The tremendous growth in data, computing capabilities, and advancements in data analytics has made data a universal language pivotal to decision-making, policy formulation, development, and performance evaluation. As a result, various sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have undertaken the study, analysis, and assessment of their current status to help them determine how effectively they are achieving their strategic goals, identifying their standings, and recognizing gaps and opportunities between their current plans and objectives, timelines, and risk management. This growing need underscores the increasing demand for specialists in statistics and data analysis who are capable of extracting essential insights and general conclusions necessary for strategic planning and developmental decision-making.
In line with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's commitment to societal responsibility and under the ambitious vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leadership, the Statistics and Data Science program has been established as the first of its kind among public and private universities in the Kingdom.
Program Main Objective
The primary objective of this program is to prepare highly qualified national professionals capable of meeting the demands of the labor market by equipping them with the necessary skills to execute all stages of data analysis. The program focuses on applying widely-used theories and techniques in statistics and machine learning to support the Kingdom’s strategic planning, enhance the use of data in developing economic policies, meet rising expectations, and address emerging challenges. Additionally, the program aims to achieve high standards of transparency, guiding the development process towards cohesive and integrated objectives to ensure the prudent use of national resources and the formulation of detailed plans to drive progress.
The program has been designed based on the latest benchmarking studies to align with models offered by leading global universities. It also incorporates an analysis of the Saudi labor market's requirements and feedback from stakeholders, ensuring the program meets the highest levels of anticipated progress necessary to serve a local market with global aspirations.
Graduates of this program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Data Science. This degree opens numerous opportunities for graduates to join government and private entities across various sectors.
- College
- College of Science and Humanities Jubail
- Campus
- Jubail
- Track
- Arts and Education
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Degree
- BA
- Gender
- Female
- Years of study
- 4
- Credit hours
- 137
Mission
Providing an academic program in statistical sciences of continued quality and scientific research that meets the requirements of development plans, within an environment that is supportive and stimulating for creativity, to serve the community.
Objectives
- Provide students with essential knowledge and skills in statistics and data science and their applications in accordance with quality standards.
- Provide an organizational and supportive environment for learning and professional development.
- Support research growth for faculty members and students of statistics sciences and promote scientific and research exchange with other disciplines.
- Enhance cooperation with the community by providing community services.
- Promote professional development for faculty and staff.
Field Training
The field training provides students with organic experiences related to their specialty including applying several previously-learned key tasks. These include individual tasks as well as group tasks to improve the students’ sense of teamwork and responsibility. The training lasts for eight consecutive weeks during summer allowing students full-time internships.
Graduate Attributes
- Have advanced skills in critical thinking, problems solving, and decision making.
- Have skills in programming language and in using software.
- Have high level skills in data analysis.
- Have self-learning ability.
- Have ability to conduct research in the scientific field.
Program Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding
- Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of statistics and data science and their applications.
- Discuss the related knowledge in other disciplines which includes basic science, computer, and research methodology.
Skill
- Apply statistical, mathematical, and data science principles and theories using critical thinking and logical reasoning in solving and analyzing different problems.
- Use appropriate computer applications and basic programming skills in statistical and data science analysis.
- Communicate the statistical and data science concepts, processes, and results effectively, both verbally and in graphical and written format.
-Develop self-directed learning (SDL) in statistical research projects.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
- Show ethical, Islamic values, responsibility within professional practice.
- Participate effectively individually and in teamwork in learning and working environment.
Career opportunities
- Statistician
- Mathematical Statistician.
- Health Statistician.
- Biostatistician.
- Poll Analyst.
- Survey Analyst.
- Data Analyst.
- Financial Analyst.
- Business Analyst.
- Risk Assurance Analyst.
- Data Scientist.
- Demographer.
- Data Science Research Assistant.
- Fraud Analyst in Quality Control Market.
