Program Overview

Master in Data Science

Overview

The Master in Data Science program is designed to produce graduates who can practice as computing professionals in areas of IT with an appropriate combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. The program aims to enhance students' skills and master new computing technologies through self-directed professional development or post-graduate education.

Program Details

• Credit Hours: 39
• Study Duration: 2 Years
• Language: English Language
• Fees: Free (Morning Period) - Paid (Evening Period)
• Study Mode: Regular Education
• Study Period: Morning Period - Evening Period
• Study Degree: Master
• Admission Status: Available

Program Goals

The program goals are to produce graduates who can:

1. Practice as computing professionals in areas of IT with an appropriate combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
2. Enhance their skills and master new computing technologies through self-directed professional development or post-graduate education.
3. Follow a career path toward leading positions in the IT field.

Graduate Student Outcomes

Graduate students should be able to:

1. Find accurate solutions to the problems related to the field of data science in the public and private sectors.
2. Practice the profession of data science using modern methods applied globally.
3. Provide technical advice to various data science professionals.
4. Contribute to the dissemination of scientific research related to the specialization of data science.
5. Work with the ethics and standards of the internationally known profession.

Professional Occupations/Jobs

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Data Architect
• Machine Learning Scientist
• Machine Learning Engineer

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a Saudi university or a recognized foreign university (an official equivalency certificate is required if the degree is from a non-Saudi university).
2. Submission of the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates.
3. Submission of a standardized English language proficiency test.
4. Submission of two academic recommendations from professors who have previously taught the applicant.
5. Payment of a non-refundable application fee of 150 SAR.