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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES & AWARDS

 

Year

Qualifications

Academic Programmes

 

Department of Business & Accounting

 

Department of Computing

Department of Built Environment  Engineering

 

One

Higher National

Certificate 

-HNC-

·         Business 

·         Accounting

·Administration and Information Technology

·         Computing

·         Construction

Two

Higher National

Diploma

-HND-

·         Business 

·         Accounting

·         Administration and Information  Technology

·         Computing: Software Development

 

·         Computing : Computer Technical Support

·         Quantity Surveying

 

·         Construction Management

Three

Bachelor Degree

·         Business  Studies

Accountancy & Finance

Computing Science

 

  

To know more details about your chosen field, click on the title of the programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the department of built environment and engineering

 

(The Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), UK, awards the HNC/HND certificate)

 

The Department of Built Environment Engineering delivers the following courses

  1. HNC CONSTRUCTION
  2. HND QUANTITY SURVEYING
  3. HND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

 

v     HNC CONSTRUCTION

This course aims at providing students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for the Construction Industry which is the largest industry in Oman and in the region. The course will provide the students with the underpinning knowledge giving foundation to a range of professions within the Construction Industry.

Students are required to complete a 12 credits for HNC award which includes core and optional units.

The present employment opportunities in the Construction Industry of Oman and in the region are very high.  Qualified persons can work as Site supervisors or clerk of works in government as well as private sector. They can also work with consultant firms of architects, quantity surveyors etc.

v     Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

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§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 1– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises of 3 semesters.

§         Entrance Requirements: Higher Secondary Certificate with Mathematics and physics, or other equivalent certificates. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test. Exemption may be granted for students with sufficient proficiency in English language or have a recognized English language test score.

 v     Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

  v     Resources

The department has the all the infrastructure required for the delivery of the course including drawing hall and other equipments. The department also has well qualified and experienced staff for all  the units of the specializations.

 

 

 

v     HND QUANTITY SURVEYING

Quantity surveyors are the financial and contractual managers within a construction Industry. The course aims at providing students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for taking significant managerial and supervisory responsibilities for working in the various areas of quantity surveying profession. The course will provide students with requisite understanding and knowledge base to meet the needs of employers within this profession

Student need to complete 30 credits both core and optional to qualify HND quantity Surveying

There is an increasing demand for quantity surveyors in Oman and internationally. Graduates are able to find promising careers in government and private sectors as quantity surveyors or in the offices contractors, real estate companies, insurance sector, construction contracting companies, and firms specialised in land and building surveying.

v     Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises of 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: Higher Secondary Certificate with Mathematics and physics, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test. . Exemption may be granted for students with sufficient proficiency in English language or have a recognized English language test score.

 

§          Students with HNC in Construction from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year 2, however they need to complete 3 more credits from year 1 program.

      v     Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

  v     Resources

The department has the all the infrastructure required for the delivery of the course including drawing hall and other equipments. The department also has well qualified and experienced staff for all  the units of the specializations.

 

 

v     HND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

The realisation of projects involves many activates including construction, maintenance, refurbishment. Such activities requires experts to plan the construction process, mobilise the resources, coordinate with  specialist services taking responsibility for the safe and timely completion of the projects to the budget and specified standards.

The aim of the course is to equip the students with necessary skills to develop them to dynamic Construction Mangers. After completing the course student will be able to forecast, plan, organise and control physical and human resource needed for the accomplishment of a construction Project.

A student needs to complete 30 core and optional units to qualify for HND Construction Management.

The graduates from this specialization are trained to work in private or government sectors as a part of construction management team as Construction Managers, Construction Planners etc... They can also work in areas of housing associations, local authorities, construction companies, architectural and construction consultants etc

         v     Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

                §         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises of 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: Higher Secondary Certificate with Mathematics and physics, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test. . Exemption may be granted for students with sufficient proficiency in English language or have a recognized English language test score.

 

§          Students with HNC in Construction from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year 2, however they need to complete 3 more credits from year 1 program.

      v     Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

  v     Resources

The department has the all the infrastructure required for the delivery of the course including drawing hall and other equipments. The department also has well qualified and experienced staff for all  the units of the specializations.

