Methods of Instruction: Instruction emphasizes the use of practical cases and project-based learning with applications that reflect business reality. Smart classrooms equipped with state of the art instructional technologies provide a learning environment geared to the 21st century.

Faculty: The CIM faculty is a highly qualified group of scholars and practitioners, with a diversity that brings a rich background of international experience in management issues and practices to the program.

Cooperative Program: A unique feature of the CIM undergraduate program is its emphasis on industrial and business experience in conjunction with academic training. Each student is required to undertake a 28-week training program in business and industry. This training prepares students for careers in business and management by exposing them to the work environment. As an invaluable prelude to their final year of academic specialization, students write and defend a comprehensive technical report based on their cooperative experience under the supervision of a faculty member.

Information Technology: Almost all courses at the CIM integrate the use of computing technology. Four computer laboratories equipped with dedicated business software and access to the Internet enable students to use information technology as a vital everyday business tool.

Research: Educating the business leaders of tomorrow requires faculty to remain at the cutting edge of knowledge through scholarly research. The college encourages faculty to conduct basic, applied, and instructional development research.

Industry Linkages: Recognizing the business community as a vital stakeholder, the CIM maintains strong linkages with business and industry through a variety of channels. An Advisory Committee, comprising leading Saudi businessmen and entrepreneurs provide valuable feedback on regular basis. These inputs are used in the internal process of continuous renewal and improvement. A very active CIM student club hosts seminars and talks featuring professionals and business leaders. The CIM club also organizes field trips and company visits for the student body.

Public Service: The CIM is committed to providing leading-edge solutions to the business community in Saudi Arabia. Faculty members extend consulting and advisory services to business, industry, and government. The CIM faculty is actively involved in the design and delivery of a variety of educational and training programs.

Business Development Center (BDU): Interfacing with business and industry, the BDU plays a multifaceted role. It provides human resource development services, coordinates consulting activities, and promotes entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. A speaker series hosted by the BDU provides a forum for faculty, students, and business executives to discuss current business issues throughout the year.

Career Placement Office: The career placement office supports CIM students in their individual career planning efforts and in developing job search strategies.