Student Success and Achievements
Meet Our Students and Graduate:
The Master of Science in Information Management program attracts aspiring information management professionals from various industries. Meet the outstanding students advancing their expertise and careers through the rigorous and comprehensive program offered by the Department of Information Technology at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's College of Computer and Information Sciences.
Name: Mohammed Abdulrahman Alhulailah
Achievements:
- Chief technician (more than two decades on leadership and practices in PSMMC), Contributions to the Department of Neurology and the Section of Neurophysiology formed the basis for many of the current Neurophysiology Technician work regulations, care policies and procedures.
- Great interest in teaching and active involvement in quality improvement projects.
- Academic contributions helped expand the department’s training programs, including the Clinical Neurophysiology Diploma program.
- Involved in establishing a secured VPN access system to remotely monitor patients.
Mohammed chose the IM program to facilitate effective management of patient’s data, which will advance his career by utilizing and integration his field into system solutions e.g., data gathering and manipulation which aim to excellence and efficiency in the patient experience, enhance human capital and sustain the operational system and to keep the organization competitive from a technology perspective.
Name: Mohammed Rashid Alkharaan
Achievements: Director of Data Governance
Mohammed excited to learn all the courses, but particularly eager to learn research skills, which will enhance his professional career and help him achieve the future aspirations of obtaining leadership positions in information management.
Name: Osama Abdulqader Halabi
Achievements: working at Tahakom Company
Osama said "Information management is currently one of the valuable specialties and has a significant contribution to the vision of the Kingdom, aiding the advancement of many governmental and private institutions and organizations. There are numerous data that could potentially be the reason for any of the advanced intelligent solutions. Certainly, the program contributes to the development of my field in the new job at (Tahakom Company) by helping me learn about the best modern methods and techniques for information management"
Name: Muayad Abdullah Alammar
Achievements: Head of Database Management at the Ministry of Tourism
His Favourite Course is Big Data. Muayad is excited to be part of the IM program as it allows him to blend his passion for information management with advanced skills in data analysis. This will help him to make a greater impact in his organization, advance his career, and take it to the next level
Name: Abdullah AlQarni
Achievements: Senior Service Delivery Manager at Juniper Networks, responsible for overseeing the delivery of technology solutions and services to clients.
Abdullah believes the following courses will be beneficial for his professional development: Data Governance, Competitive Intelligence, Big Data, Data Warehousing and Data Centers and Text Analytics and Mining.
Name: Meshal Muteb Alharbi
Achievements: Management Manager at The Presidency of State Security (Riyadh) with a B.A. in Information Systems, Taibah University.
Meshal chose the IM program to gain awareness, development, and experience in managing data and information as important corporate assets to help the organization by becoming more informed and talented in the field of information and data management"
Name: Arwa Nasser Abudalli
Achievements:
- Business consultant at Thiqah Co.
- Successfully completed projects in dData Governance and Management, Data Science, and User Experience Design
Arwa said "The program exceeded my expectations with its advanced coursework, dedicated and exceptional faculty, and a welcoming community of intelligent and supportive individuals". She enjoyed studying Data Governance with Dr. Essam Obaid and User Experience Design with Prof.Tamanna Seddeqi.
Name: Renad Almutairi
Achievements: Serve as a Performance Measurement Specialist at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, has B.S. in Management Information Systems, Qassim University
A quote from Renad "The IM program not only equipped me with valuable technical skills but also connected me with a diverse network of professionals. This supportive community has been instrumental in my career growth, continually inspiring and guiding me towards new opportunities and challenges"
Name: Hind Aldaajani
Achievements: Evaluated the whole user experience of one of the common mobile applications.
A quote from Hind "The Information Management major is truly inspiring and exciting, especially with its focus on data science. Each semester, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable doctors and professors, whose insights have helped me better understand the course material and expand my knowledge"
List of the Published Scientific Research by the master's students
Research Link | Research Title |
Link | DDPM: A Dengue Disease Prediction and Diagnosis Model Using Sentiment Analysis and Machine Learning Algorithms |
Link | Utilizing Data from Twitter to Explore the UX of “Madrasati” as a Saudi e-Learning Platform Compelled by the Pandemic |
Link | Investigating the Usability of Government Applications for Elderlies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Link | Modeling of Coronavirus Behavior to Predict it’s Spread |
Link | Big Data Application and its Impact on Education |
Link | HCovBi-Caps: Hate Speech Detection Using Convolutional and Bi-Directional Gated Recurrent Unit with Capsule Network |
Link | Hybrid machine learning models to detect signs of depression |
Program Performance Indicators
(Updated Annually — Last updated: May 2025)
Indicator |
Value |
Description |
Graduate Employability |
52% within 6 months |
Based on the 2024 Alumni Survey |
Employer Satisfaction |
4.1/5 |
Based on the 2024 Employer Feedback Survey |
Student Course Satisfaction |
4.3/5 |
Course Evaluation Survey (Annual average across all courses) |
Student Evaluation of Scientific Supervision |
4.48/5 |
Based on the 2024 Thesis Supervision Survey |
Employers' Evaluation of Graduate Competency |
4/5 |
Based on the 2024 Employer Feedback Survey |
Student Satisfaction with Services |
4.42/5 |
Based on the 2024 Resource Evaluation Survey |
Current and Graduated IM Master’s Students
Category |
Number |
Percentage (%) |
Current Master’s Students |
71 |
88.75% |
Graduated Students |
9 |
11.25% |
Faculty and Program Highlights
Faculty Achievements:
3 national research grants awarded (2024–2025)
10 participations in international conferences.
Global Research Distinction: Prof. Shakir Khan was named to the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2024)
6+ faculty recognized with prestigious awards, such as the University Research Excellence Award, Deanship of Scientific Research's Research Excellence Award, and Global Publishing Incentive Program Award
2 patents secured in AI and healthcare applications.
8+ national research grants secured (2021–2024), including from the Ministry of Education's Institutional Funding Initiative, Prince Sultan Defence Studies and Research Centre, and RDIA Research Grants
Curriculum Enhancements:
A new elective course titled "Data Protection and Compliance" has been introduced under selected topics in Information Management (IM), starting in 2025.
Revised track structure aligned with labor market demands
Accreditation Progress:
Recent Outreach and Engagement Activities (2023–2024)
- Providing specialized webinars and professional training that enhance the information awareness of the community.
- Faculty members are seconded or delegated to various prestigious ministries and commissions, reflecting significant national-level engagement and expertise sharing. Faculty also offer specialized consulting services that address community issues.
- Engagement with an External Advisory Board composed of experts from industry, government, and academia to provide insights and recommendations.
- Encouraging participation in community service initiatives and supporting volunteer work, such as blood donation drives and national celebrations.
- Our community service activities focus on:
- Support for non-profit organizations with data management needs.
- Collaborations with schools to introduce information management concepts.
- Workshops on emerging information technologies.
- Digital literacy training for the local community.
We are dedicated to making a positive impact through workshops, training programs, and collaborative projects tailored to community needs. We welcome everyone to reach out and join us in these efforts or share other ideas for potential collaborations.
For more information or to get involved, please fill in the form and send it by email to: im.grad@imamu.edu.sa
Community Service Request Form
