Department of Information Systems

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About Department

As we are witnessing the fourth industrial and the digital revolution that will transform our lives, Information Systems and their applications are at the heart of this revolution. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems at IUK prepares the graduates to be professionals in the Information Systems area. Students will be involved in the identification, development, and maintenance of different information systems. The program provides several competencies and skills in developing software, applications, mobile and web applications, databases, and data networks. In addition, the program provides the students with a solid understanding of business environments. The curriculum includes courses related to the functional areas of the organization, knowledge about their strategic and operational needs, as well as how to be competent in bringing the power of information systems and technology to support these needs. The IS professional views issues, through a global perspective, that encompasses the entire organization and the broader industry and business environment in which it operates.

Department Mission

The mission of the Information Systems program at IUK is to offer high-quality education that meets the latest advancement in the IS domain, based on internationally recognized accreditation standards. The Information Systems provide the local and regional market competent professionals who can implement IT solutions and technologies in different business environments; equip graduates with lifelong learning skills and research.

Faculty Members

Department Programs

B.BA. in Information Systems

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are based on the program mandate and identify what a graduate is expected to be able to do a few years after graduating from the program. To fulfill the program’s mission, the following specific educational objectives are set for the program.

Within a few years of graduation from the B.A.Sc. in Information Systems program graduates will be able to:

Manage Information Technology environments.
Develop policies and procedures for approval by executive officials to ensure adherence to best practice in information technology and data protection.
Evaluate current and emerging safeguards to ensure the safety and authenticity of organizational data.
Provide added value to the organization through management, development, and implementation of innovative business solutions.
Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and ethical practices.

The Program Education Objectives (PEOs) are developed based on ABET standards and using the revised version of Bloom taxonomy by Anderson and Krathwohl (2001

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Student learning outcomes have been developed based on Kuwait’s market needs, and international benchmarks along with close alignment with professional association and accreditation body standards (ABET, 2021).

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor in Information Systems degree program, graduates will be able to:

Analyze a complex business-related computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Develop, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet requirements in the context of different business fields.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Demonstrate professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of information systems.