 

 

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING

(The Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), UK, awards the HNC/HND certificate) 

The department of Computing delivers the following courses.

 

v     HNC COMPUTING

v     HND COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

v     HND COMPUTING:  TECHNICAL SUPPORT

v     BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME: B. Sc  COMPUTING SCIENCE

 

v     HNC COMPUTING

The course deals with basics in computing wherein candidates understand the concepts of computing and to use Information Technology (IT) in various applications. During this course, candidates get familiarised with various computer operating systems and applications packages. Candidates are introduced to basic concepts and principles of computer networks and data communication. They also learn to develop software programmes using programming languages.

 

The potential areas of employment for candidates completing their HNC would be: Technical support and Data processing operations in Ministries and Private organisations, Network support for Personal computers in Banks, Hospitals, Ministries and Private organisations, Help desk personnel for application packages in internal  maintenance sections in Private organisations or Ministries.

 

The course is made up of core and optional units. Each unit has a credit value and it is linked with the number of contact hours per semester required for the study. To complete HNC Computing the candidate has to achieve 15 credits in total, out of which 10 credits  are core (mandatory) and the remainder 5 credits are optional. The framework is divided into three semesters in which units are divided into 5 credits per semester. The academic advisor will advise the candidate while choosing the units during the beginning of each semester and monitors the progress of the each candidate. A new framework is introduced from academic year 2006-07 wherein candidates have to achieve 12 credits in total ( Core: 6 credits and Optional: 6 credits).

w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 1– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance Requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificates. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

w        RESOURCES

There are 5 computer labs with the state-of-the-art computer systems connected to a common network. Multimedia projectors facilitate the easiness for teaching. All the computers in the college is interfaced to a high speed internet (ADSL) line.  There are 8 lecturers in the department who are well qualified to handle all units related to Diploma and Bachelor levels.

 

 

v     HND COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

 The course deals with computer software and development techniques wherein  candidates develop skills in  advanced levels of Programming, System development, Database principles and Project Management.  The course also helps candidates develop the skills necessary for the present environment.

 

The potential areas of employment for candidates completing their HND would be: Programmers in advanced languages like C++, Java and Visual Basic for organisations requiring development of software modules or design of Web pages. Also in areas of Software engineering for organisations involving operations with data structures.

  The course is made up of core and optional units. Each unit has a credit value and it is linked with the number of contact hours per semester required for the study. To complete HND Computing Software Development the candidate has to achieve 30 credits in total, out of which 24 credits are core (mandatory) and the remainder 6 credits are optional. The framework is divided into three semesters in which units are divided into 5 credits per semester. The academic advisor will advise the candidate while choosing the units during the beginning of each semester and monitors the progress of the each candidate. A new framework is introduced from academic year 2006-07 wherein candidates have to achieve 30 credits in total (Core: 13 credits and Optional: 17 credits).

 w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

§         Students with HNC in computing  from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year2.

 

        Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

w        RESOURCES

There are 5 computer labs with the state-of-the-art computer systems connected to a common network. Multimedia projectors facilitate the easiness for teaching. All the computers in the college is interfaced to a high speed internet (ADSL) line.  There are 8 lecturers in the department who are well qualified to handle all units related to Diploma and Bachelor levels.

 

v     HND COMPUTING : TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The course deals with computer hardware and support techniques wherein  candidates develop advanced skills in  Networking, Data Communication, Hardware Installation and Maintenance.  The course practically helps candidates to develop their skills necessary for the present environment.

 

The potential areas of employment for candidates completing their HND would be: Network Administration in major organisations involving local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), Installation and maintenance of Computer Server equipment in private organisations and ministries.

 

The course is made up of core and optional units. Each unit has a credit value and it is linked with the number of contact hours per semester required for the study. To complete HND Computing Technical Support the candidate has to achieve 30 credits in total, out of which 24 credits are core (mandatory) and the remainder 6 credits are optional. The framework is divided into three semesters in which units are divided into 5 credits per semester. The academic advisor will advise the candidate while choosing the units during the beginning of each semester and monitors the progress of the each candidate. A new framework is introduced from academic year 2006-07 wherein candidates have to achieve 30 credits in total (Core: 17 credits and Optional: 13 credits).

