B.BA. 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:

1. Manage Information Technology environments.
2. Develop policies and procedures for approval by executive officials to ensure adherence to best practice in information technology and data protection.
3. Evaluate current and emerging safeguards to ensure the safety and authenticity of organizational data.
4. Provide added value to the organization through management, development, and implementation of innovative business solutions.
5. 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:

1. Analyze a complex business-related computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet requirements in the context of different business fields.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Demonstrate 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. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of information systems.

• Graduation Requirements: B.BA. Information Systems

Students must successfully complete 126 credits of courses to obtain the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.BA.) in Information Systems. These requirements are explained in the previous sections and summarized as follows:

1. University Core Courses (General Education)             42 credit hours
2. College of Business Administration requirements            36 credit hours
3. Major Requirements (compulsory + elective) 42 credit hours
   • Compulsory courses: 24 credits
   • Major elective courses: 18 credits
4. D. Practical Component 6 credit hours