PhD in Information Technology

Specializations include: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Internet of Things

PhD program aims to provide students with the necessary scientific skills for research and development in order to enhance creativity through the discovery of new scientific facts or the practice of critical study. The program also includes writing a research project in accordance with the standards of the PhD program presented by the University, which includes submitting a scientific thesis with a knowledge contribution related to the field of specialization.

1- Characteristics of the graduate:
A graduate of the PhD program in any discipline should be able to:

  • Master the basics and methodologies of scientific research.
  • Work continuously to add to knowledge in the field of specialization.
  • Apply the analytical and critical approach to knowledge in the field of specialization and related fields.
  • Integrate specialized knowledge with related knowledge, deduce and develop the interrelationships between them.
  • Demonstrate deep awareness of ongoing problems and modern theories in the field of specialization.
  • Identify professional problems and find innovative solutions to solve them.
  • Master a wide range of professional skills in the field of specialization.
  • Move towards developing modern methods, tools and methods of work.
  • Use appropriate technological means that serve his scientific practice.
  • Communicate effectively and lead a team work in different work contexts.
  • Make decisions in light of available information.
  • Utilize available resources efficiently, develop them and work to find new resources.
  • Be aware of his role in community development and environmental preservation.
  • Act in a manner that reflects the commitment to integrity, credibility, and the rules of scientific and practical performance.
  • Commit to continuous self-development and transfer his knowledge and experience to others.

1. Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of the PhD program, the graduate should be able to:
A- Theories, basics and modern knowledge in the field of specialization and related fields.
B- The basics of scientific research, its methodologies, ethics and various tools.
V- Ethical and legal principles of professional practice in the field of specialization.
W- Principles and basics of quality in practice in the field of specialization.
C- Knowledge related to specialization, its impact on the environment and methods of environmental development.

2. Mental Skills

Upon completion of the PhD program, the graduate should be able to:

A- Analyze, evaluate, measure and derive information in the field of specialization.
B- Solve specialized problems based on available data.
V- Conduct research studies that can be added to knowledge.
W- Draft scientific papers.
C- Evaluate risks in professional practices.
H- Plan to develop performance in the field of specialization.
X- Make career decisions in different professional contexts.
D- Innovation/creativity.
Y- Dialogue and discussion based on Evidence.

3. Professional Skills

Upon completion of the PhD program, the graduate should be able to:

A- Master basic and modern professional skills in the field of specialization.
B- Write and evaluate scientific reports.
V- Evaluate existing methods and tools in the field of specialization and develop them.
W- Use technological means that serve scientific and practical practice.
C- Plan to develop professional practice and improve the performance of others.

4. General and Mobile Skills

Upon completion of the PhD program, the graduate should be able to:

A- Communicate effectively by the communication various means.
B- Use information technology that serves the development of professional practice.
V- Teaching others and evaluating their performance.
W- Engage in self-evaluation and continuous learning.
C- Use various sources to obtain information and knowledge.
H- Work in a team and lead work teams.
X- Manage scientific meetings and manage time.

- Technology Support Specialist

- Operations Analyst

- Technical Assistance Specialist

- System Administrator

- Data Scientist

Not less than 3 years, in which all research and graduation requirements for the PhD program must be fulfilled.

The applicant must have at least a master's degree to meet the minimum admission qualifications.

The following admission requirements also must be met:

- Pass the personal interview.

- Obtain a master's degree with a cumulative average of not less than 4/5.

The student must complete a total of 81 credit hours completed in 9 trimesters over three years.

Courses are in English, with explanations provided in Arabic.

Remote/on-site

The program fees are $1900 per trimester.

CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
Trimester 1
RSC811Research Issues (1)3
RSC813Literary Criticism (1)3
RSC777Research Skills (1)3
Trimester 2
RSC811Research Issues (2)3
RSC813Literary Criticism (2)3
RSC777Research Skills (2)3
Trimester 3
RSC811Research Issues (3)3
RSC813Literary Criticism (3)3
RSC777Research Skills (3)3
Trimester 4
RSC901Dissertation9
Trimester 5
RSC901Dissertation9
Trimester 6
RSC901Dissertation9
Trimester 7
RSC901Dissertation9
Trimester 8
RSC 901Dissertation9
Trimester 9
RSC901Dissertation9
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