BS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TRACK )
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|LEARNING OUTCOMES
In the present-day business landscape, nearly every organization operates as a digital entity. The widespread integration of digital technologies and the emergence of disruptive business models have fundamentally reshaped business processes. The objective of offering such a track can be summarized in the following:
- Develop students’ understanding of how technology is impacting society and how to apply this knowledge to create business value.
- Equip CCIS graduates with a comprehensive blend of ICT knowledge and skills to strategically plan and execute digital transformation initiatives within a complex organization in a rapidly changing environment.
- Develop students’ digital fluency, capabilities, and competencies empowering them to navigate and excel in the digital landscape.
- Position graduates to gain a competitive advantage in the digitization and digital transformation environments, positioning them as the leaders in the field.
- Enable the graduates to manage digital business processes and acquire the knowledge and skills required to support digital transformation initiatives.
- Develop a profound understanding of how emerging frontier technologies work as well as their broader implications in terms of business, economic, and social impacts.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career Opportunities include:
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Digital Transformation Architect
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Project Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- IT Consultant
- IT Strategist
- IT Strategy Consulting
- Data Transformation Officer
- Digital Trainers
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Agile Team Leader
- Business Analyst
- Data Scientists
- Information Technology Manager
- IT Product Manager
- Innovation & Digital Experience Strategist
- Digital Entrepreneur
Track Requirements
The Information Systems- DT undergraduate Track has three components:
Digital Transformation Track Requirements
2 Core Courses:
- IS 450: Digital Transformation Fundamentals
- IS 452: Change Management for Digital Transformation
2 DX Elective Courses:
- IS 453: Technology Trends in Digital Transformation
- IS 454: Product Lifecycle Management for Digital Transformation
- IS 446: Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
- IS 463: Applied Data Science
- CYS 403: Security Risk Management, Governance & Control
- BCE 483: Business Intelligence and Analytics
Information Systems (Digital Transformation) Track STUDY PLAN
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS101 |
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I |
4 |
| SCI 101 |
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
3 |
| ENG 101 |
INTENSIVE ENGLISH WRITING |
3 |
| MATH 111 |
CALCULUS 1 |
3 |
| ARAB 101 |
ARABIC WRITING I |
2 |
| ISC101 |
ISLAMIC ETHICS |
2 |
| PE xxx |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
1 |
| SUBTOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| CS 102 |
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II |
3 |
| CS 175 |
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND DIGITAL LOGIC |
3 |
| STAT 101 |
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY |
3 |
| BUS 101 |
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
3 |
| ENG 103 |
RESEARCH WRITING TECHNIQUES |
3 |
| ISC 103 |
ISLAMIC ECONOMIC SYSTEM |
2 |
| SUBTOTAL |
17 |
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS 201 |
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
4 |
| CS 210 |
DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS |
3 |
| CS 285 |
DISCRETE MATH FOR COMPUTING |
3 |
| ACC 111 |
FOUNDATION IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING |
3 |
| COM 201 |
COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
3 |
| ARAB 103 |
ARABIC WRITING II |
2 |
| SUBTOTAL |
17 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS 205 |
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT |
3 |
| IS 231 |
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN |
3 |
| IS 241 |
DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS |
3 |
| CS 330 |
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATION SYSTEMS |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY |
3 |
| ISC 105 |
HOLY QURAN SCIENCES |
2 |
| PE xxx |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
1 |
| SUBTOTAL |
18 |
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS 321 |
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE |
3 |
| MKT 301 |
PRINCIPALS OF MARKETING |
3 |
| CS 331 |
DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS |
3 |
| CYS 401 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBERSECURITY |
3 |
| ECON 101 |
PRINCIPALS OF MICROECONOMICS |
3 |
| IS 450 |
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FUNDAMENTAL |
3 |
| SUBTOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS 311 |
WEB DEVELOPMENT |
3 |
| IS 361 |
IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
3 |
| IS 371 |
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS |
3 |
| IS 452 |
CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION |
3 |
| IS4XX |
DX ELECTIVE I |
3 |
| ETHC303 |
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTING |
3 |
| SUBTOTAL |
18 |
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS4XX |
DX ELECTIVE II |
3 |
| -- -- |
FREE ELECTIVE |
3 |
| COM 301 |
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS |
2 |
| ISC 203 |
NEW FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS |
2 |
| FIN 210 |
PRINCIPALS OF FINANCE |
3 |
| IS 499 |
SENIOR PROJECT |
3 |
| ARAB 203 |
ARABIC WRITING III |
2 |
| SUBTOTAL |
18 |
SEMESTER 2
| COURSE # |
TITLE |
CRS |
| IS 492 |
CO-OP IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
10 |
| SUBTOTAL |
10 |
