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 |
