Introduction
Digital transformation, the integration of digital technology into business operations, is a swiftly expanding sector driven by the recognition of its significance among firms. However, a notable challenge in this journey is the quest for skilled professionals who can navigate the digital landscape effectively. In fact, talent acquisition often proves to be more critical for the success of a digital transition than the mere possession of advanced technology. Recent years have witnessed a surge in demand for individuals with digital skills, a trend expected to continue as digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence reshape the global workforce. Digital transformation is a key pillar for realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. infrastructure. The National Transformation program will continue developing the required infrastructure to support digital transformation and increase the attractiveness of the labor market
Track Objectives
The digital transformation track prepares graduates with the digital fluency, strategic skills, and technological insight needed to lead and drive digital transformation and innovation in a rapidly evolving society and economy.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities include:
- Data Transformation Officer
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- IT Project Manager
- Digital Transformation Architect
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Business Analyst
- IT Strategist
- Data scientists
- Agile Team Leader
- IT Project Manager
- Project Analyst
- IT Consultant
- IT Strategy Consulting
- Digital Trainers
Track Requirements:
Students taking the DX track are required to complete four courses from the following:
2 Core Courses:
- IS450 Digital Transformation Fundamentals
- IS452 Change Management for Digital Transformation
2 DX Elective Courses:
- IS453: Technology Trends in Digital Transformation
- IS454: Product Lifecycle Management for Digital Transformation
- IS446: Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
- IS463: Applied Data Science
- CYS403: Security Risk Management, Governance and Control
- BCE483 Business Intelligence and Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Digital Transformation) Track STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 101 |
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I |
4 |
| SCI 101 |
INTRO TO PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
3 |
| MATH 111 |
CALCULUS I |
3 |
| ENG 101 |
INTENSIVE ENGLISH WRITING |
3 |
| ISC 101 |
ISLAMIC ETHICS |
2 |
| ARAB 101 |
ARABIC WRITING I |
2 |
| PE XXX |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
1 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 102 |
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II |
3 |
| CS 175 |
COMPUTER ORG & DIGITAL LOGIC |
3 |
| MATH 113 |
CALCULUS II |
3 |
| STAT 101 |
INTRO TO STAT & PROBABILITY |
3 |
| ENG 103 |
RESEARCH WRITING TECHNIQUES |
3 |
| ISC 103 |
ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM |
2 |
| TOTAL |
17 |
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 210 |
DATA STRUCT AND ALGORITHMS |
3 |
| CS 285 |
DISCRETE MATH FOR COMPUTING |
3 |
| CS 223 |
COMP. LINEAR ALGEBRA |
3 |
| PHY 105 |
PHYSICS I |
4 |
| COM 201 |
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS |
3 |
| ISC 105 |
HOLY QURAN SCIENCES |
2 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| SE 201 |
INTRO TO SOFTWARE ENGG |
3 |
| CS 320 |
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES |
3 |
| CS 330 |
INTRO. TO OPERATING SYSTEMS |
3 |
| PHY 205 |
PHYSICS II |
4 |
| PSY 101 |
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY |
3 |
| ARAB 103 |
ARABIC WRITING II |
2 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 311 |
DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS |
3 |
| CS 331 |
DATA COMM & COMP NETWORKS |
3 |
| CS 340 |
INTRO TO DATABASE SYSTEMS |
3 |
| FREE XX1 |
FREE ELECTIVE I |
3 |
| IS 450 |
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FUNDAMENTAL |
3 |
| ETHC 303 |
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTING |
3 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 435 |
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS |
3 |
| SE 371 |
WEB ENGINEERING |
3 |
| BUS XX1 |
BUSINESS ELECTIVE I |
3 |
| ISC 203 |
NEW FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS |
2 |
| IS 452 |
CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION |
3 |
| IS 4XX |
DX elective |
3 |
| PE |
Physical Education |
1 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS XXX |
CS Electives-I |
3 |
| CYS 401 |
Fundamental Of Cybersecurity |
3 |
| IS 4XX |
DX Elective |
3 |
| CS 499 |
SENIOR PROJECT |
3 |
| XXX XXX |
FREE ELECTIVE II |
3 |
| ARAB 203 |
ARABIC WRITING III |
2 |
| TOTAL |
17 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 492 |
CO-OP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
|
10 |
| TOTAL |
10 |
