PEOs, SOs, and Annual Student Enrolment and Graduation Data
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Excel in cybersecurity roles by solving real-world security challenges -
Pursue certifications, advanced studies, and continuous professional development -
Lead or contribute effectively in multidisciplinary teams -
Uphold legal, ethical, and professional cybersecurity standards -
Develop creative solutions to evolving cybersecurity threats -
Students Outcomes (SOs)
Student Outcome (SO)
| Description
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SO1
| Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
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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
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SO3
| Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
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SO4
| Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
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SO5
| Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
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SO6
| Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats
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Annual Student Enrolment and Graduation Data
Academic Year
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2021/2022
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2022/2023
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2023/2024
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2024/2025
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No. of Student Enrolments
| 181
| 203
| 161
| 101
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No. of Student Graduations
| -
| -
| -
| 12
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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 & Sciences2 | Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or Advanced | General Education | Other |
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First Semester – First Year |
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1401124 Communication skills (English 1) | R
| | | 3 | |
1301106 Structured Programming | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1501167 Discrete Structures (1) | R | 3 | | | |
1501110 Calculus (1) | R
| 3 | | | |
University Elective Course | E | | | 3 |
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Second Semester – First Year |
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1401150 National Education | R | | | 3 | |
1301108 Object-Oriented Programming (1) | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1307103 Linear Algebra | R | 3 | | | |
1501212 Probability and Statistics | R | 3 | | | |
1305101 Introduction to Cybersecurity | R
| | 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 & Sciences2 | Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or Advanced | General Education | Other |
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First Semester – Second Year |
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1401123 Communication skills (Arabic 1) * | R
| | | 3 | |
1301203 Data Structures and Algorithms | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1302211 Technical Writing and Communication Skills | R | | | 3 | |
1305330 Data Communications and Computer Networks | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1305202 Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1301236 Web-based Programming
| R | | 3 (F) | | |
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Second Semester – Second Year |
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100103 Military Sciences | R
| | | 3 | |
1305211 Principles of Cloud Computing | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1305212 Network Security | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1501230 Numerical Analysis | R | 3 | | | |
1305226 Operating Systems for Cybersecurity | R | | 3 (F) | | |
1301305 Database and Application of Database
| R | | 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
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Subject Area (Credit Hours)
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| | Math & Sciences2 | Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or Advanced | General Education | Other |
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First Semester – Third Year |
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1305302 Advanced Cloud Computing | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305311 Infrastructure Security Using Linux | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305316 Cybersecurity Programming | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305383 Software Analysis and Design for Cybersecurity | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1401146/1401147/1401148 Entrepreneurship/Leadership/Life Skills | R
| | | 3 | |
Department Elective Course | SE | | 3 (A) | | |
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Second Semester – Third Year |
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1305301 Secure Communication Protocols
| R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305312 Data and Mobile Applications Security | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305323 Encryption Theory and Data Authentication | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305315 Cloud Computing Security | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305314 Ethical Hacking | R | | 3 (A) | | |
University Elective Course | E | | | 3 |
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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 & Sciences2 | Computing Topics Mark with an F or A for Fundamental or Advanced | General Education | Other |
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First Semester – Fourth Year |
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1305368 Field Training | R | | 0 (A) | | |
1305491 Graduation Project (1) | R | | 1 (F) | | |
1302338 Advanced Internet Computing | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305404 Digital Forensics | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1305401 Penetration Testing | R | | 3 (A) | | |
Department Elective Course | SE | | 3 (A) | | |
University Elective Course | E | |
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Second Semester – Fourth Year |
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1305492 Graduation Project (2) | R
| | 2 (A) | | |
1305403 Data Analytics in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing | R | | 3 (A) | | |
1401116 Islamic Education | R | | | 3 | |
1305419 Risk Management and Vulnerability Analysis | R | | 3 (A) | | |
Department Elective Course | SE | | 3 (A) |
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TOTALS-ABET BASIC-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
| 15 | 87 | 30
| 0
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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
Alumni: To assess the long-term impact of the program and ensure continuous improvement, alumni surveys areconducted 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