Al-Yamamah University is a private Saudi university located in Riyadh City. It was established in 2001 with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education (currently known as the Ministry of Education). The construction of the university campus, with its various facilities, cost around SAR300 million
The first cohort of university students was enrolled in the academic year 2004, and the first cohort of female students was enrolled in the academic year 2006.
Conversion of al-Yamamah College into a university
Al-Yamamah College was converted into a university by establishing new scientific colleges for both male and female students, such as the College of Computer and Information Systems. The approval to convert the college into a university was granted by the Higher Education Council, following the consent of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, officially making it al-Yamamah University in the academic year 2008-2009.
Al-Yamamah University objectives
Al-Yamamah University aims to offer programs that meet international academic accreditation standards, select highly qualified and experienced educational staff, provide a work environment with comprehensive services, create a stimulating learning environment, and base curriculum design on global educational institutions such as the University of Oxford.
Quality and academic accreditation at al-Yamamah University
The quality assurance and academic accreditation system at al-Yamamah University relies on a set of integrated mechanisms and activities that contribute to the continuous development of the university's programs and outcomes. This system is based on several key elements: Ensuring that all quality systems recommended by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission are implemented at the program and institutional levels, providing and regularly measuring institutional and program performance indicators, conducting regular surveys in the educational environment for students, faculty members, staff, and graduates, supporting university colleges in obtaining academic accreditation from international accrediting bodies, continuously assessing courses and programs, collecting documents and evidence that support the assessment process, reviewing courses and annual program reports to identify areas for improvement, implementing and tracking developmental initiatives, offering workshops for faculty members, and ensuring the provision of a sustainable infrastructure.
International academic accreditation at al-Yamamah University
The Management Information Systems program at the College of Business Administration at al-Yamamah University has received academic accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), one of the most important accreditation bodies for engineering and technology programs in the world, due to its evaluation standards.
Academic colleges at al-Yamamah University
Al-Yamamah University hosts several colleges and academic programs for male and female students, including:
- College of Business Administration: It includes several programs such as the Accounting Program, Finance Program, Management Program, Marketing Program, and Management Information Systems Program.
- College of Engineering and Architecture: It includes several programs, such as the Architecture Program, Network Engineering and Security Program, Software Engineering Program, and Industrial Engineering Program.
- College of Law: It includes several programs, such as Private Law, Public Law, and the Humanities Department.
Master's programs at al-Yamamah University
Al-Yamamah University offers postgraduate programs, including a Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Human Resources Management, Master of Management Information Systems, and Master of Business Law. The university also features the Executive Education Center, which offers programs for institutions, research, and marketing. Additionally, it hosts the Interlink International Institute for Languages, which provides English language programs, Academic English for Business, English for Special Purposes, Corporate Training and Development, and Foundational Principles and Values.
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