DipHE / BSc (Honours) Data Science (Digital Archives Pathway)
About the Programme
The BSc (Hons) Data Science (Digital Archives) programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to handle and manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources.
With the exponential growth of data in today's digital world, data often comes in various formats, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured, and from numerous sources such as social media, IoT devices, and traditional databases. This variability and volume present significant challenges in making the data usable for analysis. The programme emphasises the importance of pre-processing, which involves cleaning, transforming, and organising data to ensure its quality and consistency.
The curriculum also covers contemporary technologies and tools used in data management, including big data frameworks, cloud storage solutions, and database management systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing digital archives that can handle the demands of modern businesses, ensuring that data is readily accessible and actionable.
Additionally, the programme prepares graduates to understand and navigate the ethical and legal considerations in data management, especially in terms of data privacy and security. By the end of the programme, graduates will be well-equipped to take on roles as data scientists, data engineers, and digital archivists in various industries, contributing to the effective use of data as a strategic asset.
Job Opportunities
- Digital Data Archivist
- Information Specialist
- Digital Asset Manager
- Electronic Records Manager
- Data Curator
- Data Historian
- Archives Advisor
- Books & Archives Manager
- Manuscript Processing Archivist
- Metadata Archivist
Academic Information
| Programme Name | DipHE / BSc (Honours) Data Science (Digital Archives Pathway) |
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| Place of Study | Majan University College, Muscat, Oman |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time and Part time |
| Registration Starts | Every September / February |
Programme Structure
Students are required to pass 8 modules, totalling to 120 credits in each year (each level). Students must complete 360 credits (24 modules) for a Diploma in Higher Education and 480 credits (32 modules) for a BSc (Honours) degree.
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omani Culture & Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers) / Arabic Language and Society (Arabic Speakers) | 15 |
| 2 | Integrated Language Skills in English | 15 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of ICT | 15 |
| 5 | English for General Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Professional Communication Skills in English | 15 |
| 7 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| 8 | Logical and Problem-Solving Skills | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Database Systems | 15 |
| 2 | Mathematical and Statistical Skills | 15 |
| 3 | Computer Systems and Networking | 15 |
| 4 | Introduction to Programming | 15 |
| 5 | Academic Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 15 |
| 7 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Information Systems | 15 |
| 8 | Statistical Methods for Data Analysis | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Employability Skills | 15 |
| 2 | Cybersecurity Essentials | 15 |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Data Archiving | 15 |
| 5 | Data Curation and Management | 15 |
| 6 | IT Research Methods | 15 |
| 7 | Business Data Analytics | 15 |
| 8 | Information and Records Management | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Project Management | 15 |
| 2 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 15 |
| 3 | Database Administration | 15 |
| 4 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 15 |
| 5 | Digitization and Electronic Archiving | 15 |
| 6 | Information Security Governance | 15 |
| 7 | Technology Project | 30 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
