The reality of digital management in light of the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution at Bisha University

The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires a rethinking of education management, especially in higher education, where there is increasing pressure to produce graduates with high competitive skills. Universities, including Bisha University in Saudi Arabia, face numerous challenges in digital transformation, necessitating the improvement of academic and administrative performance using information and communication technology. The research aims to study the reality of digital management at Bisha University, analyze the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and identify the obstacles.

The research questions include exploring the level of digital management practices, the obstacles to digital transformation, and analyzing statistical differences based on variables such as gender, academic rank, and type of college. The research adopted a descriptive analytical approach, collecting data from 135 participants from the university.

The results showed a high level of digital management practices, while obstacles such as weak infrastructure and lack of interest in digital management applications were highlighted. The study also revealed statistically significant differences in the practice of digital management between genders, while no differences were found based on academic rank or type of college.

The research emphasizes the importance of enhancing digital management as a fundamental tool for achieving educational goals in light of global transformations and suggests taking measures to improve digital infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of digital applications at the university.

Keywords: Digital Management – Fourth Industrial Revolution