Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

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.

Program Description:

The diploma in Mechanical Engineering program is a two-year full time degree program for those who want to gain knowledge in mechanical engineering to pursue a career in industry or continue in graduate studies.
The diploma is awarded after the successful completion of 66 credit hours of undergraduate work including a compulsory industry orientation programme and Internship.
The diploma program is 4 semesters of full-time study of two years and is in alignment with Oman’s National Qualifications Framework covering several subject fields and objectives of MoHERI and other stakeholders.
Flexible mode of study: Full time/ Part-time /Special part-time options are also available.
The 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.
The program provides the opportunity for students to engage with open-ended problems and tasks both on their own and in teams

Program Objectives:

The diploma in Mechanical Engineering aims to:

Succeed in their chosen careers in mechanical engineering and related fields in a broad range of industries
Engage in continuous education, professional development, and entrepreneurial activities
Effectively participate in management and leadership roles in teamwork under various work environments
Provide socially responsible, environment friendly solutions to Mechanical engineering related broad-based problems adapting professional ethics.

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria:

General Education Diploma or equivalent with a grade not less than (65%) Grade C or equivalent in the following subjects put together

Physics OR Chemistry
Pure Maths or Applied Maths
Pass in the university entrance test (Minimum 60% average required)

Diploma Program Educational Objectives

Vision

Mission

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

“To produce diploma graduates of Mechanical Engineering who will take the lead in employment and entrepreneurship and to achieve regional and international recognition”

Equip students with the knowledge and practical skills which fully support the needs of the industrial market
Enhance the personal and business skills as well as the long-life learning skills required for effective communication and success in engineering industries and businesses
Develop partnership programs with industry through research and professional development
Enhance public awareness and advancement of Engineering knowledge through promoting local and international communication channels

The proposed Diploma exit opportunity is mainly for the students who are enrolled to the existing four-year degree program. The Diploma is awarded after the completion of 66 credits of undergraduate work listed in the curriculum including compulsory industry orientation programme and Internship. This Diploma program provides principal learning in a Mechanical Engineering field, intended to lead students directly to a job or prepare them for continuing their studies towards bachelor’s degree on later date when they return back to the university.

PEO D01: Succeed in their chosen careers in mechanical engineering and related fields in a broad range of industries.

PEO D02: Engage in continuous education, professional development, and entrepreneurial activities.

PEO D03: Effectively participate in management and leadership roles in teamwork under various work environments.

PEO D04: Provide socially responsible, environment friendly solutions to Mechanical engineering related broad-based problems adapting professional ethics.

What will you study?

1^st Year

1^st Year
Semester 1			Semester 2
CODE	COURSES	CREDITS	CODE	COURSES	CREDITS
UEE01101	University English I	3	UEE01102	University English II	3
EMS00101	Calculus I	4	UHE00111	Oman: State & People	3
EBS00101	General Chemistry for Engineering	4	EMS00102	Calculus II	4
EGI01103	Engineering Drawing	2	EBS00102	Physics I	4
EGI00105	Introduction to Computer Programming	2	EGI00101	Basic Electrical Engineering	2
EGI00104	Engineering Workshop	1
Total Credits (6 Courses)		16	Total Credits (5 Courses)		16

2^nd Year

2^nd Year
Semester 3			Semester 4
CODE	COURSES	CREDITS	CODE	COURSES	CREDITS
UPE01301	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	EME10209	Manufacturing Technology	3
EME10207	Maintenance Engineering	3	EME10319	Fluid Mechanics	3
EME10208	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	3	EME10202	Computer Aided Engineering	2
EGI00203	Environmental Science	2	EME10203	Engineering Thermodynamics	3
EGI00202	Engineering Mechanics	3	EME10205	Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I	1
EGI00204	Material Science	3	EME10404	Industrial Safety Management	2
			EME10210	Diploma Project	3
				Compulsory IOP+ Internship program	0
Total Credits (6 Courses)		17	Total Credits (7 Courses)		17

Program Articulation:

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.

Extracurricular Opportunities

Social, recreational and extracurricular services and facilities are fully supported by the college as part of the strategic plan to build graduate competence in terms of rounded individuals who espouse the values of leadership and entrepreneurialism. The students have a plethora of opportunities to engage with established student chapters of professional bodies which aim to expose the students to international professionals to have the benefits of updating with recent technological news and to interact with engineers and professionals across the world. Open opportunities to be a member of reputable international professional bodies such.
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Career Opportunities

This diploma program provides principal learning in a Mechanical Engineering field, intended to lead students directly to a job or prepare them for continuing their studies towards a bachelor’s degree at a later date when they return to the university.
The skills that students will pick up in our courses will be relevant for life and careers across the world. As the students embark on their job search they will find that the job description links back to the range of courses that they were taught in our program.
Mechanical Engineering diploma graduates transform their learning experience and practical skills to develop successful careers and practice mechanical engineering and allied fields of study in a broad range of manufacturing and oil and gas industries as
- Machine Operator,
- Machine Technician,
- Automotive technician
- General technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technology Assistant
- Manufacturing Technician and others.

They would also strive to pursue advanced education, and other creative and innovative efforts in science, engineering, and technology to take part in the nation-building initiatives.

International Internship and Collaborations:

The College of Engineering has strong collaboration with local and regional industries like Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), National Innovation Academy, National Aluminium Products Company, Oman Chlorine Company, Asian Paints, Occidental Oman, Oman Fiber Optic Company, Jotun Paints, Shell Oman, Oman gas company, Tebodin, Bio Products Oman SAOC, Galfar, Aspen Technology Inc. The collaborating industries offer support to our students by providing industrial internship opportunities, and site visits, sharing real-world insights by facilitating guest lecturers and workshops, and participating in career fairs. The industry link will ensure our students are equipped with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge by exposing them to the use of sophisticated and specialist equipment during site visits and similar opportunities. The students are encouraged to undergo international internships in the affiliates / collaborating university.

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