Master of Science in Information Systems at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Oman is a master's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The MSc in Information Systems is a postgraduate programme of the College of Economics and Political Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University. It is taught in English and combines 30 credit hours of taught courses with a thesis worth 6 credit hours.
Full-time students complete the degree in two years and part-time students in three. Course work has to be finished with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, and the thesis is registered in the third semester once 12 credits of course work are done. The thesis stage covers a literature review, the research itself, analysis, a written report and an oral defence.
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Information Systems, Computer Sciences or Information Technology. The Department of Information Systems evaluates candidates against criteria approved by the college, which can include a written examination, an interview or both.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.75 / 4
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject from Sultan Qaboos University or another recognized institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4-point scale; or a GPA of 2.5 to 2.74 with two years of work experience; or a bachelor's degree plus a related postgraduate diploma with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Employer release/study-leave letter (full-time) or no-objection letter (part-time); unemployed applicants provide a Ministry of Labour statement. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 (or IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 69 with the LANK6000 language course in the first semester). Selection may include a written examination and/or an interview.