 

w         w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

§         Students with HNC in computing  from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year2.

        Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

w        RESOURCES

There are 5 computer labs with the state-of-the-art computer systems connected to a common network. Multimedia projectors facilitate the easiness for teaching. All the computers in the college is interfaced to a high speed internet (ADSL) line.  There are 8 lecturers in the department who are well qualified to handle all units related to Diploma and Bachelor levels.

 

 

 

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

 

 

w        General Information:

The department has 3 specialization at the HN levels and 2 in the Bachelor Degree level.

 

v     HNC/HND Program

 

ØHNC ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 

Administration is fundamental to effective and successful operation of all kinds of organizations, regardless of size, sector or industry. Recent market research conducted by the Council for Administration (CFA) states that “ administration has never been so important to organization and the productivity of the UK.”

The HNC/D Administration and Information Technology offer excellent opportunities for anyone seeking employment in organizations which require core skill competence and transferable IT skills. The Group Awards provide opportunities for vocational employment and articulate with many programs available for further study. Students required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 10 of them are core units and 2 are option. In the HND award, the students required to obtain a minimum 30 credits, 21 are core units and 9 are options. A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

 w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 1– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance Requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificates. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

Work Placement:

 

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

 

 

 

Ø      HNC BUSINESS:

The HN Group Awards in Business are designed to equip students with the knowledge and understanding required for success in current and future employment or for progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications.

The awards are broad, general qualifications giving candidates scope to develop and process in a variety of ways of within organizations of all sizes, including ones which candidates may set up themselves. The main subsidiary aim of the awards is to enable candidates to progress to further academic and professional qualifications either prior to embarking on an administrative, managerial or commercial career or in parallel with it. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 10 of them are core units and 2 are option. . A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

 w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 1– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance Requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificates. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

Work Placement:

 

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

 

 

Ø      HNC ACCOUNTING:

The awards are designed for those who wish to take up a career in accounting and/or financial administration within a range of business organizations. The HNC Accounting is a general accounting award which allows candidates to gain skills and knowledge in financial accounting and cost accounting using manual and computerized methods. This award is aimed at those employed, or wishing to be employed in roles such as accounts assistant, trainee accountant and financial administrator. The HND Accounting is a development of the HNC qualification. As such  it is intended to prepare candidates for employment in roles such as assistant management accountant. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 9 of them are core units and 3 are option. A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 §         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 1– year full-time basis. The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

 §         Entrance Requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificates. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

 

Work Placement:

 

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

Ø      HND  ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 

Administration is fundamental to effective and successful operation of all kinds of organizations, regardless of size, sector or industry. Recent market research conducted by the Council for Administration (CFA) states that “ administration has never been so important to organization and the productivity of the UK.”

The HNC/D Administration and Information Technology offer excellent opportunities for anyone seeking employment in organizations which require core skill competence and transferable IT skills. The Group Awards provide opportunities for vocational employment and articulate with many programs available for further study. Students required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 10 of them are core units and 2 are option. In the HND award, the students required to obtain a minimum 30 credits, 21 are core units and 9 are options. A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

 Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis.  The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

§         Students with HNC in Business Administration from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year2, however they need to complete 3 more credits from year 1 programme.

Work Placement:

 

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

 

Ø    HND  BUSINESS:

The HN Group Awards in Business are designed to equip students with the knowledge and understanding required for success in current and future employment or for progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications.

The awards are broad, general qualifications giving candidates scope to develop and process in a variety of ways of within organizations of all sizes, including ones which candidates may set up themselves. The main subsidiary aim of the awards is to enable candidates to progress to further academic and professional qualifications either prior to embarking on an administrative, managerial or commercial career or in parallel with it. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 10 of them are core units and 2 are option. In the HND award, the students are required to obtain a minimum 30 credits, 23 are core units and 7 are options. A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

 Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis.  The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

§         Students with HNC in Business Administration from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year2, however they need to complete 3 more credits from year 1 programme.

Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

 

Ø      HND ACCOUNTING:

The awards are designed for those who wish to take up a career in accounting and/or financial administration within a range of business organizations. The HNC Accounting is a general accounting award which allows candidates to gain skills and knowledge in financial accounting and cost accounting using manual and computerized methods. This award is aimed at those employed, or wishing to be employed in roles such as accounts assistant, trainee accountant and financial administrator. The HND Accounting is a development of the HNC qualification. As such  it is intended to prepare candidates for employment in roles such as assistant management accountant. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 credits for the HNC award, 9 of them are core units and 3 are option. In the HND award, the students are required to obtain a minimum 30 credits, 19 are core units and 11 are options. A credit value is equivalent to 44 contact hours and 44 independent study hours. 

 Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         Duration: The course would normally be undertaken on a 2– year full-time basis.  The academic year comprises 3 semesters.

§         Entrance requirements: General Education Certificate, or other equivalent certificate. Also, students have to pass an English language placement test.

§         Students with HNC in Business Administration from Muscat College or its equivalent will be placed in year2, however they need to complete 3 more credits from year 1 programme.

 

Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

 

  

 

v     BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME (B.A. )

(University of Stirling, UK, awards the three-year B.Sc. Degree)

Ø      BUSINESS STUDIES:

Business studies has emerged as one of the most dynamic areas of study. This reflects the growing demand from students for more vocationally oriented course, and the increasing emphasis on education for business. The course will provide students with a broad and constructive critical understanding of management and work organizations, and also of what marketing is and how to implement marketing in a range of organizations. The course aims also to promote practical ability and understanding of the current state of information technology  and its uses in business. In addition, the course will introduce students to training and development. The course consists of 6 units. Each unit has 22 credit points.

 

Ø      ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE:

Accounting and Financial advisors are involved in a wide variety of work and are highly in demand in almost every company, and organization in the public sector as well as in the private sector. This course is designed to combine the subjects of accountancy and finance in a single course. The course will provide students with grounding in theory and analytical techniques required by professionals operating in financial services industry. The study involves an examination of the tow aspects of financial: risk and return, introduction to financial securities and also understanding the key aspects of investment and the use of published financial statements. Students will consider different approaches to the assessment of business income, and how firms and investors make financial decisions and manage risk, and how financial markets function. The consists of made up of 6 units. Each unit has 22 credit points.

 

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Þ    The study duration and entrance requirements for Bachelor Degree Programme (B.A.) are:

§         The course would normally be undertaken in one year on a full-time basis.

§         Full time students could register a maximum of 3 units per semester and part time students could register a maximum of 2 units per semester.

§         The units are delivered in two semesters, (Each semester is 15 weeks).

§         Entry requirement: HND in Accounting (for Accountancy & Finance) and HND in Business or Business Administration or Administration & Information Management or Administration & Information Technology ( for Business Studies).

 

 

 

 

w        Work Placement:

 

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

 

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 BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME: B .Sc Computing Science

(University of Stirling, UK, awards the three-year B.Sc. Degree)

Computing Science is the application of computing concepts and technologies to different, current problem areas. The course develops students to apply the concepts at different levels of system development, computer design and networking areas. Students are given the grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of computing. The course includes multimedia design and production, enabling students to produce applications which are interesting, original and functional. The course consists of 6 units. Each unit has 22 credit points. 

  

w           w  Study Duration & Entrance Requirements:

 

§         The course would normally be undertaken in one year on a full-time basis.

§         Full time students could register a maximum of 3 units per semester and part time students could register a maximum of  2 units per semester.

§         The units are delivered in two semester (Each semesters is 15 weeks).

§         Entry requirement: HND Certificate in: Computing: Software Development or Technical Support.

 

w        Work Placement:

The college will assist students in finding an opportunity to undertake a period of work experience to enhance their workplace knowledge and skills.

RESOURCES

There are 5 computer labs with the state-of-the-art computer systems connected to a common network. Multimedia projectors facilitate the easiness for teaching. All the computers in the college is interfaced to a high speed internet (ADSL) line.  There are 8 lecturers in the department who are well qualified to handle all units related to Diploma and Bachelor levels.