The Department of Mathematics and Computer Applications aims to provide high-quality education that aligns with the latest developments in mathematics and information technology, focusing on preparing a generation of scientifically and practically distinguished graduates capable of facing academic and professional challenges. The department also seeks to promote scientific research and partnerships with the community and industry. To achieve these goals, the department is working towards the following objectives:
- Providing High-Quality Education: Offering distinguished study programs that meet the needs of the labor market and enhance students’ ability to solve complex problems in the fields of mathematics and computer applications, while making efforts to instill a love for the specialization in students by clarifying the importance of mathematics and its applications in all scientific fields.
- Preparing Distinguished Students for Postgraduate Studies: Preparing outstanding students as a first step towards completing their postgraduate studies to obtain master’s and PhD degrees, in response to the community’s need for this rare specialization.
- Qualifying Specialized Cadres for the Labor Market: Preparing qualified cadres to work in various state institutions in the fields of mathematics, computing, operations research, and statistics. Graduates are also qualified to work as research assistants in the mathematics and computer departments of universities, with a continuous need for them in secondary education.
- Promoting Scientific Research: Encouraging faculty members and students to conduct innovative scientific research in the fields of pure and applied mathematics and to publish the results of this research in prestigious scientific journals.
- Developing Applied Skills: Enhancing the practical aspect of students through applied graduation projects and training programs, enabling them to contribute effectively to the application of mathematics in the fields of information technology and industry.
- Building Partnerships with the Community and Industry: Strengthening cooperation with the local community and industry by providing mathematical and technical solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life and supporting sustainable development.
- Stimulating Professional Development: Encouraging faculty members to improve their academic and research levels and to work towards obtaining prestigious academic titles.
- Opening Postgraduate Programs: Working to develop the department to become capable of offering advanced postgraduate programs in mathematics and its applications to meet the needs of the academic and specialized community.
- Improving the Learning Environment: Creating a stimulating learning environment that relies on innovation and interaction, which enhances the learning experience and qualifies students for academic and professional excellence.
- Developing the Ability to Think Critically and Creatively: Training students to develop critical and creative thinking skills while enhancing the ability to innovate in solving mathematical and technical problems.