Development and Quality Assurance
Introduction
The College of Computer Science and Information Technology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, development, and quality assurance. Its academic programs are designed to meet international educational standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive, high-quality education. The body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of quality standards is the Development and Quality Assurance Committee.
Responsibilities of the Development and Quality Assurance Committee
- Following up on all publications issued by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and the Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance.
- Evaluating the quality of educational, research, and community service activities within the college.
- Promoting and raising awareness of quality culture within the college.
- Reviewing course evaluation reports and issuing appropriate recommendations.
- Following up on the implementation of course and program reports.
- Preparing an annual plan for training needs.
- Proposing mechanisms to incentivize excellence and creativity.
- Implementing the requirements of King Faisal University's Quality Management System.
Academic Accreditations
The College of Computer Science and Information Technology is committed to ensuring the highest academic quality standards, as evidenced by the national and international accreditations its programs have received.
Bachelor's Program Accreditations
- Bachelor's Program in Computer Science
- Bachelor's Program in Information Systems
- Bachelor's Program in Computer Networks & Communications
Accreditation details can be viewed on the ABET Accreditation Website
Master's Program Accreditations
- Master's Program in Computer Science
- Master's Program in Computer Information Systems
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
- Master's Program in Cybersecurity
Accreditation details can be viewed on the Education and Training Evaluation Commission Website
Guides
- Academic Calendar for Quality Assurance Activities
- Quality Management System
- Accreditation Documents Manual
Forms
- Course Specification (Bachelor) Arabic Version English Version
- Course Report (Bachelor) Arabic Version English Version
- Course Specification (Postgraduate) Arabic Version English Version
- Course Report (Postgraduate) Arabic Version English Version
Semester 1 Workshops — Academic Year 1447H
| Date | Speaker | Department | Workshop Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Dr. Munam Ali Shah | Computer Networks & Communications | Quality Practices at the College of Computer Science and IT |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Dr. Aida Al-Samawi | Computer Science | Cybersecurity and AI: Opportunities for Education and Practice |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Dr. Raed Al-Zu'bi | Computer Science | Best Practices in Academic Advising: Enhancing Student Experience |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Dr. Muhammad Asim | Information Systems | Adopting AI in Education |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Dr. Muhammad Nabil Asghar | Information Systems | Generative AI and Its Ethical Use |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Dr. Hafiz Farooq | Computer Science | The Dawn of Quantum Computing |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Dr. Hanan Al-Aidoudi | Computer Networks & Communications | Blockchain: Fundamentals and Applications |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Prof. Alaa Al-Saqr & Dr. Muhammad Al-Hassan | Information Systems & Computer Science | Academic Promotion: Requirements, Regulations, and Portfolio Preparation |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Eng. Amani Bayer | Computer Engineering | Time Management and Academic Stress for Faculty Members |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dr. Muhammad Faisal Siddiqui | Computer Engineering | Rubric and Mapping |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dr. Sajid Iqbal | Information Systems | Launching a Research Journal at the College of Computer Science and IT, King Faisal University |
Semester 2 Workshops — Academic Year 1447H
| Date | Speaker | Department | Workshop Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Dr. Muhammad Asim | Information Systems | Occam's Razor in Generative AI |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Dr. Adnan Ahmed Khan | Invited Speaker — MCS College, Pakistan | 6G Technologies and Non-Terrestrial Networks |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Dr. Muhammad Ishfaq Hussain | Invited Speaker — GIST Institute, South Korea | Agentic AI for Autonomous Driving: Multimodal Perception, Reasoning, and Safety |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Dr. Muhammad Nabil Asghar | Information Systems | Generative AI and Its Ethical Uses |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Tawsif Rana | Information Systems | Incremental Methodology for Reverse Engineering and Forward Engineering of Software |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Dr. Raed Al-Zu'bi | Computer Science | AI-Powered Genomic Analysis for Predicting Complex Diseases: Methods, Applications, and Research Insights |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Prof. Abdulrahim Ahmed, Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Besher | Information Systems | Digital Information Systems in the Hospitality Sector: A Comparative Study of User Review Mechanisms on Online Booking Platforms |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Dr. Munam Ali Shah | Computer Networks & Communications | Location Privacy Mechanisms in Vehicular Networks: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Design Challenges, and Future Opportunities |
| May 5, 2026 | Dr. Abdullah Al-Bu'ali | Computer Networks & Communications | Is Cloud Storage a Safe Haven or a Hidden Threat? |
Contact & Inquiries
The Development and Quality Assurance Committee welcomes inquiries, observations, and suggestions that contribute to supporting quality and continuous improvement at the College of Computer Science and Information Technology. The committee is happy to communicate with faculty members, students, and all college staff to answer questions related to the committee's work and activities.
Dr. Haider Ahmad Wahsheh
Chair, Development & Quality Assurance Committee
+966 13 589 9871