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The Programme aims at preparing the student in the latest Information Technology by studying modern technology in relation to communication, E- Commerce, business systems. The workers in this field can also maintain and provide support the computer network. At present, there is a high demand for those workers who have the knowledge in information technology that is based on the wide knowledge and correct administrative practices in Economy, Psychology, and Arts to support commercial operation as well as taking the administrative and organizational decisions.
Graduate’s Fields of Work Students will have many chances to work different private and public businesses that use technology as a basic requirement of their work or in the information technology industry, which develops the computer and software requirements. These programmes and software are used in different fields such as the ministries, the variable companies inside and outside the Sultanate.
A- AA (2 year degree) in MIS
Year 1, Semester 1 (14 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 50 |
Intro to Management Information Systems |
3 |
None |
Y |
| CS 53 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
CS 72 & Math 4 |
N |
| SPMS 85 |
Principles of Speech |
3 |
None |
N |
| Engl 20 |
Exposition and Argumentation |
3 |
None |
N |
| Math 6 |
Introduction to Trigonometry |
2 |
Math 4 |
N |
Year 1, Semester 2 (15 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 51 |
Implementing Info Sys – User Perspective |
3 |
IST 50 |
Y |
| CS 153 |
Data Structures I |
3 |
CS 53 (Grade C) |
N |
| Psych 50 |
General Psychology |
3 |
None |
N |
| CS 200 |
Special Problems: CCNA Discovery I |
3 |
CS 53 |
N |
| IST 200 |
Special Problems: Java Programming |
3 |
None |
N |
Year 2, Semester 1 (17 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 151 |
Implementing Info Sys – Data Perspective |
3 |
IST 51 |
Y |
| CS 158 |
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science |
3 |
Math 8 & CS 53 |
N |
| Econ 121 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
None |
N |
| Math 8 |
Calculus with Analytical Geometry |
5 |
Math 6 |
N |
| BUS 110 |
Management & Organizational Behavior |
3 |
Psych 50 |
N |
Year 2, Semester 2 (17 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| CS 234 |
Intro to Computer Organization & Assembly |
3 |
CS 153 & CS 158 |
N |
| IST 223 |
Database Management Systems |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| IST 233 |
Networks & Communication |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| IST 286 |
Web & Digital Media Development |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| Econ 75 |
Economic Development in the Gulf States |
3 |
None |
N |
| IST/CS Seminar |
Seminar |
2 |
|
|
| Total Credits: 63 |
B- BS (4 year degree) in MIS (Note: First 2 years identical to AA degree.)
Year 1, Semester 1 (14 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 50 |
Intro to Management Information Systems |
3 |
None |
Y |
| CS 53 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
CS 72 & Math 4 |
N |
| SPMS 85 |
Principles of Speech |
3 |
None |
N |
| Engl 20 |
Exposition and Argumentation |
3 |
None |
N |
| Math 6 |
Introduction to Trigonometry |
2 |
Math 4 |
N |
Year 1, Semester 2 (15 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 51 |
Implementing Info Sys – User Perspective |
3 |
IST 50 |
Y |
| CS 153 |
Data Structures I |
3 |
CS 53 (Grade C) |
N |
| Psych 50 |
General Psychology |
3 |
None |
N |
| CS 200 |
Special Problems: CCNA Discovery I |
3 |
CS 53 |
N |
| IST 200 |
Special Problems: Java Programming |
3 |
None |
N |
Year 2, Semester 1 (17 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 151 |
Implementing Info Sys – Data Perspective |
3 |
IST 51 |
Y |
| CS 158 |
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science |
3 |
Math 8 & CS 53 |
N |
| Econ 121 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
None |
N |
| Math 8 |
Calculus with Analytical Geometry |
5 |
Math 6 |
N |
| BUS 110 |
Management & Organizational Behavior |
3 |
Psych 50 |
N |
Year 2, Semester 2 (17 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| CS 234 |
Intro to Computer Organization & Assembly |
3 |
CS 153 & CS 158 |
N |
| IST 223 |
Database Management Systems |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| IST 233 |
Networks & Communication |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| IST 286 |
Web & Digital Media Development |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| Econ 75 |
Economic Development in the Gulf States |
3 |
None |
N |
| IST/CS Seminar |
Seminar |
2 |
|
|
Year 3, Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 241 |
E-Commerce |
3 |
IST 286 |
N |
| IST 243 |
Systems Analysis |
3 |
IST 223 |
N |
| CS 284 |
Introduction to Operating Systems |
3 |
CS 153 & CS 158 |
N |
| CS 300 |
Special Problems: CCNA Discovery II |
3 |
CS 200 |
N |
| Geo 50 |
Introduction to Physical Geology |
3 |
None |
N |
Year 3, Semester 2 (15 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| BUS 120 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
Math 4 |
N |
| CS 285 |
Computer Network Concepts & Technology |
3 |
CS 284 |
N |
| Stat 211 |
Statistics (Calculus-Based) |
3 |
Math 8 |
N |
| Phil 212 |
Computer Ethics |
3 |
Phil 35 |
N |
| Engl 60 |
Writing and Research |
3 |
Engl 20 |
N |
* If IST 246 has been taken earlier, then another IST Elective may be taken.
|
Year 4, Semester 1 (15 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 354 |
Multimedia Development & Design |
3 |
IST 50 |
N |
| Mktg 311 |
Marketing |
3 |
BUS 110 |
N |
| Psych 305 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
Psych 50 |
N |
| Econ 122 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
None |
N |
| FIN 250 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
BUS 120 & Econ 121 |
N |
Year 4, Semester 2 (12 credits)
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| MIS 397 |
Capstone: Senior Design |
3 |
Sr. level |
N |
| Poly Sci 90 |
American Government |
3 |
None |
N |
| Art 80 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
None |
N |
| MIS Elective |
<see list below> |
3 |
Variable |
N |
| Total Credits: 120 |
MIS Electives:
| Course |
Name |
Cr. |
Prereq. |
Syl? |
| IST 246 |
Intro to Enterprise Resource Planning |
3 |
IST 50 |
Y |
| IST 351 |
Leadership in Technology-Based Organizations |
3 |
IST 50 |
N |
| IST 354 |
Multimedia Development & Design |
3 |
IST 50 |
N |
| IST 361 |
Information Systems Project Management |
3 |
IST 151 |
Y |
| CS 236 |
Programming Languages & Translators |
3 |
CS 253 |
N |
| CS 253 |
Algorithms |
3 |
CS 153 & CS 158 |
N |
| CS 238 |
File Structures & Intro to Database Systems |
3 |
CS 153 |
N |
