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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems

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Computers are everywhere today. The infrastructures of so many elements of our everyday lives are increasingly dependent on computers and digital communication. Understanding the foundations of this technology and what it can do helps control and shape the processes of modern society.
 
Two undergraduate programs are offered by the College that lead to the degree of Bachelor of Science:
  • Computer Science (CS)
  • Information Systems (IS)
 
The College also offers two minors—a minor in computer science and a minor in information systems.

The College strives to provide its computing students with a quality education based on computing fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and the Liberal Arts. The computing programs prepare its graduates for successful careers in industry, government, and graduate studies, as well as lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

The College aspires for its computing programs to be leading programs in Kuwait and the region that offers high-quality undergraduate disciplines in the computing field.

  • Teaching: Academic excellence, learning, understanding and application
  • Creativity: Creative ideas and solutions in teaching, learning, research, and scholarship
  • Service: Service to the College, the University, the community, and the discipline
  • Character: Integrity, honesty, professionalism, accountability, and continuous self-improvement

Admission to the computer science or information systems programs takes place upon the successful completion of the course MATH 110 with a grade of (C-).

Transfer equivalencies from ABET accredited programs (http://abet.org) or equivalent will be considered. We also accept transfer from non-accredited programs for the courses that do not fall under the prefixes CSIS.

The objectives of the IS program are to graduate students who:

  1. Succeed in a IS related career by demonstrating leadership and ability to grow professionally in competence; and/or pursue and successfully complete advanced degrees.
  2. Demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in response to evolving technological landscapes to administer solutions for information systems.
  3. Communicate and work effectively and efficiently with professionals from different areas of specialization.
  4. Expand their ethical practices in professional, societal and global contexts, contributing to the advancement of the profession and community throughout their evolving career.

By the time of graduation, IS students will be able to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.