A unique synergy of STEM, communications and entrepreneurship courses for the citizens of Saudi Arabia
Designed specifically for citizens of KSA, the goal of the PGDip is to have an unprecedented impact on Saudi’s talent economy. By skilling and developing well-rounded professionals with critical-thinking skills, this program will position graduates to succeed in the employment market, or to excel in the next stages of graduate study, at KAUST or internationally.
• Supports the strategic priority to diversify the economy and seek solutions to
new challenges
• Promotes educational impact by providing graduates with the competitive skills to
succeed in the employment market or in the next stages of graduate study, at KAUST or
internationally
• Contributes to the growth of KAUST’s national and international partnerships with
universities and industry, by creating customized professional and academic experiences
for students, alumni, and faculty.
• Provides the STEM fundamentals and competencies needed to succeed. Specialized
knowledge, problem solving, data science and programming, project management,
entrepreneurship, as well as advanced language and communication skills.
• Integrates theory and practice to solve real-world challenges.
Soft skills courses (Communications and Entrepreneurship for All)
Experimental courses (Laboratory based Learning)
Theoretical courses (Integrated STEM foundations and Electives)
Entrepreneurship Courses