About the Department:

 The Department of Management Sciences at Yanbu Industrial College is dedicated to fostering innovative leaders in management. With a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the department prepares students for diverse career paths in business and industry. Faculty members are experienced professionals and scholars who provide personalized guidance, ensuring students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. The department emphasizes real-world applications through projects, internships, and collaborations with local industries. Committed to excellence in education, the Department of Management Sciences aims to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to thrive in a competitive global market.


Head of Department Message:

Welcome to the Management Sciences Department.

The Management Sciences Department is part of Yanbu Industrial College under the Royal Commission in Yanbu. It was established to achieve goals that include instilling fundamental principles and skills essential for success in today’s dynamic world and preparing highly qualified graduates who contribute to strengthening the national economy and fulfilling the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.

Our vision is to be a leading department that offers management programs aligned with industry needs across diverse fields. We continuously enhance our programs through collaboration with industry and academic experts, leveraging the latest scientific advancements to support effective sustainability. By the grace of Allah, the department has received multiple academic accreditations, including accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in the United States, alignment with the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Thank you for your interest in our programs. We look forward to supporting your academic journey as you pursue your future goals, contributing to a bright future and advancing Saudi Arabia’s global excellence.

Dr. Khaled Al-Massar


Vision, Mission, Objectives and Values:

Vision:

 To be a leading department offering business programs in various fields that meets the needs and demands of the industry

Mission:

To produce employment ready business graduates by developing their critical thinking, analytical skills, data synthesis skills, ethical and professional competency.

Goals:

  • G 1: Benchmark programs nationally and internationally to empower graduates
  • G 2: Continuous program improvement through collaboration with academia and industry experts G 3: Ensure effective and sustainable operation in teaching and learning
  • G 4: Promote learning activities that focus on the application of theoretical concepts into the workplace.
  • Graduate Qualified Engineers: Equip students with the skills needed to design, operate, and manage chemical industrial processes across various sectors, such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, and the environment.
  • Enhance Industrial Efficiency: Apply engineering and chemical principles to improve production processes, increase quality, and reduce costs.
  • Focus on Safety and the Environment: Prioritize the design of environmentally friendly processes and ensure safe industrial operations.

Values:

  • VALUE 1: Integrity

  • VALUE 2: Commitment

  • VALUE 3: Excellence

  • VALUE 4: Collaboration


Educational Philosophy:

Our educational philosophy is founded on our department’s vision statement “To be a leading department offering business programs in various fields that meets the needs and demands of the industry”

We strive to offer contemporary business programs with high economic impact to stimulate creativity, critical thinking and foster self-learning capabilities in our graduates.

We aim to ensure that our programs are periodically reviewed by academicians and industry experts. We promote learning activities that focus on the application of theoretical concepts into the workplace.

We believe that it is important for students to have the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings.

We believe that all graduates must be ethical, professional, and accountable in their career and show commitment to sustainability in social and professional practices. Consequently, this will give them the ability to be dynamic and prepared for employment.


Students Achievements:

Graduates (AY-1443-1445H/2021-2024G)

Undergraduate Programs

1443 (2021-22)

1444 (2022-23)

1445 (2023-24)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS_ACCT)

35

91

73

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (BS_BM_HRM)

45

98

92

Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BS_BM_MKT)

2

10

7

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BS_MIS)

14

71

74

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management (BS_BM_SCM)

32

86

66

 

Jaheziya** National Exam Performance

Undergraduate Programs

National Average

YIC-MSD Students' Performance

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS_ACCT)

42%

42.06%

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (BS_BM_HRM)

40%

39.94%

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management (BS_BM_SCM)

44%

43.50%

Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BS_BM_MKT)

38%

37.92%

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BS_MIS)

-

-

**-Administered by ETEC, the Jaheziya Exam is a nationwide assessment of workforce readiness for higher education graduates. In 2024, all YIC business undergraduates participated, except those in the SCM program, where data was unavailable.

 

Job placement rates***

Undergraduate Programs

Goal 1445-46(2023-24)

Results 1445-46(2023-24)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS_ACCT)

75%

53%

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (BS_BM_HRM)

75%

42%

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management (BS_BM_SCM)

75%

89%

Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BS_BM_MKT)

75%

60%

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BS_MIS)

75%

36%

***Based on Employment statistics from the National Labor Observatory (HADAF)  & Alumni Surveys

Bachelor of Science in Management Information System
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