Program:       Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Program Code (as per Saudi university ranking):     041304

Qualification Level:     Sixth level (Bachelor)

1. Program Mission:

To provide students with specialized academic knowledge and professional competency, provide a research environment in the field of Management Information Systems, and build effective community partnerships with organizations to serve local and national requirements.

2. Program Goals:

• Preparing students with technical skills, competitiveness and knowledge level in the field of Management Information Systems.
• Providing graduates with the skills to deal with contemporary technologies to meet the market requirements.
• Facilitating students for innovative research approaches in their capstone projects.
• Contributing actively to community service through building community partnerships and meeting the requirements of the business sector of human resources and specialized expertise.
• Anticipating national and international academic program accreditations.

3. Program Learning Outcomes*

Knowledge and Understanding

K1

 Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

K2

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

Skills

S1

Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

S2

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

V1

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

V2

Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Institution Requirements

11

11

33

25.78

-

College Requirements

Required

09

27

21.09

-

Program Requirements

Required

22

63

49.21

Elective

Capstone Course/Project

1

2

3.09

Field Training/ Internship

-

-

-

-

Residency year

Others

Total

43

127

100

Acceptance in this program equals the terms of acceptance of the Business College, and the Management Information Systems Department.

The language of instruction is English in the major courses (Emphasis when accepted through the Intensive English Program)

Admission of new students: The number of students (upper limit) for a new academic year is decided by the university considering the proposal of the college and the department council. The aspirant students should fulfill the following requirements:

• Students must hold a secondary school certificate from Saudi Arabia (equivalent to one from any other country).
• There is only a two (2) years gap between continuous education is allowed. This condition may be exempted by the university council for genuine reasons.
• Students must pass two exams (Capabilities test and Achievement Test) before they apply. The admission will be based on their performance in these exams as well as their secondary school GPA.
• Students should have good conduct and be fit medically.
• Students must pass the first year of the program with a minimum GPA of 3.

Migrating or transferring students: A student may be enrolled from other departments, colleges, or acknowledged university to the program on the following conditions:

• The candidate student should fulfill all the admission requirements
• Applicant should apply online during a limited period of time; most probably during the new academic semester
• The applicant must have a minimum GPA of:
  • A 3.5 for transferees from other departments in MIS, Medical, or Engineering Colleges.
  • A 4 for transferees from the other colleges, and o  4.5 for the graduates of Diploma program in IS in KKU Community colleges.

The department of MIS and the college organize some events for all first-semester and transfer students. This helps in preparing for the required transition into college life as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead—intellectually, emotionally, academically, and socially. These events are conducted in the early weeks of every semester. Head of the department, senior faculty members conduct orientation sessions for the new students.

        Usually, prior to the start of classes, an academic orientation is scheduled for all new students to acquaint them with the general department, college, and university academic regulations, policies and services. During the orientation programs, the department of MIS arranges an agenda in coordination with the various academic and support committees to provide an introduction to student’s rights and responsibilities, as well as university life through campus tours and visits, meetings, lectures, demonstrations and other activities.

        Importantly, attendance of the students are mandatory for all new students. Students’ attendance and participation is noted in the department records. In case of absence, additional sessions will have to be scheduled ensuring that each and every new student has participated in these programs.

      These events define the components and standards of student’s orientation at the department. Further, these events involve new students, graduates and undergraduates, as well as targeted orientation programs tailored throughout the semesters to regulate topics of particular interest related to campus opportunities, code of conduct, and others.

Orientation agenda:

• The MIS department discusses the core of the curriculum, syllabi, attendance policy, advisor, academic support, and the responsible persons in the department for various services.
• Provides general guidelines, calendar, tips, important registration information, regarding different events and policies.
• Counsels about wellness, services, academic and personal support, excuse letter terms and conditions, and first-semester survival tips.
• Guides about the facilities and resources.

Several committees from the department of MIS, college, and university coordinate to conduct the counselling services.

Counselling services agenda:

• The MIS department discusses the core of the curriculum, syllabi, attendance policy, advisor, academic support, and the responsible persons in the department for various services.
• Provides general guidelines, calendar, tips, and important registration information, regarding different events and policies.
• Counsels about wellness, services, academic and personal support, excuse letter terms and conditions, and first-semester survival tips.
• Guides about the facilities and resources.

The first year of the program includes 2 intensive courses of English, 2 courses in mathematics, and 2 courses in computer science. This year prepares students to complete the program with required skills. Academic Advisors as well as the Unit of Students’ Guidance and Counseling at the college, in which there is a representative from MIS department, provides their services to those students who need the support in different students’ affaires. In some cases, the unit coordinates with the Center of Students’ Guidance and Counseling at the Deanship of Students Affaires in the university to provide the needed support as specified in the related rules and regulations applied in KKU.

