Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development

An SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development will give learners the skills and theoretical knowledge that they need as they move into higher education and employment. The software development activities covered include new development, modification, re-use, re-engineering and maintenance.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development provides learners with a progression route into employment. It also provides opportunities for further study, including university degree programmes.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development provides current skills in specialist technical software development, and develops up-to-date knowledge in programming and systems development.
An SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development will give learners the skills and theoretical knowledge that they need as they move into higher education and employment. The software development activities covered include new development, modification, re-use, re-engineering and maintenance.
  • Credit Values: 31.5 SQA Credit Values (252 Credit Points)
  • Award: Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development (Equivalent to Diploma).
  • Duration: 2 Years in Full-Time Mode of Study/ 3 Years in Part-Time Mode of Study.
  • Degree Awarding Body: After the successful completion of the program requirements, the students will be awarded the Award/Exit Certificates from the Scottish Authority Qualification (SQA).
  • Programme Starts: September, December and March

Student Must fulfill the following conditions:

  1. Students who have successfully completed the General Education Diploma (Class 12), or obtained equivalent certificates approved by the Ministry of Education in Oman.
  2. Pass Muscat College General Foundation Programme (GFP) or equivalent. Alternatively, a score of 60% and above in the Muscat College Placement Test in each of the components would make the student eligible for exemption from the GFP.

Note: Students who are sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) should fulfill the entry requirements specified by the MoHERI.

Software developers are needed in many different industries from biotechnology to telecommunications and transport.
After some years of experience, graduates can be placed in a higher level of jobs, such as:

  • Software Developer
  • Applications Developer
  • Mobile Applications Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Developer
  • Web Developer
  • IT Coordinator
  • IT Clerk
  • Customer Service
  • IT services

Muscat College is committed to providing quality education for its students. An investment made in joining MC Programs will be the best in terms of returns. MC wants to join hands with students in achieving their goals through its Academic Programmes. MC offers flexible payment modes such as Post Dated Cheques/Direct bank transfer etc. for students not able to pay during the registration period. This help students with financial problems to join programs and be part of thousands of MC graduates who have benefitted from MC degrees and prospered in their life.

Total Tuition Fees: 5250 OMR
Applicable for Both Full Time & Part Time students

Other Fees:

  • Admissions Fees (Paid once): 20 OMR
  • Programme Enrolment Fees (Paid once per Programme): 100 OMR
  • Caution Deposit (Paid once and Refundable): 100 OMR
  • Course Mapping: 20 OMR (Will be exempted if student registered in the College)

Note: All the above fee is subject to change in the future, subject to the approval of MoHERI.

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