About the Programme
Computer Science (CS) is concerned with all scientific and practical aspects of information processing and computing. Computer science students learn the theoretical foundations of the field together with practical techniques for their implementation, in particular the design of computational systems.
Strong emphasis is placed on the interaction of informatics and engineering, communication and technology, and the application of computing technology in the cultural and business context of Oman and the Gulf region.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are typically employed in the areas of communication, banking, tourism, logistics, and airport management. Further career opportunities may arise in system analysis, system development, and software and web design. Graduates may also decide to start their own IT business in Oman.
Skills and attributes gained on graduation
The generic attributes and skills that graduates are expected to develop during their undergraduate studies are:
- Ethics – The graduates have developed awareness and holistic understanding of their role as responsible citizens in an increasingly globalised context.
- Critical thinking and problem solving – The graduates are able to engage real-world problems in a theoretically informed, rigorous, and questioning manner. They are able to devise solutions, select the most appropriate one, implement it, and reflect on its performance.
- Creative thinking – The graduates are able to think laterally and develop creative ideas.
- Individual and team work – The graduates have the capability to work effectively alone or in a team, to be self-directed, and to show independent judgment.
- Communication – The graduates are effective communicators, using oral, written, and electronic communication skills. They can interact confidently in a variety of settings, with a range of people from both genders, individually and in team situations, from peers to the wider community.
- Life-long-learning – The graduates appreciate that learning is continuous and have the ability to continue learning throughout life. They have developed a variety of approaches to learning, including self-directed, collaborative and self-reflective processes.
Graduates from the BSc in International Business & Service Management will also have developed the following programme-specific attributes and skills:
Knowledge and understanding of computer science – Graduates have gained a broad and sound knowledge in mathematics, computer science and business, enabling them to understand the phenomena characteristic to computer science and its applications in the information technology and business world; in particular, the graduates have gained the ability to look at computer science challenges from both the technical and the business perspectives, and they can adapt quickly to the continuous changes in the computer science field.
Computer science analysis and modelling – Graduates are able to identify, formulate and solve problems particular to computer science with full knowledge of the limitations of computation; in particular, they have the capacity to select from alternative solutions to problems; graduates are also able to analyse products, processes and methods used in their discipline based on scientific facts; they know how to select suitable methods of analysing, modelling, simulating and optimising and apply them with a high degree of competence.
Software design – Graduates have developed the ability to design computer programs or processes according to specified requirements; they have developed a practically oriented understanding of software design methods and the ability to apply them in a competent manner; in particular, they have knowledge of and practical experience with several computer programming languages and they can plan and carry out software projects.
Investigations and assessment – Graduates are able to carry out literature research and know how to use scientific databases and other sources of information for their work; in particular, they have developed the skills to identify and employ suitable software tools for their work and pursue in- depth work in a self-elected application domain.
Computer science practice – Graduates have developed the ability to deal with the different kinds of challenges that may appear in the design, development and implementation of computer science applications, including software design and development, data and communication technology, usability and security engineering, and management challenges of large software systems; graduates are able to plan, control and monitor IT applications and to develop and operate computer systems and equipment; they are also able to independently consolidate the knowledge gained and are aware of the non- technical (e.g., ethical) effects of IT activities.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, which has been accredited by the European accreditation agency ACQUIN, combines a computer science major with a business administration minor. The eight semester programme requires four years of study.
In the first two years, a broad framework of formal background knowledge and basic conceptual and practical skills is developed, both in computer science and its applications in business. In the last two years, students specialise in particular technical, applied, and business domains by choosing elective courses from any subfield. Particular emphasis is placed on the acquisition of domain knowledge and the development of teamwork and management skills. In the final year, the students are required to do an internship in a company and to write a Bachelor Thesis.
Type of Certificate | Does this apply to you? | You will be admitted to: |
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Omani General Education Diploma (GED) | Pass in General Education Diploma with ‘65%’ in Pure Mathematics AND ‘65%’ in English. | Academic Foundation Programme |
Indian Certificates | Pass in: – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with an average below 70%, or – Indian State Board Examinations with an average below 70%, or – High School Certificate (12 years of schooling) with an average below 70%. AND Pass in Mathematics at grade 12, with a minimum 60% mark. | Academic Foundation Programme |
Indian Certificates | Pass in CBSE or ISBE or High School Certificate with an average of 70% or above, AND Pass in Mathematics at grade 12 with a minimum 70% mark. AND Academic IELTS 6.0 in overall (TOEFL 76 – iBT). | Bachelor Programme |
GCE Certificate (AS and A-level) | Pass in 4 subjects at AS-level and 2 subjects at A-level, AND Pass in mathematics at GCSE level. | Academic Foundation Programme |
GCE Certificate (AS and A-level) | In addition to the above: Pass in mathematics at AS-level, with at least ‘C’. | Bachelor Programme |
International Baccalaureate | IB Certificate or Diploma, but not fulfilling the requirements for direct entry into BSc. | Academic Foundation Programme |
International Baccalaureate | Pass in IB diploma or certificate, with at least 24 points, AND At least (3) points in any type of mathematics at HL or (4) points in any type of mathematics at SL, but not mathematical studies. | Bachelor Programme |
Recommended Study Plan
Term | Courses | Term | Courses |
1 | Programming Fundamentals
Computer Architecture Mathematics I: Calculus Introduction to Business Management Language and Cultural Skills I | 2 | Data Structures
Mathematics II: Linear Algebra Logic Discrete Structures Computer Applications in Business Language and Cultural Skills II |
3 | Efficient Algorithms
Databases Systems Probability and Statistics Business Elective(s) Proseminar Language and Cultural Skills III | 4 | Software Engineering
Introduction to Information Security Numerical Computation Accounting and Controlling General Elective(s) Life Skills Course IV |
5 | Operating Systems
Theory of Computing Numerical Computation Web Design and Development Decision Theory Language and Cultural Skills V | 6 | Mobile Applications
Computer Networks Research Methods Entrepreneurship Computing Elective(s) Business Elective(s) |
7 | Interactive Systems and Computer Graphics
Internship Seminar Computing Elective(s) | 8 | Bachelor Thesis
Thesis Colloquium Computing Elective(s) Theory Elective(s) |
Elective Courses
Computing Electives |
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Introduction to Game Design and Development Embedded Systems Analytical Information Systems Data Mining Algorithms Analysis and Design of Information Systems Implementation of Databases Advanced Game Design and Development Advanced Mobile Computing Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns Distributed Applications and Middleware Introduction to Web Content Management Systems Programming Languages Topics in Applied Computer Science Advanced IT courses from other GUtech programmes (e.g., GIS from Applied Geosciences) |
Theory Electives |
Computational Geometry Combinatorial Optimization Applied Automata Theory Topics in Theoretical Computer Science |
Business Electives |
Investment and Finance Marketing Organisation and Human Resources Strategic Business Planning Logistics Topics in Business |
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