processing systems.

Program Concentrations

The program offers concentrations in:

• Business Solutions
• Data Science

Program Goals

The goals of the Bachelor of Information Systems (Business Solutions) program are to:

• Provide Information Systems professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to develop, design, and maintain Information Systems to the highest level of industry standards.
• Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of global, ethical and social implications of the industry and Information Systems profession.
• Prepare graduates with technical and entrepreneurial leadership qualities, who support the development of innovative computing solutions in response to local, regional, or global challenges.
• Provide graduates with strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.

Program Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Information Systems

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of critical analysis, research systems and methods, and evaluative problem-solving techniques, showing familiarity with sources of current and new research in the field of computing.
• Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
• Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Business Solutions Concentration

Graduates will be able to:

• Produce effective solutions to business problems by applying current and emerging industry practices using advanced business software tools.

Data Science Concentration

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply theory, techniques, and tools throughout the data analysis lifecycle and employ the resulting knowledge to satisfy stakeholders' needs.