Overview
Computer science occupations are the fastest growing among all engineering and technology disciplines.
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech). Computers are ubiquitous in modern life, e.g., mobile communications, transport, manufacturing, security, finance, law, medicine, etc. Computer science graduates are highly regarded for their analytical modelling and problem solving skills, and computer science occupations are the fastest growing among all engineering and technology disciplines.
We offer a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science.
The BSc in Computer science offers candidates a minor in information systems. It is the only internationally accredited computer science programme in Oman (accredited by ACQUIN since 2009). The BSc programme was developed in close cooperation with the Computer Science Department at RWTH Aachen University, our affiliate university and one of five distinguished elite universities in Germany. Our students benefit not only from our close ties with RWTH Aachen University but also from the multi-cultural environment at GUtech with its international faculty and student body.
The MSc in Computer enables candidates to focus on Data Science or Technology Management. The MSc programme capitalizes on our ties to RWTH Aachen University and on our collaboration with Hasselt University in Belgium.
On these pages you can find useful information about our study programmes, our research projects and our students` accomplishments.
Programmes
The BSc in Computer Science (CS) is a four year programme with a major in computer science and a minor in information systems. A minimum number of 240 credit points must be earned in 25 core courses, seven elective courses, five language and cultural skills courses, an internship, and a bachelor`s thesis. The programme offers a strong foundation in theoretical and practical computer science and its applications in business. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of informatics and engineering, communication and technology, and culture including a solid understanding of the business context. Furthermore, we expect from our graduates to be fluent in English and to have a basic knowledge of German.
People
Current Staff
Former Staff
Dr. Nahla BarakatAssociate Professor 2008-2011 |
Dr. Sven PackmohrAssistant Professor 2011-2012 |
Dr. Lucia ClothAssistant Professor 2009-2012 |
Visiting Academics
Dr. Asma Al-SaidiSultan Qaboos University, Muscat |
Dr. Badr Al MandhariITA, Oman |
Dr. Cetin CengizRWTH Aachen |
Dr. Halil GündüzRWTH Aachen |
Mr. Florian HellerRWTH Aachen |
Mr. Martin HienzschRWTH Aachen |
Mrs. Jana KollathRWTH Aachen |
Dr. Yehya MohamadFIT Aachen |
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger von NitzschRWTH Aachen |
Dr. Julinda NuriUniversity of Surrey SS 2013, SS 2014 |
Dr. Sven PackmohrMalmö University SS 2012, SS 2013, SS 2014, SS 2015, SS2016 |
Dr. Astrid SalzmannRWTH Aachen |
Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen SebastianRWTH Aachen |
Dr. Wu YonghuiFudan University, China SS 2013 |
Mr. Mohamed ZaidanCapital Experts WS 2014 |
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Interns
SS 2016:
Mahmuda Ayman, BSc CS, GUtech, Oman
Mohamed Barkia, BSc CS, Arab Open University, Oman
Ali Alhumairi, MSc Communication Network Engineering, Duisburg-Essen University, Germany
WS 2015:
Stefan Braun, BSc CS, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Fabian Boeller, BSc CS, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Fabian Schneider, BSc CS candidate, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Ali Alhumairi, MSc Communication Network Engineering, Duisburg-Essen University, Germany
SS 2015:
Ali Alhumairi, MSc Communication Network Engineering, Duisburg-Essen University, Germany
Johannes Lipp, BSc CS, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
WS 2014:
Martin Barth, MSc CS, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Martin Ritzert, BSc CS candidate, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Sinem Konar, CS teacher trainee, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
SS 2014:
Rafal Korzeniewski, BSc, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
SS 2013:
Saad Bashir Alvi, MSc, University of Bonn, Germany
WS 2012:
Ammar Sahib, MSc, RWTH Aachen, Germany
Dean’s List
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS ON THE DEAN’S LIST
The Dean’s List recognises students who have achieved distinguished academic records. To be selected for this honour, a student must have met these criteria:
- semester GPA > 3.5
- top 10% of the students of same level of a program
- minimum of 25 credit points in percentage-graded courses in the semester
- no incomplete or failing grades in any course in the semester;
- no disciplinary written warning against him/her in the current semester
- achieved IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
The following students from the department of computer science were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester 2018:
| 1 | Majd Al Kayyal |
| 2 | Murooj Mohammed Al Busaidi |
| 3 | Mohammed Salim Al Haddabi |
| 4 | Jawaher Said Al Ghadani |
| 5 | Maram Mudather Mohamed |
| 6 | Maha Surur Al Busaidi |
| 7 | Halayel Ahmed Al Saadi |
