Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems at Dar Al-Hekma University provides students with the knowledge necessary to use technology to develop business systems in public and private organizations. The university also offers a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, as well as a Master's degree in Information Systems for those interested in advanced studies in the field of technology.
Program Tracks
- Information Storage Management
- Software Development
Program Mission
The mission of the program is to graduate professionals who are empowered in design thinking, leadership, and research skills in the field of information systems to enhance innovation and sustainability.
Program Features
- The program combines theoretical and practical aspects during the study period through the use of several advanced laboratories, such as digital logic laboratories, computer networks, cloud computing, and databases, in addition to providing an opportunity for practical training outside the university.
- The practical process is carried out through field training that the student implements in external companies under the supervision of faculty members.
- The program also provides an opportunity to obtain internationally recognized professional certificates in the specialization from the world's leading technology companies in the latest topics, such as cloud computing, big data analysis, and database management.
Program Characteristics
- The study period is 4 years, divided into eight semesters, with a total of 136 credit hours.
- The program meets the needs of the local and global labor market.
- The program is compatible with the standards of the International Accreditation Council for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Admission Requirements
| Program |
Admission Test (Direct Specialization) |
High School Certificate |
Achievement Test |
Additional Admission Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems |
400-500 or equivalent in SAT 900 (500 math, 400 English) |
85% |
70% |
High school certificate in the scientific track |
Curriculum Plan
First Year
| Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| First |
ICTC 1302 |
Information & Computing Technology Concepts |
3 |
|
LOGC 1202 |
Digital Logic Concepts |
2 |
|
ARTS XXXX |
Arts & Design |
2 |
|
COMM 1301 |
Communication Skills I |
3 |
|
MATH 1304 |
Calculus I |
3 |
|
BSCS 1160 |
Computer Ethics & Society |
1 |
| Second |
COMM 1302 |
Communication Skills II |
3 |
|
BSIS 1310 |
Information Systems Foundations |
3 |
|
BSCS 1330 |
Discrete Structures |
3 |
|
BSCS 1350 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
|
BSCS 1320 |
Computer Architecture & Organization |
3 |
|
BSCY 1310 |
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity |
3 |
Second Year
| Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| First |
ISLS XXXX |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
|
STAT 2301 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
BBUS 1301 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
|
BSCS 2355 |
Object-Oriented Programming |
3 |
|
BSCS 2351 |
Fundamental Data Structures |
3 |
|
BSCS 2370 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
| Second |
ARAB XXXX |
Arabic Studies |
3 |
|
BMGT 1301 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
BSCS 2375 |
Networking & Data Communication |
3 |
|
BSCS 2310 |
Analysis of Algorithms |
3 |
|
BSIS 2330 |
Enterprise Architecture Concepts |
3 |
|
BSIS 2340 |
IS Project Management |
3 |
Third Year
| Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| First |
EMOI 1201 |
Emotional Intelligence |
2 |
|
ISLS XXXX |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
|
XXXX XXXX |
Required Gen. Ed Elective |
3 |
|
BMGT 2302 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
BSCS 3340 |
Computer Graphics & Visualization |
3 |
|
BSIS 3360 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
| Second |
XXXX XXXX |
Free Elective |
3 |
|
BACC 1301 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
BSCS 3345 |
Human Computer Interaction |
3 |
|
BSIS 3320 |
Database Management Systems |
3 |
|
BSIS XXXX |
Program Elective |
3 |
Fourth Year
| Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| First |
ENTR 3301 |
Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking |
3 |
|
XXXX XXXX |
Required Gen. Ed Elective |
3 |
|
BMKT 1301 |
Principles of Marketing Management |
3 |
|
BSIS 4370 |
IS Strategy & Management |
3 |
|
BSIS 4291 |
Capstone Project I |
3 |
|
BSIS XXXX |
Program Elective |
3 |
| Second |
BBBF 1101 |
Basic Brain & Body Fitness |
1 |
|
XXXX XXXX |
Free Elective |
3 |
|
BSIS 4292 |
Capstone Project II |
3 |
|
BSIS 4393 |
Internship |
3 |
|
BSIS XXXX |
Program Elective |
3 |
Career Opportunities
The program provides students with the skills necessary for a variety of professional paths and jobs in the labor market, including:
- System designer and analyst
- Information technology specialist
- Project manager
- Enterprise system designer
- Database administrator and analyst
- Software developer
- Data storage management director
Faculty
- Dr. Norah Saleh Farooqi, Associate Professor and Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research
- Dr. Beta Maria Bullock, Director of the Law Program