About The College
Introduction
Preparation for the establishment of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Science at AlKharj Began with the university council resolution approving the establishment of two departments: the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, within the Faculty of Science at AlKharj (now the College of Science and Humanities), and Computer Engineering and Networks Department, within the Faculty of Engineering at ALKharj, to be the nucleus to the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Sciences at AlKharj, affiliated with King Saud University.
The Computer Information Science Department was established at the Thirty-eighth meeting of the Council of Higher Education on 26/5/1426h as one of the departments of the Faculty of Sciences, King Saud University. The study at the department started at the second semester of the academic year 1427-1428h. The computer Engineering and networks Department has been established by a decree from the King Saud University council in his second meeting for the academic year 1426-1427h On 19/9/1426h as a department within the College of Engineering.
The royal decree No. 8626 issued on 27/9/1428h has announced the establishment of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Science at AlKharj, affiliated to the University of King Saud. The study started at the college with the beginning of the academic year 1429–1430h.
Vision
To be the center of excellence in the field of computer engineering and sciences and to offer nationally and internationally recognized programs. Hence, deliver the best qualified graduates.
Mission
Introducing competitive educational programs, research and consultancy in the field of computer engineering and computer sciences in order to fulfill the needs of the market and participate in the enhancement of the society.
Aims
- Introduce nationally and internationally competitive educational programs.
- Provide the market with qualified professionals.
- Instantiate recognized research groups and centers.
- Create an encouraging academic environment for staff.
- Provide consultancy and collaboration with industry and society.
- Participate in the development of the national economy.
Objectives
- Evaluate regularly the achievements of college against the aims.
- Update the objectives regularly in order to achieve the aims.
- Exploit recognized curricula adopted by top universities.
- Assess our academic programs against national and international standards.
- Utilize the most recent teaching aids and facilities.
- Attract highly-qualified academic staff.
- Update our programs in order to meet the market needs.
- Carry out high quality research.
- Establish links with recognized universities and research centers worldwide.
- Invite well known scientist for lecturing and research collaboration.
- Instantiate technology transfer center.
- Establish strong links with industry and carry out joint projects.
- Provide consultations to both industry and society.
- Establish specialized training centers in order to improve participants' career opportunity.
College Departments
College consists of four departments which grant bachelor's degrees:
College Board
The college board consists of:
- Dean of the College.
- Vice Deans.
- Chairs of academic departments.