Faculty of Information Technology (3)
The Faculty of Information Technology (IT), an integral academic unit of Majan College (University College), is committed towards providing a host of state-of-the-art academic programs in support of the local, regional, and global IT community. These programmes are strategically studied and updated to enable graduates to adapt to the dynamic nature of the IT industry.
The programmes offered in the faculty are current and innovative and designed to develop students’ cognitive and transferable skills besides subject knowledge. These programmes are:
- BSc (Hons) in Computer and Internet Applications
- BSc (Hons) in Networking
Students are required to pass 8 modules totalling 120 credits in each year (level). In the final year students must also register for the project (dissertation) accounts for 30 credits (equivalent to a double module). In total students must satisfactorily complete 360 credits (24 modules) with a combination of core and specialisation modules to be eligible for the award of the BA (Hons).
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Information Technology : List of Programs (1)
The list of programs in the faculty of Information Technology
Programme overview
This programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for the existing and emerging challenges that a career in computing and internet technology will entail. In addition it prepares graduates to show a high quality of independent thought, flexibility and maturity based on a sound technical knowledge of the field.
Job opportunities:
The graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can help them in getting career opportunities which include:
- Database Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Programmer/Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Web Application Developer
- Web Application Administrator
Awards: (students must register for a particular award in order to qualify for that award)
- Diploma in Higher Education
- BSc. (Honours)
Mode of delivery: Full time and Part time
Programme Structure
Please note that:
Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
Modules in Level 1 (first year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Integrated Language Skills for Information Technology |
15 |
|
2 |
Mathematical & Statistical Skills |
15 |
|
3 |
Computer Systems |
15 |
|
4 |
Fundamentals of Algorithms and C Language |
15 |
|
5 |
Academic Reading and Writing for Information Technology |
15 |
|
6 |
Data Communication and Networks |
15 |
|
7 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
15 |
|
8 |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 2 (second year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
English for Professional Development and Communication in IT |
15 |
|
2 |
Object Oriented Programming |
15 |
|
3 |
Human Computer Interaction |
15 |
|
4 |
Database Management Systems |
15 |
|
5 |
Technical Writing and Presentation Skills in English |
15 |
|
6 |
Operating Systems |
15 |
|
7 |
Software Engineering |
15 |
|
8 |
Internet Technology & Web Applications |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 3 (third year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Technology Project (Dissertation) |
30 |
|
2 |
Project Management Methods and Tools |
15 |
|
3 |
Information Systems Management |
15 |
|
4 |
Database Administration/ Object Oriented Analysis and Design |
15 |
|
5 |
Professional and Social Issues in Computing |
15 |
|
6 |
E-Systems |
15 |
| 7 |
Data Mining/ Software Testing and Verification |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Programme overview
This degree programme will equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed to design, create, operate and maintain network infrastructure for modern distributed enterprise computer systems. It will also strengthen their awareness of networking security threats and they will be able to implement networking related configurations.
