Graduate Program

MSc. in Electrical Engineering

About this program

The Program is designed such that students do not require passing at a specific level to progress to the next level and it is non-progressive and fully segmental in nature.  The Full-Time MSc Program will consist of three teaching semesters followed by a fourth semester devoted to the research seminar and master thesis. Students who finish 30 credit hours will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Students who carry out a major project of 9 credit hours plus 1 credit seminar thus accumulate 10 credit hours will be eligible for the exit award of Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering is offered by the National University of Science and Technology in collaboration with the University of South Carolina, USA. This postgraduate degree program encourages independent thinking and creativity that enhance the students’ skills and knowledge to pursue a career in industries at the middle or higher management positions or embark in research and doctoral degrees in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization. The program is designed with educational objectives that will enhance the graduates with the technological and managerial skills necessary for addressing the ever-demanding challenges in power, energy, oil & gas sectors towards sustainable economic and social development.

Career Opportunities

The proposed MSc Electrical Engineering Programme by the College of Engineering will have high demand in the energy sector of Oman. Electrical engineering is a dynamic engineering discipline that continues to experience rapid professional growth in Oman. MSc in Electrical Engineering will enable us to build on existing knowledge of the subject, gaining industry knowledge and specializing in particular areas. There are many career opportunities in Oman as mentioned below  

Jal Engineering Services, Electroman, Al Hajiry Trading and Contracting, Light House, Bahwan Engineering Company, PDO, Value Engineering Centre, Towell Tools and Engineering, Century Group, Al Hassan Electrical Co, Al Adrek Trading and Contracting, Majees Technical Services, Oman Engineering and Contracting Company, Special Technical Services, Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company, Al Turki Enterprises, Bahwan Construction Company. Tebodian and Partners, Al Nadha Contracting, Atkins Oman Consultant, Oman Electricity Transmission Company,(https://www.omangrid.com/en/pages/home.aspx), Oman Electrical Transmission Company, Muscat Electricity Distribution Company(https://www.medcoman.com/), Majan Electricity Compan(http://majanco.co.om/en-us/), Sohar Power Company (http://www.soharpower.com/), Oman Solar Systems Co. L.L.C (https://www.omansolar.com/), Mazoon Electricity Company, Mazoon Electricity Company, Nama Holding Company(https://www.nama.om/), Al Assar Engineering Electrical Services,  AEastern Overseas LLC, Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting L.L.C, Modern Light Trad & Cont Company, Afaq Al Musana Trading Co. ABB, Oman.

Program Educational Objectives

Aim: To produce graduates with the technological, and managerial skills with approaches necessary for addressing the ever-demanding challenges in the power & energy, oil & gas sectors towards sustainable economic and social development.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): The Program Educational Objectives are drafted through the input from potential employers, alumni, and industrial constitutes of the program. The graduates will achieve the following PEOs’ after graduation.

PEO1: The application of core electrical engineering knowledge to the design, and development of system-based solutions.

PEO2: An ability to enhance their analytical skills through case studies, and independent inquiry.

PEO3: An ability to demonstrate technical and leadership skills in the workplace in compliance with accountability and social responsibility.

PEO4: Continue to develop professionally and engage in lifelong learning to adapt with emerging technologies and conduct research in the chosen field of specialization.  

Broad Career Options

  • Maintenance Manager-High Voltage Substation
  • Electrical Planning Engineer- Designer
  • Grid Automation Application Engineer- Load Dispatch Centre
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering- University/ Institutes
  • Development and Project Manager – Distributed Generation Planning Company.
  • Technical Consultant
  • Senior Manager in Electrical Engineering
  • Power Station Operation Manager
  • Electrical Protection Engineer
  • Control Engineer
  • Distribution Planning Engineer
  • Transmission Network Planner

What will you study?

Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 1
Course Name Credit hours
Advanced Mathematics 4
Advanced Power Systems Planning and Analysis 4
Smart Grid Technologies 4
Total Credit Hours 12
Semester 2
Course Name Credit hours
Methods and Strategies in Research 3
Advanced Power System Protection 4
Elective – 1 (Renewable Energy Systems / Energy Efficiency and Auditing/ Power Economics / Power Quality in Electrical Utility) 4
Total Credit Hours 11
Semester 3
Course Name Credit hours
High Voltage Technologies & Condition Monitoring 4
Automation in Transmission and Distribution 4
Elective – 2 (Instrumentation and Control / Reliability Availability, Maintainability, and Safety/ Industrial Drives/ Applications of Power Electronics in Power System) 4
Total Credit Hours 12
Total Cumulative for exit 35
Postgraduate Diploma with minimum of
30 credit hours
Semester 4
Course Name Credit hours
Master Thesis 9
Research Seminar 1
Total Credit Hours 10
Total Cumulative for exit degree 45
Exit with MSc Degree (45 Credit Hours)

Contact Info

For administration related inquiries:
Ms Mabahij Saif Al Hadi
Deputy Manager
MSc Admissions & Marketing
Tel: +968 22641013/1098
Mobile +968 79161001
Email: [email protected]

For academic related inquiries:
Dr Dharmasa
Assistant Professor
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Tel: +968 22641019
Email: [email protected]