SQA Diploma – Computing Software Development

Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development

About Program

Why is this field important?

Software Development is at the heart of the digital world, powering the applications, websites, mobile platforms, and business systems used every day by individuals and organizations. As businesses continue their digital transformation, there is an increasing demand for professionals who can design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance software solutions. This field plays a critical role in driving innovation, improving productivity, supporting communication, and enabling emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobile applications, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. The programme develops both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in programming, systems development, databases, web technologies, cloud computing, and application security. 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.

Why should I study this programme?

The Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development provides a strong foundation for students seeking careers in the software and IT industry or progression to higher education. The programme combines industry-relevant technical skills with practical learning in software development, object-oriented programming, data structures, systems analysis and design, web development, cloud computing, application security, project management, and mobile technologies. Students gain hands-on experience through projects and graded units that prepare them for real-world software development environments. In addition, the qualification is awarded by the Qualifications Scottish (QS), providing internationally recognized credentials and creating opportunities for further study and career advancement.

  • 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).
  • Yearly Intakes: Three (September, December and March)
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Entry Requirements

Student Must fulfill the following conditions:

  1. General Diploma Certificate (equivalent to 12 years of Schooling with minimum 60% of marks)
  2. Muscat College General Foundation Program with 60% marks. Or a score of minimum of band 6.0 on an IELTS equivalent score with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Note: Students who are sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoE) should fulfill the entry requirements specified by the MoE.

Program Courses

Unit Title
  1. Developing Software: Introduction
  2. Professionalism and Ethics in Computing
  3. Computer Systems Fundamentals
  4. Troubleshooting Computer Problems
  5. Team Working in Computing
  6. Computing: Graded Unit 1 (Exam)
  7. Software Development: Object Oriented Programming
  8. Systems Development: Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  9. Software Development: Data Structures
  10. Computing: Software Development: Graded Unit 2 (Project)
Unit Title (optional 11 Units)
  1. Database Design Fundamentals
  2. Relational Database Management Systems
  3. Software Development: Developing Small Scale Standalone Applications
  4. Systems Development: Introduction
  5. Systems Development: Testing Software
  6. Web Development Fundamentals
  7. Cloud Computing
  8. Computer Hardware: Hardware Installation and Maintenance
  9. Computing: Introduction to Project Management
  10. E-Commerce: Publishing Websites
  11. Multimedia: Developing Multimedia Applications
  12. Programming for Data
  13. Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games
  14. Developing Mobile Web Based Applications: An Introduction
  15. Application Security
  16. Agile Development: Introduction
  17. Mobile Technology

COLLEGE REQUIREMENT - compulsory course

Entrepreneurship: Creativity and Innovation

  • Total 31.5 QS
  • Credit Values (252 Credit Points)

Careers

Graduates of this programme can pursue a wide range of careers in the growing software development and IT sectors. The programme prepares students with the knowledge and practical skills required for roles such as:

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

Course Fees

Muscat College is committed to providing quality education for its students. 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 Programs. MC offers flexible payment modes such as Post-Dated Cheques/Direct bank transfer etc. for students not able to pay during 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)
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