Information Systems

Diploma in Information Systems

 

The aim of this program is to produce skilled information systems graduate who apply technical knowledge and skills to support business organizations in achieving their mission.

 

 

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

  •   apply knowledge and skills in information systems in a workplace environment.
  •   apply knowledge and skills of analysing and designing information systems aligned with business needs.
  •   identify key business concepts and their implications for information systems development as well as implementation activities of an organization.
  •   design software applications using different technologies.
  •   use teamwork communication skills effectively.
  •   comply with ethical, security, and social responsibilities.

 

  •  Secondary School to UTAS Entry Requirements (As per UTAS guidelines).
  •  Language Requirements (As per UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).
  •  Level to Level CGPA requirements (As per the UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).

 

  •   Information system’s Technician
  •   Information systems Personnel
  •   Data Entry
  •   Computer Technician
  •   System Developer
  •   Web Designer
  •   Web Developer
  •   IT Coordinator

Semester 1

 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.   

 

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.

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

 

 

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

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.

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

 

  • 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

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

 

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

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.

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.

 

University of Technology and Applied Sciences
PO Box 74, Al Khuwair, Muscat 133
Sultanate of Oman