Chapter 1 Data Communications and Networks Overview

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Deanship of Graduate Studies
Dr. Salam A. Zummo Jan. 2009
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Outline

• Graduate Studies Overview
• Features of MS Programs at KFUPM
• Why to become a GA ??
• Available Programs
• Deadlines

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Graduate Studies Overview

• KFUPM ranked the 1st in Arab World and the 338th
  over universities in the world (TimesQS)
• KFUPM has 28 MS and 9 PhD programs
• Research is supported by
• Deanship of Scientific Research
• Research Institute
• Four Centers of Research Excellence
• KACST funds for faculty and graduate students

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Graduate Studies Overview

• The Deanship of Graduate Studies was established
  in 1972.
• It was the first Graduate College in Saudi Arabia
  and in Gulf Arabian States.
• The University was the first institution in Saudi
  Arabia to introduce Ph.D. programs in engineering
  in 1984

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Strategic Roadmap

• Vision
• To enable KFUPM be a leader in the region in
  providing quality graduate programs in Science,
  Engineering and Management
• Goals
• I. Enhance the research environment at KFUPM.
• II. Increase knowledge dissemination.
• III. Improve quality and efficiency of the
  graduate programs.
• IV. Increase quality and diversity in graduate
  student body.
• V. Increase the efficiency of the Deanship of
  Graduate Studies.

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Active Graduate Students
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Active Graduate Students
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Active Graduate Students
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Features of MS Programs at KFUPM

• Excellent coursework and programs
• Equivalent to excellent international
  universities.
• MS Thesis research usually results in quality
  publications
• These publications helps you to
• Improve your chances of admission at top
  universities.
• Get trained well by KFUPM faculty devote time
  to you.
• Start PhD research easily given your experience
  at KFUPM.
• This is not available in students who go directly
  outside.
• Diverse student body from many countries around
  the world
• Gain experience and communication skills

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Why to Become a GA ??

• Salary ?
• Future career ?
• Professional development ?
• Qualification level ?
• Investment in your self ?
• National responsibility ?
• All of the above !!!

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Why to Become a GA ??

• Salary?
• New GA package and new scale for Saudi Professors
  
• Reasonable for active faculty compared to the
  next !!!
• Future career ?
• Professor at a prestigious university (KFUPM)
• Free to work on what you love, not what you have
  to
• Professional development ?
• MS and PhD degrees
• Depth of knowledge in the field

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Why to Become a GA ??

• Qualification level ?
• Other industrial positions do not need the high
  qualification you have
• You will be equalized with much less qualified
  people
• This is a waste of your talent
• Investment in yourself ?
• PhD scholarship costs a lot
• Investment in your future
• National responsibility ?
• If all talented students refuse, then your kids
  will not find qualified faculty to teach them !!!

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Available Degrees

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master of Engineering (M. Engg.)
• Master of City Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.)
• Master of Medical Physics (M. Med. Phys.)
• Master of Geophysics (M. Geoph.)
• Master of Geology (M. Geol.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Executive Master of Business Administration
  (E.M.B.A.)
• Master of Accounting (M. Acct.)

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Admission Requirements for MS Programs

• B.S. Degree.
• A GPA of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00.
• Three letters of recommendation from the faculty
  who taught you.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score for MS
  admission of 68 (IBT). IELTS is also accepted
  with a minimum score of 5.5.
• TOEFL is waived if your GPA in ENGL 101, 102 and
  214 gt 3.00.
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional
  departmental or university admission requirements.

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Graduate Studies Contacts

• For application material and further information,
  please use one of the following
• Visit the website of the Deanship of Graduate
  Studies at www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
• Send e-mail to d-cgs_at_kfupm.edu.sa
• Visit the Admission Office in Bldg. 59, Room
  1045.
• Phone 2800

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