BSc Computer Science Degree

Overview​​

Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (CS) degree prepares students to be active participants in the information revolution. In an industry that's becoming increasingly driven by machine-based learning, the program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how to analyse and build artificial intelligence and algorithms, and how this can help businesses to work more efficiently and generate better results.

The BSc Computer Science degree program provides an in-depth study of the theory, design and application of computer systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.  Students develop the skills needed to design, create, administer, and apply such systems to any field.

Graduates are able to engage in careers in many sectors of the economy such as banking, FinTech, healthcare and Bio-informatics, education, game development, manufacturing, retail, advertising, government, and many others.

The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commissio​​n of ABET, https://www.abet.org​.

 

The Computer Science program is also fully accredited by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA).​

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Curriculum

The CS program has two concentrations: “Artificial Intelligence (AI)", “Cyber Security (CS)", in addition to a no concentration option.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) concentration allows students to specialize in a scientific area of interest such as Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Big Data, Visualization of Scientific Data, and Robotics.

The Cyber Security (CS) concentration prepares the students with the skills to investigate the vulnerability of hardware and software as well as the measures for protecting against security threats.

In the early years of the BSc in Computer Science degree program, you will take General Education Program (GEP), attributed to the Liberal Arts, which reflects the American style education adopted by all Effat University programs. The (GEP) covers arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technological studies to help students gain insight into varied critical learning skills, investigate essential branches of knowledge, and develop appreciation of diversity and change across time, culture, and national boundaries. ​​

Vision

To be a globally recognized provider of Computer Science education and research that produces technology leaders who spearhead transformational innovations through creative computing solutions for local and global problems

Mission

The Computer Science program mission is to provide a high-quality learning and research environment that yields computer science graduates who are insightful, creative, and high-caliber problem-solvers for local and global societies.

Goals

1. Enhance the Computer Science department’s national and international recognition by deepening its impact and contribution to the community in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030.
   

2. Progressing towards transparency and effective leadership in developing a creative work environment. As well as benchmarking with reputed national and international programs.

3. Provide Computer Science students with innovative and quality education to meet future needs in the market. In addition, maintain optimal utilization of departmental and educational resources conducive to a creative and dynamic learning environment.

4. Attract and attain an exceptional, diverse body of students by ensuring a holistic computer science education, extensive skill, lifetime learning, and talent development.

5. ​Attract highly qualified faculty in the emerging fields and support them with professional development activities and promotion.

6. Provide and maintain state-of-the-a​rt learning facilities that promote students’ hands-on and design experiences with a self-sufficient and expandable academic infrastructure. Moreover, enhance overall financial strength of the CS department through effective budgeting, external research funding, training, and consultancies.

7. Cultivate a vibrant research environment to increase the Computer Science faculty and students’ scholarly output and activities and serve the needs of the local and global communities.

8. Strengthen the Computer Science depart​ment relations and partnerships with the national and international community through fruitful joint relationships with nationwide and global partners​.​​
   

1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of a variety of Computer Science approaches (PEO1)
2. Contribute to the development of computer-based intelligent and secure systems that help satisfy various demands of the society (PEO2)
3. Demonstrate successful professional and career growth in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security (PEO3)
   
4. Demonstrate critical problem-solving skills in Computer Science (PEO4)
5. Engage in constant learning to keep up with the rapidly changing developments within the computing field (PEO5)
6. Demonstrate high ethical and responsibility values (PEO6)​
   

As advanced, revolutionary technologies become an integral part of our daily lives, you will graduate with skill set needed to play a significant part in the evolving cultural and technological landscape. 

A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science will present graduates with plentiful opportunities and career prospects in roles such as Artificial Intelligence Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Software Engineers, Program Analysts, Teachers and much more. A List of possible career opportunities is s​hown below.

Artificial Intelligence Concentration

• General Education Requirements: 42
• Basic Science and Mathematics: 21
• Major Core Requirements (Compulsory): 52
• Concentration Requirements (if any): 12
• Technical Electives (if any): 6
• Total: 133

Cyber Security Concentration

• General Education Requirements: 42
• Basic Science and Mathematics: 21
• Major Core Requirements (Compulsory): 52
• Concentration Requirements (if any): 12
• Technical Electives (if any): 6
• Total: 133

No Concentration

• General Education Requirements: 42
• Basic Science and Mathematics: 21
• Major Core Requirements (Compulsory): 52
• Concentration Core Requirements: -
• Concentration Electives: -
• Technical Electives: 18
• Total: 133
  

By completing the BSc of Computer Science Program, students will be able to:

1. Analyse complex computing problems and to apply principles of Computer Science, and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of Computer Science.
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 Computer Science fields.
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
7. Demonstrate broad understanding and critical view of the principal theories, concepts and Terminology of Artificial Intelligence and related Computing fields.
8. Integrate knowledge from different Computing fields to develop practical solutions that work successfully in real organizations.
   

Computer Science Program, No Concentration Study Plan (PDF)

Computer Science Program, Artificial Intelligence Concentration Study Plan (PDF)

Computer Science Program, Cyber Security Co​ncentration Plan (PDF)

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