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 |
