Mechanical Engineering Program
Program Description
Mechanical Engineering is a professional discipline that addresses the utilization of technological and scientific know-how to advance the efficiency, safety, utility and reliability of mechanical and thermal systems for the benefit of humanity. Nowadays, engineering is more interdisciplinary, team-oriented, and environmentally sensitive than ever before.
This program encompasses the traditional roles of Mechanical Engineering in areas of analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing of mechanical and thermal systems (i.e., boilers, steam plants, heat exchangers, hydraulic systems, refrigeration, etc.), while also including emphasis in system integration, propulsion systems, concurrent engineering, and other competitive engineering practices. Design to manufacture considers additional elements such as consumer satisfaction, time to market, and others.
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.