Job opportunities:
The graduates of this programme will be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can help them in getting career opportunities which include:
- Network Administrator
- Network (Systems) Engineer
- Network (Service) Technician
- Network Programmer/Analyst
- Network/Information Systems Manager
- WAN Architect
Awards: (students must register for a particular award in order to qualify for that award)
- Diploma in Higher Education
- BSc. (Honours)
Mode of delivery: Full time and Part time
Programme Structure
Please note that:
Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
Modules in Level 1 (first year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Integrated Language Skills for Information Technology |
15 |
|
2 |
Mathematical & Statistical Skills |
15 |
|
3 |
Computer Systems |
15 |
|
4 |
Fundamentals of Algorithms and C Language |
15 |
|
5 |
Academic Reading and Writing for Information Technology |
15 |
|
6 |
Data Communication and Networks |
15 |
|
7 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
15 |
|
8 |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 2 (second year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
English for Professional Development and Communication in IT |
15 |
|
2 |
Object-Oriented Programming |
15 |
|
3 |
Computer Architecture and Digital Logic |
15 |
|
4 |
Local Area Networks |
15 |
|
5 |
Technical Writing and Presentation Skills in English |
15 |
|
6 |
Operating Systems |
15 |
|
7 |
TCP/IP |
15 |
|
8 |
Internet Technology & Web Applications |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Modules in Level 3 (third year)
|
# |
Module name |
Credits |
|
1 |
Technology Project (Dissertation) |
30 |
|
2 |
Project Management Methods and Tools |
15 |
|
3 |
Inter-Networking |
15 |
|
4 |
Computer Networks and Programming |
15 |
|
5 |
Professional and Social Issues in Computing |
15 |
|
6 |
Network Security |
15 |
| 7 |
Emerging Technologies |
15 |
|
|
Total Credits |
120 |
Prof. Vijaychkandran Nair
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Prof. Vijay graduated in Computer Science from North Maharashtra University and was a gold medalist for his Masters in Computer Science e Engineering from University of Maratwada, Pune followed by Ph.D in Management in Information Technology from Trinity College, Dublin. He holds a Fellow of the IACS and Senior member of IEEE, IMCT . He has guided more than 35 undergraduate and postgraduate research based project, published/presented:13 papers at national/international conferences / journals. He is also a life time member of CSI, ISTE, IEEE. Professor Nair is in the editorial board of two International Journals (DRJ,IMJR). His area of interest in Vertical Management information systems standards and Nomadic Computing service Innovation.
Mohammed Siddique
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Mohammed Siddique joined Majan College as a Lecturer in the Faculty of IT in 2011. He has 10+ years of academic and industrial experience in India, South Korea and Oman with 6+ years in teaching different IT subjects in reputed colleges to Diploma and Undergraduate students from various universities. He has coordinated and developed many real-time large scale applications in IT companies using both Microsoft and Java platforms with latest technologies on several domains. He has Masters in Computer Applications and BSc in Computer Science from India. He has Post graduate diploma certifications in visual basic with oracle and Web Application development to his credit.
D.Ramalingam
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D. Ramalingam joined the IT Faculty of Majan College in 2010 after nearly 15 years of service in various countries including India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Oman. In addition to being a lecturer, he administers the CISCO Network Academy in the College. He currently teaches modules such a Operating System, Network Security and CISCO CCNA modules. His primary research interest is in networks. As a research aspirant, he has presented several articles in various reputed international conferences. Throughout his career, he has achieved Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA Network+ and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications to be at par with technological development.
Salini Sudesh
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Salini teaches Database Management systems and Computer Systems and Applications to students of IT as well as Business Administration. She joined Majan College in 2007. She holds a Masters in Computer Applications and a BSc in Chemistry from India. Her areas of interest include Data Mining and Object- Oriented Databases.What she enjoys most about her work in Majan is the opportunity to share ideas and experiences with students of mixed cultures. As a supportive teacher, she tries to bring forward talents in her students. She believes that "the tough problem is not in identifying winners; it is in making winners out of ordinary people".
Sowmya Baskar
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Sowmya has a great passion for programming and she teaches programming , human computer interaction, algorithms and mathematics at Majan (University) College. Her teaching experience spans over 10 years. Her academic qualifications include the Bachelor of Engineering, Masters in Information Technology and MPhil in Computer Science. Her primary research interest is in Forensics in Computer Science (Network Forensics & Database Forensics) and Multimedia. She is an Associate Member of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication and a Member of Junior Chamber International (a worldwide federation of young leaders).
Ijaz Ahmad
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Mr. Ijaz Ahmad has done his Graduation with a gold medal in Computer Science from University of Peshawar, Pakistan. He completed his M.Sc. in Information Security from NUST (Islamabad, Pakistan) and awarded President's Gold Medal for his outstanding grade score of 4.0/4.0. Before joining Majan College he has served as Lecturer in various renowned universities of Pakistan including NUST and FAST-NUCES. He is also a Certified Ethical Hacker after successfully passing EC-Council's CEH v7 exam with distinction. He joined Majan College in Sep 2013 with an experience of 4 years of teaching at university level. His areas of interest include but are not limited to Network Security, Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Computer Security, Incident Handling and Computer Networks.