        As per the policy of university, the college has established a unit of Students’ Guidance and Counselling. In the department level, Students Affaires and Academic Advisory Committee have been formed to support students and decide in the related issues. Furthermore, each faculty member has been assigned a specific number of students registered on a particular semester; as an academic advisor. The advisors hold the responsibility of guiding the students to all their academic needs. This information is available online (detailed and specific information on the registration portal) for both concerns. Also, teaching staff members are required to determine office hours and support their students. They have to announce that to students at the beginning of the semester and they must be available during that time.

        The whole process is in line with the university Students' Guidance and Counselling Center at the Deanship of Students Affairs and is implemented according to the respective policies of MOE.

At the beginning of every academic year, the department asks the faculty members regarding the update of the course learning resources: Textbooks, reference books (both hard copies and electronic form), and online resources. Accordingly, faculty members submit the required to head of the department to complete the necessary requirements regarding the acquisition and approval.

      For any new learning resource, such as textbooks, learning materials, and electronic resources requirements the department follows the following procedures:

      Based on the collected requirements from the faculty members, the department forwards the requirements to the curriculum committee for revision. In response to the committee recommendations, the course specification must be updated by the faculty members and submitted to the department council for approval. Then the process of acquisition starts for the required learning resources. The approved requirements are then forwarded to the concerned authority at the college to take the necessary action. Based on the requirements, the concerned authority provides the books to the college library. Apart from the college library, faculty members as well as students may borrow the books from the university's central library. Above all, the university has access to the Saudi Digital Library, and this facility has access to authenticated users. The collected data is forwarded to the concerned authority by requesting the nature and priority of the requirement.    

• Reviewing journals, surfing the Web, and visiting specialized bookstores to look for the latest academic materials.
• Recommendations by department meetings such as the Committee of Curriculum & Study Plans or AD&Q.
• Benchmarking with similar programs in different universities worldwide.
• Comparing the existing resources with the required ones and then following the procedures. 

The department follows a systematic procedure to obtain all the academic requirements by following the university guidelines, mentioned as follows:

Faculty members should determine the required resources for teaching their courses such as classrooms, laboratories including Hardware, Software, and other physical infrastructure. Therefore, they have to submit them to the head of the department to complete the necessary actions for the acquisition. 

At the end of each semester, a survey (questionnaire) is conducted among the students asking about learning resources and facilities. This activity is usually carried out by the AD&Q unit at the college level. The department quality committee facilitates this process according to the requirements.

According to the nature of MIS program, it doesn’t require any specific safety measures. The department follows the university standard guidelines as mentioned below:

As per the policy of the university, the college has established a unit of Students’ Guidance and Counselling. At the department level, the Students Affairs and Academic Advisory Committee has been formed to support students and deal with related issues. Furthermore, each faculty member has been assigned a specific number of students registered on a particular semester; for student counselling. The faculty members perform as advisors and hold the responsibility of guiding the students to all their academic needs. This information is available online (a detail and specific information on the registration portal) for both concerns. Also, teaching staff members are required to determine office hours and support their students. They have to announce that to students at the beginning of the semester and they must be available during that time.

The whole process is in line with the university Students' Guidance and Counselling Center at the Deanship of Students Affairs and is implemented according to the respective policies of MOE.

Course assessment and performance evaluation

Course teachers, coordinators, and the department.

Written exams, practical exams, case studies, quizzes, projects, and similar assessments.

During the instruction time and throughout the semester.

Course learning outcomes measurement (CLOs)

CLOs are measured by using KPIs by course teachers.

The CLOs’ measurement using KPIs and rubrics.

During the instruction time and throughout the semester.

Faculty evaluation

Students, HOD, and quality deanship

Online surveys and observations.

Throughout the service.

Learning resources

Students and faculty

Online surveys and observations.

During the instruction time and throughout the semester.

Program evaluation

Stakeholders

Feedback and review reports.

Any time during the semester

1

KPI-P-01

Students' Evaluation of Quality of Learning Experience in the Program

2

KPI-P-02

Students' evaluation of the quality of the courses

3

KPI-P-03

Completion rate

4

KPI-P-04

First-year students' retention rate

5

KPI-P-05

Students' performance in the professional and/or national examinations

6

KPI-P-06

Graduates’ employability and enrolment in postgraduate programs

7

KPI-P-07

Employers' evaluation of the program graduates' proficiency

8

KPI-P-08

Ratio of students to teaching staff

9

KPI-P-09

Percentage of publications of faculty members

10

KPI-P-10

Rate of published research per faculty member

11

KPI-P-11

Citations rate in refereed journals per faculty member