Mechanical Engineering Program
Program Description
The program of mechanical engineering aims to prepare and provide the workforce for different sectors of industry, power generation, central air conditioning systems, automotive maintenance, renewable energy, and plumbing systems (supply of clean water to facilities and removal of waste water). The program has 136 credit hours, which can be divided into four categories as general university requirements, college requirements, program requirements, and program electives.
Admission Requirements
For direct entry into the College of Engineering, the student should have General Education Diploma (12th standard) or certified equivalent with overall score of C and minimum of grade D in Pure Mathematics, English and (Physics or Chemistry).
The student should also successfully complete the General Foundation program with an overall score of 65% in the following areas:
English proficiency
Study skills
Math
Information Technology
To be exempted from the GFP (English Component), a minimum score of 5.00 in IELTS certificate or equivalent is required.
To be exempted from the GFP (IT Component), an ICDL Certificate in English or its equivalent is required.
Program Objectives
Graduates are expected to succeed in a career as mechanical engineers.
Graduates are expected to contribute to society through research or professional and ethical practice in Mechanical Engineering.
Student Outcomes
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Path
Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering program may start their career path at public or private organizations, such as
Local municipalities
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Transport and Communication
Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources
Engineering Divisions in other ministries
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC)
Oman Airport Management Company
Power plants
Engineering services companies
Oil and gas companies
Automobile repair agencies
Airports with airplane repair facilities
Construction companies
Energy solutions companies
Iron and steel factories
Aluminum plants
Smelters (industrial facilities to extract metals from its raw materials)
Students who prefer independency and enjoy self-success may start their own business.