Jacintha Menezes
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Jacintha Menezes is a Senior Lecturer at Majan. She teaches essentially programming and database modules including Object Oriented Programming, Database Administration and Database Management System. She completed her MSc in Computer Software with Distinction from Mangalore University, India. Her primary research interest is centred around Object Oriented Programming and Databases in particular, Authentication and Authorization, Query Optimization and Object Relational Databases. She has also successfully completed the Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java 2 platform, Enterprise (2007), Sun Microsystems Inc, USA and Introduction to Oracle 9i: SQL (2006), Oracle Corporation, USA.
Rinsy Elizabeth John
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Rinsy John, joined as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology in Majan College in 2010. She did her Masters in Computer Application after Bachelors in Physics . After her post graduation, she joined as a Lecturer in Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Before joining Majan college, she worked as a Technical Support Egineer in HP, Bangalore, India.She has a total experience of 7 years in both academic and industry.She is teaching Mathematics and Programming language. She considers teaching as one of the most personally rewarding professions and you need to strive to be a life-long learner to maintain the passion for teaching. "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth".She believes that quality education helps in the development of a society.
Albert Tayong
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Mr. Albert Alipan Tayong, LMT, joined as a Lecturer for Mathematical and Statistical Skills (MSS) in the Faculty of Information Technology and Basic Mathematics and Mathematics 2 (Applied Mathematics) in the Faculty of English Language Studies in Majan College in September 2012. He finished his Masters in Mathematics in De La Salle University after his Bachelors in Mathematics, where he graduated as Magna Cum Laude. He worked as Mathematics Lecturer for more than 5 years in both countries, Oman and Philippines. Also, he worked as a Human Resource Officer for almost 4 years in Dubai, UAE, Sultanate of Oman, and Philippines. His area of interests includes application of Mathematics in Decision Theory, Engineering, and in Business fields.
Vishal Raghav
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Vishal Raghav has done M.Tech. (Information Technology) from Allahabad Agricultural Deemed University India and M.B.A. (Finance) from H. N. B. Central University India. He has 14+ years of academic and industrial experience. He has more than 12 years of teaching experience at Undergraduate and Post graduate level in I.T. and Business Management in different reputed colleges/universities, national and international. His research area is cloud computing and e-Learning. He has published 4 papers in national and international journals, presented 2 papers in seminars and conferences. His area of interest includes: Database Management System, Software Engineering, Data Communication and Web Technologies.
Mohammed Waleed Ashour
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Mohammed Waleed Ashour has joined Majan College as an Information Technology lecturer in December 2014. His academic experience was gained through working in different multicultural environments, at UAE, Malaysia, and Palestine, which inspired him to foster his creativity and to contribute his knowledge and skills positively to the development of higher education. Mr. Ashour received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees majoring in Computer Engineering from Near East University – Cyprus (2003), and Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transports – Egypt (2007), respectively. Moreover, he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology – University Putra Malaysia.
Leena Roymon
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Leena Roymon is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Majan University College. She holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Computers and Systems Management. She has received a Business Professional Programmer Award (O Level) from Department of Electronics and Computer Society of India. She holds a D32, D33 Assessor Award from The Institute of Motor Industry, U.K. She has to her credit 20 years of teaching experience in Oman and India. She teaches Programming and Computer Systems and Applications in both undergraduate and Foundation programme. Her area of interest is in Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology and Programming.
Zainab Mohamed Al Lawati
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Zainab Al Lawati joined as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology at Majan University College in October 2014. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Networking from Majan College, Sultanate of Oman. She teaches Information Technology to Semester I and II students in the Foundation programme. Her area of interest is in Programming, Hardware and Networking.
