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

Salient Features of the Software Engineering Pathway

The BSc (Computing) Software Engineering pathway provides the key technical skills needed to take up jobs in the software engineering domain. The Information Technology industry requires professionals with knowledge and awareness of modern computer techniques and programming skills. The need for high quality, reliable software is becoming increasingly vital as its use continues to grow both generally and in specific environments. 

The students will be able to understand and demonstrate the concepts of software quality, the quality models, standards and the methodologies used in software industry. The students will also be able to develop an understanding of the principles, methods, and best practices in software architecture development in Oman in the Information Technology domain.

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:

• Acquire a full understanding, knowledge and experience of the principles of software engineering 
• Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems.  
• Apply appropriate theory, tools and techniques  to the analysis, design and synthesis of solutions to requirements in the domain of Computer Science;
• Demonstrate a range of transferable skills in: problem-solving; communication; project management; working individually and in teams; and the ability to gather, evaluate and reflect on information from relevant sources and synthesize new knowledge and solutions to requirements in the domain of applications of Computer Science;

Job Opportunities include

• Computer/System Analyst
• Computer System Administrator
• Software Engineer
• IT Project Manager
• Computer Programmer
• Database Administrator
• Testing
• Testing Engineer

Fee Structure

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Modules in First Year (Level 3)

#	Unit 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)

#	Unit 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	Digital Logic Design	15
7	Data Structure and Algorithms	15
8	Process Analysis and Requirement Engineering	15
	Total Credits	120

 

Modules in Third Year (Level 5)

#	Unit Name	Credits
1	English for Employability Skills	15
2	Object Oriented Programming	15
3	Database Management Systems	15
4	Mobile Application Development	15
5	Operating Systems	15
6	Internet Technology and Web Applications	15
7	IT Research Methods	15
8	Software Quality and Reliability	15
	Total Credits	120

 

Modules in Fourth Year (Level 6)

#	Unit Name	Credits
1	Project Management Methods and Tools	15
2	Software Architecture	15
3	Parallel and Distributed Systems	15
4	Emerging Technologies in Information Systems	15
5	Entrepreneurship and Small Business	15
6	Technology Project (Dissertation)	30
7	Emerging Software Techniques	15
	Total Credits	120