Information Systems

Advanced Diploma in Information Systems

The aim of this program is to produce competent information systems graduates who can apply technical and research skills to support business organizations in achieving their mission.

Upon completion of the program, the graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to deliver, use, and manage information systems within business environments.
Demonstrate the ability to solve business problems using computing and research skills.
Evaluate business models/strategies and their implications for the information system development.
Develop software applications using different technologies
Use communication skills effectively, including in teams.
Comply with ethical, security, and social responsibilities.

Allotment to the Information Sciences specialization is based on the CGPA scored by the student in First Year Diploma. Requirements to progress to Advanced Diploma in Information Systems:

Student must complete Diploma in Information Systems successfully with CGPA ≥ 2.5 in scale of 4.
IELTS band Score ≥4.5 or the FDL Mark should be ≥ 64 .
Lateral entry of students is governed by UTAS bylaws.

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments (Reference: 1. MoMP Bylaws of College of Technology & its Amendments)

System Analyst
Business Process Analyst
Database Analyst
IS Project Coordinator
System Developer

Semester 1

UNEN1102 - English for Academic Purposes

CSCM1101 - Fundamentals of Computing and Information Systems

Prerequisite: GFPCS001
This course introduces students to various concepts of IT/IS including number systems, operating systems, networks, system development life cycle, algorithms, flow charts, and Information System infrastructure. It will also cover the use of various IT/IS systems in business organizations, careers, and certifications

CSDB1102 - Introduction to Database

This course enables the students to be familiarized with the importance of databases, core concepts of relational databases, techniques of database design and its refinement, and the concepts of non-relational databases.

CSWD1103 - Web Development I

This course introduces the practical knowledge and skills in writing markup language tags, designing style sheets, and scripting in order to design websites according to W3C standards, using the latest web tools and technologies. Fundamental Photoshop skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation.

CSCN1104 - Computer Networking Fundamentals

This course introduces the architectures, models, protocols and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals.

Semester 2

MATH1202 - Calculus I

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
This course is a first common math course at diploma level for all specializations except pharmacy and design; it plays an important role in the understanding of science, engineering, economics, computer science, and other disciplines. The course covers the quite familiar basic calculus concepts like limits and continuity, derivatives, optimization, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions,and techniques of integration. The course contents are explored to the students through problem solving, to understand them better, and to improve the ability to apply them in real time

CSPG1205 - Introduction to Programming

Prerequisite:CSCM1101
This course provides fundamental programming concepts and techniques using high level programming language. In this course student will create programs which include variables, loops, decision making and different types of functions and data collections. Student will develop programs that can handle data files and include exception handling. In addition, the student will be able to produce a simple web application program.   

UNEN1203 - English II

CSOP1207 - Principles of Operating Systems

Prerequisite:CSCM1101
This course discusses the basic facilities provided by the operating system. Students will be familiarized with the functions of operating systems, including process management (processes, threads, context switch, concurrency control, synchronization, scheduling, deadlocks, etc.), primary memory management, virtual memory management, file systems, resource allocation, and information protection. Students will rewrite fundamental parts of the UNIX/Linux user space.

CSSY1208 - Introduction to Information Security

Prerequisite:CSCN1104
This course gives a comprehensive understanding of information security concepts and security services. Students will be familiarized with various types of security threats and attacks on systems and explore security measures that can be used for dealing with risks and security breaches in computer and network systems.

Semester 1

BSFB2101 - Fundamentals of Business

CSIS2101 - Systems Analysis & Design

Prerequisite:CSDB1102 & CSCM1101
This course introduces the various methodologies, processes, techniques, models, and tools in Systems Analysis and Design.

CSWD2101 - Web Development II

Prerequisite:CSWD1103
This course builds skills needed to develop functional and dynamic websites. Students will learn the client-server architecture, server-side scripts, database manipulation, and web security and authentication of web-based applications.

CSDS2101 - Database Systems

Prerequisite:CSDB1102
This course prepares students to gain skills in creating, and using Structured (SQL) and Unstructured databases (NoSQL).

UNXX - General Requirement ( University Elective)

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language
UNFL2213- French Language
UNFL2215- German Language

Semester 2

CSSE2202 - Object-Oriented Programming

Prerequisite:CSPG1205
This course covers basics of Object-Oriented Programming approach to provide great flexibility, modularity, and code reusability in developing computer programs. They will learn programming using objects and classes, abstraction and encapsulation, class inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, abstract classes, and interfaces. The student will also learn the basics of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and event-driven programming

CSSE2204 - Special Topics

This course aims to introduce latest emerging and innovation technologies in the field of Computing. This can mean the use of a new programming language, development tool, a new process, a new design method, or targeting a new platform. This course is concerned with the most recent innovations in the field, with a view to bringing the students up to date with modern trends

BSHR2102 - Organizational Behavior

Prerequisite:BSFB2101
This course is offered in the first semester of the second year Diploma level. The course aims to impart knowledge on the different models of organizational behavior. The course also discusses the dimensions of individual behavior comprising of group dynamics and intergroup behavior. It also discusses the functions like communication leadership, power and conflicts towards organizational behavior. The challenges involved in managing human resources and the structure and the job design required for the organization were also discussed in this course. The course gives an idea of how the behavior in an organization differs and one has to cope with this.

