The BSc (Computing) programme prepares students to demonstrate in-depth skills and knowledge in relation to applications that support business needs.

Salient Features of the Banking Information Systems Pathway

Technologies like cloud computing, Big Data and the Internet of Things have allowed banks to deliver state of the art customer services to their customers while maintaining the market competitiveness required for winning and retaining business.  This pathway will prepare students for analysing, formulating and implementing the diverse information technology solutions required in the banking sector. It will also provide students with understanding of the various technologies which underpin security measures.

The programme is the first of its kind in Oman and is specifically for computing graduates looking to gain the required competency to help fill a major skills gap within the Banking Sector.

Awards

• Diploma in Higher Education
• BSc (Honours)

Mode of delivery: Full-time and Part-time

Students must register for a particular award in order to qualify for that award

Pathway Objectives

This programme pathway will prepare students to:

• Use IT techniques and skills in modern banking practice
• Analyse, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain Information systems relevant to the banking sector
• Appropriately apply banking codes and laws, probability and statistical operations associated with Information systems
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the business framework of banking practices.
• Align the skills of banking technology in changing business needs  and market dynamics by improving proficiency

Job Opportunities include

• Executive in Banking Backend Operations
• Database Designer and Analyst
• Bank Cashier
• Office Operation Executive
• Computer System Administrator

Fee Structure

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Modules in First Year (Level 3)

#	Module Name	Credits
1	Arabic Language and Society (Arabic speakers) / Omani Culture and Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers)	15
2	English Vocabulary in Use	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

 

Modules in Second Year (Level 4)

#	Module Name	Credits
1	Integrated Language Skills	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	Fundamentals of Finance	15
7	Systems Analysis and Design	15
8	Principles of Banking	15
	Total Credits	120

 

Modules in Third Year (Level 5)

#	Module Name	Credits
1	English for Employability Skills	15
2	Legal Aspects of Business	15
3	Database Management Systems	15
4	Internet Technology and Web Applications	15
5	Operating Systems	15
6	Islamic Banking Products and Services	15
7	Financial Markets and Institutions	15
8	IT Research Methods	15
	Total Credits	120

 

Modules in Fourth Year (Level 6)

#	Module Name	Credits
1	E-Systems	15
2	Database Administration	15
3	E-Banking Technology	15
4	Technology Project (Dissertation)	30
5	Managing IT Risk in Banking	15
6	International Banking and FOREX	15
7	Entrepreneurship and Small Business	15
	Total Credits	120