Bachelor in Computer Engineering program
Mission:
To provide an environment for producing highly qualified computer engineers capable of solving problems and assuming the leadership to make a significant contribution to knowledge society.
PEOs: Program Education Objectives
In line with the achievements of its mission and vision, the Computer Engineering Program aims to produce Computer Engineering Graduates with solid fundamentals and skills in the relevant sciences and technology who can contribute to society through training, invention, research, enterprise, and leadership. The Program outcomes believe the graduates to attain the following during their study time:
PEO1: Practice professionally as individuals, team members, or leaders in computer engineering and related disciplines.
PEO2: Advance successfully in their career or post graduate studies.
PEO3: Engage in lifelong learning or professional activities to develop their skills.
Student Outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity program
About the program
We welcome you, dear visitor, and we are pleased to provide you with a brief introduction about the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity program. This program was prepared in the College of Computer Engineering and Sciences as one of the distinguished postgraduate programs at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, as the admission of male and female students began in the academic year 1440-1441 H (2019-2020). The following points summarize the importance of the program, the community's need for it, and its general objectives.
Importance of the program
- Protection of the process of transferring data and information through computer networks.
- Secure data, information, systems, and devices distributed in different locations from attacks
- Discover attacks and hacks that may be exposed to devices. Data recovery and rehabilitation of devices affected by security attacks.
- Contribute to enhancing the Kingdom's national security related to cybersecurity through the use of technologies after their development and through skilled specialists in the field and well-trained trainers at the highest levels.
- Transfer the concept of cybersecurity technology to students and researchers, as well as transferring it to the community.
Community needs for the program
- There is an urgent need for highly trained experts who can carry out the task of ensuring the safety and security of information in the various institutions of the Kingdom, whether governmental or private.
- There is an urgent need to educate community members about the importance and how to secure data, information and devices.
Program Mission
To provide a suitable environment for producing highly qualified Cybersecurity engineers, capable of solving security issues and assuming leadership to make significant contribution in knowledge society.
Program Goals
PG1: Provide graduates with an in-depth specialization knowledge in cybersecurity, selected from areas such as hardware security, network security and systems security.
PG2: Enhance the ability of graduates to succeed in dealing with the latest developments in the field, formulate solutions to address attacks, and plan for a secure world through cybersecurity.
PG3: Provide graduates with the necessary skills in Cybersecurity to contribute to enhancing the national security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia associated with cybersecurity through the adaptation of developed technologies.
PG4: Qualify graduates to pursue more postgraduate studies and scientific research in the field of cybersecurity
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Graduates who successfully complete the program are expected to be able to:
K1: Describe complex computing problems related to cybersecurity.
K2: Recognize the principles of computing applications and optimum security solutions.
S1: Implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of cybersecurity.
S2: Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
V1: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
V2: Respect professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
V3: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to cybersecurity.
Graduate Attributes
Graduates who successfully completed the program are expected to have the following attributes:
CSE1- Have in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills associated with Cybersecurity.
CSE2- Have the ability for lifelong personal development and learning to be successful in society.
CSE3- Have the ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from information, to find sustainable solutions to complex security problems and make decisions.
CSE4- Have the ability to lead and support others by inspiring them with a clear vision and motivating them to achieve security goals.
CSE5- Have the ability to work under pressure, where the organization’s security can be at stake if they do not work carefully and thoroughly.