Flexible mode of study: Full-time/ Part-time (weekend mode)
This two-year diploma program has an equal blend of theoretical, practical, ethical and environmental based courses that meet the needs of the country, industries, and society as a whole.
Diploma in Computer Engineering is a two-year program that aims to provide knowledge and practical skills in Computer Engineering and Information Technology. Further, this program aims to impart technical knowledge to students quickly. The Diploma is awarded after the successful completion of 66 Credit Hours. The short duration helps the students enter the workforce very soon after their studies. After completing this Diploma, students can apply for the four years of BEng degree in Computer Engineering or any other relevant field. To be awarded the diploma, students must pass the required courses and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Diploma in Computer Engineering aims to:
Admission Criteria:
Pass in General Certificate Diploma or equivalent with grade not less than “C” in the following subjects:
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| Semester 1 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| Code | Courses | Credits | Pre-requisite | Code | Courses | Credits | Pre-requisite |
| UEL01101 | University English I | 3 | – | UEL01102 | University English II | 3 | University English I |
| EGI00105 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 2 | – | EMS00102 | Calculus II | 4 | Calculus I |
| EMS00101 | Calculus I | 4 | – | EEC10108 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 | – |
| UHE00111 | Oman: State and People | 3 | – | EGI00101 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 2 | – |
| EBS00102 | Physics I | 4 | – | EEC10109 | Fundamental of Web Design and Database Management | 3 | – |
| EGI00104 | Engineering Workshop | 1 | – | EEC10110 | Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Lab | 1 | – |
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| Total Credits (6 Courses) | 17 |
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| Total Credits (6 Courses) | 17 |
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| Semester 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| EMS00203 | Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus | 3 | Calculus I | EEC10306 | Digital Logic Design | 4 | – |
| EEC10206 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 | – | EEC10304 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| EEC10308 | Electronics | 3 | Basic Electrical Engineering | EEC10313 | Operating system | 3 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| EEC10312 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 | Introduction to Computer Programming |
| Technical Elective # | 2 | – |
| UPE01301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | – | EDP10201 | Diploma Project | 3 | – |
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| Total Credits (5 Courses) | 16 | – |
| Total Credits (5 Courses) | 16 |
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| Total 66 credits, Industry Orientation Programme (IOP) | |||||||
Students after successful completion of diploma and if they meet the set academic grades can apply for continuing their studies for BEng/ BTech degree program in the same chosen field of study or any other relevant field at NU or any other Higher Education Institutions.
Diploma in Computer engineering graduates find employment in IT organizations as well as in IT sectors of banks, petroleum development companies, telecommunication companies, major oil and gas companies, and hospitals etc. Additionally, the program provides a strong foundation for pursuing a full four year bachelor degree in computer engineering
NU believes that the international partnership with other institutions enables the University to lead its sectors with the most diverse, highest-attaining student bodies, and achieve their international ambitions. NU has collaborations with various universities across the world. The collaborations with South Carolina University, USA, and Shiraz University of Technology, Iran have the potential impact on curriculum development, student internships, collaborative teaching programs and research networks for the Computer Engineering programme.
We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.