Accreditation

Accreditation

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​PEOs, SOs, and Annual Student Enrolment and Graduation Data​

Program Educa​tional Objectives (PEOs)

1. Excel in Professional Roles – Attain impactful positions in cybersecurity and cloud computing industries, contributing to national and global digital security.

2. Lead and Innovate – Drive technological advancements, entrepreneurship, and strategic decision-making in cybersecurity and cloud computing.

3. Advance Research and Development – Contribute to scientific knowledge and technological solutions through research, innovation, and industry collaborations.

4. Engage in Lifelong Learning – Pursue professional certifications, advanced degrees, and continuous skill development to adapt to evolving global challenges.

5. Serve and Strengthen Communities – Promote cybersecurity awareness, mentor future professionals, and support industry and societal initiatives for a safer digital ecosystem.

Students Outcomes (SOs)​

S​tudent Outcome (SO)​​​​​​​​​​​Description​​
​​​SO1​​Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
​​​SO2​Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
​​​SO3Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
​​​SO4​Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
​​​SO5​Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
​​​SO6​​Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
​SO7​Engage in continuous learning and research to contribute to the global advancement of the discipline.

Annual Student Enrolment and Graduation Data

Academic Year​​2021/2022​2022/2023​2023/2024​2024/2025
​No. of Student Enrolments162364471594
​No. of Student Graduations​--​-​-12​

Curriculum Details​

​Course (Department, Number, Title)​List all courses in the program by term starting with first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year.Indicate Whether Course is Required, Elective or a Selected Elective by an R, an E or an SE.1​​​​Subject Area (Credit Hours) ​​


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Math & Sciences2Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or AdvancedGeneral EducationOther
First Semester – First Year     
1401124 Communication skills (English 1)R  3 
1301106 Structured ProgrammingR 3 (F)  
1501167 Discrete Structures (1)R3   
1501110 Calculus (1)R3   
University Elective CourseE  3 
Second Semester – First Year     
1401150 National EducationR  3 
1301108 Object-Oriented Programming (1)R 3 (F)  
1307103 Linear AlgebraR3   
1501212 Probability and StatisticsR3   
1305101 Introduction to CybersecurityR 3(F)  
Course (Department, Number, Title)​​List all courses in the program by term starting with first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year.Indicate Whether Course is Required, Elective or a Selected Elective by an R, an E or an SE.1Subject Area (Credit Hours) ​​ ​​​​
Math & Sciences2Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or AdvancedGeneral EducationOther
First Semester – Second Year    
1401123 Communication skills (Arabic 1) *R  3
1301203 Data Structures and AlgorithmsR 3 (F) 
1302211 Technical Writing and Communication Skills       R  3
1305330 Data Communications and Computer NetworksR 3 (F) 
1305202 Ethical and Professional Issues in ComputingR 3 (F) 
1301236 Web-based ProgrammingR 3 (F) 
Second Semester – Second Year    
100103 Military SciencesR  3
1305211 Principles of Cloud ComputingR 3 (F) 
1305212 Network SecurityR 3 (A) 
1501230 Numerical AnalysisR3  
1305226 Operating Systems for CybersecurityR 3 (F) 
1301305 Database and Application of DatabaseR 3 (F) 

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Course (Department, Number, Title)List all courses in the program by term starting with first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year.​​Indicate Whether Course is Required, Elective or a Selected Elective by an R, an E or an SE.1​​Subject Area (Credit Hours) ​​
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Math & Sciences2Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or AdvancedGeneral EducationOther
First Semester – Third Year    
1305302 Advanced Cloud ComputingR 3 (A) 
1305311 Infrastructure Security Using LinuxR 3 (A) 
1305316 Cybersecurity ProgrammingR 3 (A) 
1305383 Software Analysis and Design for CybersecurityR 3 (A) 
1401146/1401147/1401148 Entrepreneurship/Leadership/Life SkillsR  3
Department Elective CourseSE 3 (A) 
Second Semester – Third Year    
1305301 Secure Communication ProtocolsR 3 (A) 
1305312 Data and Mobile Applications SecurityR 3 (A) 
1305323 Encryption Theory and Data AuthenticationR 3 (A) 
1305315 Cloud Computing SecurityR 3 (A) 
1305314 Ethical HackingR 3 (A) 
University Elective CourseE  3
Course (Department, Number, Title)
List all courses in the program by term starting with first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year.
Indicate Whether Course is Required, Elective or a Selected Elective by an R, an E or an SE.1​​Subject Area (Credit Hours) ​
Math & Sciences2Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or AdvancedGeneral EducationOther
First Semester – Fourth Year    
1305368 Field TrainingR 0 (A) 
1305491 Graduation Project (1)R 1 (F) 
1302338 Advanced Internet ComputingR 3 (A) 
1305404 Digital ForensicsR 3 (A) 
1305401 Penetration TestingR 3 (A) 
Department Elective CourseSE 3 (A) 
University Elective CourseE  3
Second Semester – Fourth Year    
1305492 Graduation Project (2)R 2 (A) 
1305403 Data Analytics in Cybersecurity and Cloud ComputingR 3 (A) 
1401116 Islamic EducationR  3
1305419 Risk Management and Vulnerability AnalysisR 3 (A) 
Department Elective CourseSE 3 (A) 
​TOTALS-ABET BASIC-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS ​1587​30​0
OVERALL TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR COMPLETION OF PROGRAM​132​​​​
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Continuous Improvement Process

Advisory Board and Stakeholder Input

– Industry Program Advisory Board (IPAB): 

The Industry Program Advisory Board (IPAB) consists of key stakeholders who provide valuable insights into the program’s effectiveness and alignment with industry needs. The board primarily includes two main constituencies:​

1- Alumni : To assess the long-term impact of the program and ensure continuous improvement, alumni surveys are conducted at specific intervals—one, five, and ten years post-graduation. These surveys help maintain updated alumni records and collect feedback on how well the program prepared them for their careers. As graduates of the program, alumni serve as direct indicators of the achievement of the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), reflecting their professional growth, leadership roles, ethical practices, and ability to adapt to evolving cybersecurity challenges.

2- Employers : Employer feedback is gathered through surveys distributed alongside alumni surveys, targeting the supervisors of program graduates. Additionally, feedback is solicited from employers who may not yet employ program alumni but are actively engaged in the cybersecurity field. Employers consistently seek graduates who demonstrate strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, leadership in team environments, commitment to lifelong learning, and adaptability to emerging cybersecurity threats. These competencies are directly addressed in the program’s PEOs, ensuring that graduates meet industry expectations and remain competitive in the workforce.

Through the ongoing collaboration with IPAB, the program continuously refines its curriculum and learning outcomes to stay aligned with industry trends and stakeholder needs.

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