Faculty of Information Technology

Faculty of Information Technology

About the Faculty

Dean:Dr.Bajas Al-Juneidi

Deans’s Message

The Faculty of Information Technology was established in the academic year 2010/2011.

Resolution No. (221) of the Higher Education Council at its meeting held on 6/8/2009.

Since its inception, the faculty has paid great attention to graduating qualified students in various disciplines, including computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, all of which contribute to supplying the labor market with qualified specialists in the fields of information and communication technology to ensure the achievement of the goals of local institutions in both public and private sectors.

The faculty conducts a periodic evaluation of the academic programs, which is one of the necessary mechanisms for implementing, monitoring and improving the quality of services provided in academic programs, their level of efficiency in achieving their goals and educational outcomes, and the extent to which they keep pace with developments at the global level, their suitability for the local and regional labor market and the development of the society.

In order to achieve faculty’s mission, the faculty is keen to achieve greater excellence by focusing on the applied aspects of the educational process in order to qualify students to compete in the labor market and provide them with scientific, practical and communication skills that help them to achieve their work tasks effectively, in addition to serving the community, contributing to its development, developing the local and regional technical infrastructure in the fields of information and communication technology, and creating a suitable educational environment for students and researchers.

The college's vision

Excellence in academic programs, scientific research, community service, and keeping pace with the advancements in information technology

The college's message:

Creating a distinguished scientific and applied academic environment by offering modern specializations, fostering creative human resources, employing advanced technical systems, competing in the job market, and enriching it with qualified individuals and technical expertise capable of development and innovation in information technology programs. Guiding scientific research to serve the local and regional community, enhancing methods of teaching and learning, applying competitive standards, and ensuring quality through adherence to governance criteria.

The college's objectives:

  1. Prepare graduates with contemporary knowledge to excel in Information Technology specializations at both local and international levels.
  2. Foster graduates with ethical and behavioral discipline, motivation, and enthusiasm for excellence, competency in work, and awareness of national issues.
  3. Achieve the college’s annual plan through periodic review methodologies of academic programs and continuous improvement in alignment with the college’s vision and mission.
  4. Enhance the role of governing bodies, monitor their performance and effectiveness of decisions, and ensure their integrity and transparency.
  5. Introduce academic programs that align with developments in Information Technology and meet market needs.
  6. Support and promote scientific research within national research and innovation priorities in the field of Information Technology.
  7. Continuously improve student services, elevate the competitiveness of college students in the job market, and activate the role of student clubs and communication mechanisms with alumni.
  8. Attract highly qualified faculty members.
  9. Develop and enhance social responsibility. “