Introduction
Computer & Information Technology is by far the largest
& fastest growing industry in the world. Demand for high performance
computing is a driving force for developments in all aspects of business &
education. At the same time, computers have become an integral part of many
large systems that require sophisticated control, including automobiles,
medical instrumentation, telecommunication systems & factory automation.
Computers play a major role in many of today's exciting new technologies,
including consumer products, interactive multimedia & high-speed computer networks.
The development of these applications requires skillful professionals qualified
in both hardware & software design. As a result of this increased demand
for highly skilled graduates in Information
College Establishment
College of Computer Science & Information Technology (CCSIT)
in King Faisal University (KFU) was established in 2003.
College Vision
An energetic college of excellence in teaching and research that promotes national human capital development in IT.
College Mission
Promoting state-of-art teaching and research in the field of IT; by capitalizing resources, creating a competitive environment for carrying out novel interdisciplinary research that serves the university’s identity and community, establishing partnerships and collaborations nationally and internationally.
CCSIT Goals (Based on KFU Goals):
- Excellence in learning and
teaching in all fields of CS and IT
- Applicative,
collaborative, and recognized research in key CCSIT areas
- Continuing development of
CCSIT faculty and staff
- Improving CCSIT resources,
facilities and infrastructure
- Lifelong learning
opportunities in all fields of CS and IT
- An effectively
and efficiently run CCSIT organization
- Benefiting
community through IT based solutions
