BEng. Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is the most demanding specialization in the construction industry. Career opportunities are provided in various construction industries includes,

• Ministries of Housing, Transportation
• Civil Engineering Contractors
• Municipalities
• Water Supply & Sewage
• Road, Bridge design and construction
• Building Regulations & Compliance
• Laboratory Analysis
• Assessment of Materials
• Environmental Consultancies
• Educational and Training Institutes
• Self-Employment Opportunities
• Construction Sites
• Consulting Firms
• Government Institutions
• Pursue Postgraduate Education

There has been a major surge in construction activities within the country in recent years, thanks to infrastructure developments and a diversified economy. They are concerned with planning, designing and executing buildings, bridges, roads, harbors, dams, airports, coastal protection, water supply and public health and also routine refurbishment and maintenance activities. There is a strong and steady demand for these engineers in various ministries and municipalities in Oman as well as in the private sector. Civil Engineers work for Ministries, Diwan of Royal Court, private industry, for consulting engineering and management firms, construction companies, mining companies and research establishments and, directly or indirectly, for almost every organization that has buildings. In short, career opportunities are plenty and this is borne out by the fact that graduates of the department have a high record of employment.

The educational objectives of Civil Engineering program at College of Engineering are to produce civil engineers that:

PEO 01: Have competent and essential knowledge in mathematics, science, and major of civil engineering that are necessary for success in construction industry and graduate programs.

PEO 02: Have the ability to apply the acquired engineering knowledge and skills to provide design and solutions that meet identified requirement taking into account safety, global, environmental, and economic factors.

PEO 03: Exhibit effective writing and technical communications skills together with professional practice and ethical values with an awareness to address societal issues.

PEO 04: Are able to continue their professional development and be prepared for postgraduate programs and engage in life-long learning and attainment of professional expertise.