العربية
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Study mode | Full Time |
| Credit Units | 24 Units |
| Credit Hours | 36 Hours |
The program provides a distinguished educational experience that keeps pace with the latest developments in information technology, supporting Oman's Vision 2040 and addressing the growing demand for specialized IT talent. It is project-based and emphasizes applied learning, offering a career-focused Master's degree that enhances graduates' job prospects. The program equips graduates with the latest technical knowledge and practical skills, qualifying them for success and excellence in information technology and related fields.
Program Aim
The Master of Information Technology program is specifically designed for students who wish to conduct in-depth research in Information Technology. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for leadership roles in the information technology fields to solve problems across various industrial disciplines. The program provides students with a concrete foundation of knowledge, practical experience, and necessary skills to become experts in Information Technology and its applications to achieve Oman Vision 2040. The program awarded a master’s in Information Technology degree.
Key strengths and unique selling points
- Supports Oman Vision 2040 and the national digital transformation.
- Provides an applied, project-based curriculum that prepares you for the job market, scientific research, and academic teaching.
- Covers the latest fields: artificial intelligence, information security, data science, data analysis and solutions, network engineering and cloud computing, application and software development, and database development and management.
- Enhances employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the technology market.
- Promotes research and innovation opportunities in an advanced educational environment.
Features and benefits students will receive upon enrolling
- An accredited master's degree enhances your employment opportunities locally and internationally.
- Applied learning and real-life projects that reflect labor market needs.
- The ability to specialize in multiple modern technical fields that support Oman Vision 2040.
- Research support and advanced facilities to enrich innovation, scientific research, and entrepreneurship.
- Opportunities for practical training and collaboration with a wide range of professional and academic institutions.
- Academic mentoring under the supervision of a select group of academic experts.
- Software Developer
- Applications Architect
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer Network Architect
- Information Security Analyst
- Cloud Engineer
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Mobile Applications Developer
- Systems Security Administrator
- Network Security Administrator
- ERP Technical Developer
- Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognized HEI in Computer Science (or equivalent) with a CGPA of not less than:
- 2.5 out of 4.00 (Good) or its equivalent for fresh graduates.
- 2.0 out of 4.00 (Satisfactory) or its equivalent with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the specialization of Information Technology or related fields).
- Have an IELTS band score of 6 at least or its equivalents of TOEFL score. The test should be valid.
- Pass the interview.
- Submit a research proposal.
- Applicant from other disciplines related to Computing and Information Technology, may be accepted, provided they succeed in the bridging courses specified by the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology. The bridging courses will be chosen from the following: (Object-Oriented Programming, System Analysis and Design, Cloud Computing, Distributed Database Design, Computer Networks, Operating System, Data Mining, and Information Security).
| Specialization | Total Fees |
| Master of Information Technology (by Research) | 4200 R.O |