Information Technology Department

Information Technology Department

The Mission of the Faculty

The faculty's mission is to provide the best possible educational experience for the widest possible range of students in Oman.
It aims at responding actively to the needs of local and national communities. It offers a high quality learning environment and flexible education media for all learners. The ultimate goal is to provide high quality graduates with essential skills to participate in developing the country from all aspects.

The Vision of the Faculty

As computers have become a part of everyday life, the demand for professionals in computer science has increased phenomenally. The faculty’s programs are structured to teach students theoretical and practical principles of the design and development of information and computer systems. Students also learn to analyze and build systems and applications of software. Programs also prepare students to be able to undertake graduate level studies in any field of information technology. Although the faculty’s main objective is teaching, the programs encourage faculty members to be engaged in research projects. Moreover, they contribute to the continuous learning of the society by offering different courses and training programs.

Objectives

The faculty aims at:

• Preparing scientifically qualified human resources who are capable of contributing to the development and production process in Oman.

• Contributing to the advancement and effective development of the society by providing it with knowledgeable and skillful cadres.

• Keeping students up-to-date with the latest technology, technical tools, and recent developments.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Through the Club of Computer Friends, Scientific Society, and other Faculty committees, the faculty encourages the following activities:

• Developing artistic talents, cultural, social, sport activities, and enhancing human and college relationships between students, academic staff, and college personnel.
• Holding lectures and seminars, and organizing books exhibitions as well as new technology shows in the faculty and college.
• Organizing sport matches, artistic activities internally and/or in collaboration with other faculties.