CSIS2202 - Diploma Course Project

Prerequisite:CSIS2101 & CSWD2101
In this course, students will apply the software engineering and programming concepts to develop a software application. the students will be able to develop an application for a real world requirement that has passed through the Software Development Life Cycle. It will give the students a valuable teamwork experience and communication skill.

UNEP2109 - Entrepreneurship

Semester 1

UNEN3104 - Public Speaking

Prerequisite:UNEN1203

STAT3101 - Probability and Statistics

Prerequisite:MATH1202
This is a service course that is intended for students whose mathematical background is Calculus. The course follows a theoretical approach with significant examples of formal mathematical proofs. In addition, fundamental concepts are presented with intuitive examples along with practical examples using a statistical software. The course goal is to deliver an understanding of elementary statistics, fundamental concepts in probability theory, random variables, some discrete and continuous probability distributions, expectation, cumulative distribution function, probability mass function, and essential techniques of parameter estimation, tests of hypothesis, and regression analysis. After taking this course, students will be able to use a statistical package in performing data visualization, analysis, and inferences for small and large sample datasets.

CSIS3101 - Business Process Management

Prerequisite:CSIS2101 OR CSSE2101
This course introduces students to the business process and its principles in order to enable them to identify, document, model, assess, and improve such core business processes in such a way to adapt to organizational changes and other inter-organizational processes.

CSIS3102 - IS Management and Strategy

Prerequisite:CSCM1101
This course focuses on creating value for an organization by monitoring and controlling organizational IS resources and consistently improving the systems to deliver the information necessary for an organization. IS Strategy emphasizes the competency to create long-term plans for implementing and using organizational information systems to achieve strategic organizational goals and objectives.

CSIS3103 - User Experience Design

This course introduces the User Experience (UX) concepts and design sprint phases by applying the relevant principles, latest tools, and techniques. Students will be familiarized with evaluating the usability of the User Interface (UI) design.

Major Elective 1

CSIS3105 - IS Special Topics - Prerequisite: None
CSIS4206 - Knowledge Management System - Prerequisite:CSIS3102
CSIS4205 - IT for Management Decision Making - Prerequisite:CSIS3102
BSHR3206 - Teamwork Management - Prerequisite: None
BSHR3207 - Employee Relation - Prerequisite: None
BSHR3215 - Total Quality Management - Prerequisite: None
CSDS3202 - Introduction to Data Science - Prerequisite:STAT3101+ CSPG1205
CSDS3205 - Data Visualization - Prerequisite: None
CSDS3204 - Data warehouse Design - Prerequisite: CSDS2101
CSDS4111 - Introduction to Blockchain - Prerequisite: None
CSDS3105 - Database Programming - Prerequisite:CSDS2101
CSSE3102 - Object-Oriented Analysis and Design - Prerequisite:CSSE2202 + { CSSE2101 OR CSIS2101}
CSSE2203 - Data Structure and Algorithms - Prerequisite: CSPG1205
CSSE3203 - Mobile Application Development - Prerequisite: CSSE3101
CSSE4103 - Full-stack Web Development - Prerequisite:CSSE3101
CSSE4101 - Software Design, and Testing - Prerequisite: CSSE3102
CSSY3201 - Authentication and Access Control - Prerequisite: CSSY1208
CSSY3202 - Web Applications Security - Prerequisite: CSWD2101
CSNW3204 - Could Computing Fundamentals - Prerequisite: None
CSNW3203 - System Administration - Prerequisite: CSOP1207

Semester 2

CSPM3201 - Project Management & Acquisition

Prerequisite:CSSE2101 OR CSIS2101
This course provides in-depth discussions of project management principles and modern software project management practices as well as methodologies such as the Agile methodology. Students will also learn the concepts of acquisition, contract basics, and management skills to successfully deal with acquired technical resources. Through IT-based case studies and role-playing, they will learn about procurement and acquisition activities, develop acquisition strategies, and prepare different acquisition plans.

CSDS3101 - Fundamentals of Big data

Prerequisite:CSDS2101
This course prepares students to understand the fundamentals concepts of big data and its technologies. Students will learn the primary systems used in big data.

CSIS3204 - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

This course aims to provide students with the concepts, principles and strategies of digital marketing as well as the trends that are shaping its future to achieve a competitive edge in the market.

CSSE3101 - Advanced Web Technologies

Prerequisite:CSWD1103
This course covers simple web application development using React. It implements front-end frameworks, advance JavaScript concepts and application integration with NoSQL databases. This course enables to work with Repository Management Environment.

CSRM3202 - Research Methodology

Prerequisite:STAT3101
This course enables students to use key concepts, methods, techniques, and tools in conducting research projects relevant to computing and information science field.

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