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GC is a private Higher Education Institution that operates in Oman under the supervision of Ministry of Higher Education. GC offers degrees through affiliated arrangements with UK Universities such as Staffordshire University and Cardiff Metropolitan University. On the successful completion of the course requirements the certificates are issued by the affiliated UK Universities,
For the list of programmes, please see http://www.gulfcollege.edu.om/Programmes
The following needs to be submitted along with the accomplished application forms:
NOTE: additional documents may be required to submit based on the nature of student application (international, transfer from other colleges, return/re-activation
Yes, if you have not done any Foundation course. However if you are able to produce evidence of English proficiency (valid IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)along with the other requirements, then you may be exempted from Foundation programme which will lead you to be placed at Level 3. Please see details about GFP: http://www.gulfcollege.edu.om/Programmes
Yes, GC accepts international students. The student has to bring relevant documents such as transcript, course descriptors and equalisation letter from the MoHE.
GC also offers visa to international students, the applicant should complete a minimum of 6 months stay in Oman.
Yes, through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Advance Standing (AS) . For details, please see Recognition of Prior Learning Advanced Standing - Gulf College
GC has two semesters that is first week of October and March of every year, applicants have to complete their applications and get the approval at least two weeks before the two weeks from the start of the semester.
No, as you need personal appearance during registration. However, online module registration can be done by the existing students.
Reactivation or rejoining can be done only within the first two (2) weeks from the start of the semester. Latest result might be needed to any of your application along with finance clearance also, sponsor’s approval (if any).
Yes, you can change the programme within the first two weeks from the start of the semester.
You can apply for Exceptional / Mitigating Circumstance provided that you will produce an evidence to justify your failure to submit /attend assessment. The application is subject for approval or rejection by the committee. Please see the links of partner universities’ procedure on application.
Cardiff Met: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/registry/academichandbook/Documents/AH1_05_01E.pdf
If you have not passed the module on the first attempt you may be granted a referral (resit). This may depend on your level of engagement on this module. The maximum mark you are able to achieve for any referral assessment is 40R unless an extenuating/mitigating circumstances claim has been upheld against the assessment. You may talk to your academic advisor for further details.
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
| Progression onto Level 4 | 120 credits at Level 3 plus two English Modules |
| Progression onto Level 5 | At least 90 credits at Level 4 or outstanding a single module single Level 4 module |
| Progression onto Level 6 | 120 credits at Level 4 and at least 90 credits at Level 5 or outstanding a single Level 5 module |
Level 4, 5 and 6 students can carry forward a maximum 30 credits and also upto 30 credits can be compensated at Level 4, 5 and 6.
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
| Progression onto Level 4 | Level 3 students should complete 90 credits from Level 3 before progressing onto Level 4 and can carry forward a maximum 30 credits from Level 3 (excluding English Language modules ) |
| Progression onto Level 5 | Level 4 students should complete 100 credits from Level 4 before progressing onto Level 5 and can carry forward a maximum 20credits from Level 4 |
| Progression onto Level 6 | Level 5 students can’t carry forward any credit from Level 5 to Level 6 (must complete 400 credits before progress onto Level 6) |
*Up to 40 credit can be compensated at Level 3, 4,5 and 6 with an overall average mark of 40%
If a student is caught cheating or attempting to cheat during assessment will be subject for investigation and required to accomplish an Unfair Practice / Academic Conduct form. Both terms apply the same; the former is for Cardiff Met while the latter is for SU. The investigation may lead to upholding or rejection of the case. Please the links of Partner Universities’ procedure on application.
Cardiff Met : https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/registry/academichandbook/Documents/AH1_08_01.pdf
They are the assigned staff who look after, assist, and provide advising throughout your journey in GC.
A student must complete and submit the withdrawal form to Registration Office within three (3) weeks from the start of the semester or upon completion of a particular semester. Unless this form is received, the Registration Office will not be aware of the withdrawal and you may remain chargeable even if you withdraw from the course within the specified period. Latest result might be needed to any of your application along with finance clearance also, sponsor’s approval (if any).
It is strongly advised that the student himself/herself should be the one to collect either document. For exceptional cases, you may ask someone to collect Ifadha on your behalf provided that the person has “authorisation letter” from you. Authorisation letter must contain name, signature, phone number and civil id / national id copy of the student and the recipient. For certificate and transcript, it is compulsory that the owner himself/herself will be the one to collect along with duly accomplished clearance form.
Most of the sport facilities are available both indoor and outdoor (student recreational center). In addition, GC has facilities for social interactions and various activities which include sports, cultural events, scholars and different activity groups.
Being a dynamic and a rapidly growing area of study, Computer Science has become an integral part of the world that we live in today. Expertise in computing will enable you to solve complex, challenging problems that make a positive difference in the world. That is why, this area of study offers many types of lucrative career opportunities.
In general, graduates in Computer Science may pursue career across both the traditional Information and Communications Technology and telecommunications sector. A wide variety of career opportunities are also available for them in the majority of other industrial sectors (both public and private), such as the digital or creative industries, financial and professional services, advanced manufacturing, engineering, and management consultancy.
Also, there are postgraduate study options across computing and information systems in various universities for those who choose to further their skills and knowledge in computing.
Broadening options in this programme will enhance the knowledges and skills in specialist areas such as Artificial Intelligence, mobile computing, robotics, and data analytics to become highly employable across different sectors of the digital economy.
In Gulf College, Computer Science has 3 pathways aside from the generic degree – Data Analytics, Mobile Computing, and Artificial Intelligence.
The taught pathway modules are defined as follows:
| Pathway | Level 5 | Level 6 |
| Artificial Intelligence | GIS5023 Concepts in Artificial Intelligence | GIS6005 Computational Intelligence |
| Data Analytics | GIS5004 Data & Knowledge Management | GIS6008 Analytics & Business Intelligence |
| Mobile Computing | GIS5006 Mobile & Web Technologies | GIS6017 Mobile Game Development |
For a Bachelor’s degree, it will take four years (you must earn a total of 520 credits); for a Diploma in Higher Education degree, 3 years (you must earn a total of 400 credits).
You must have completed General Foundation Programme or through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
You can transfer through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) wherein your previous academic records will be mapped with the CS modules.
Computer Science degrees include courses focused mainly on programming or software development. Computer programming is just one area you will learn in Computer Science.
Learning more about educational paths will help you pursue a career as a software engineer. We will guide you to decide which pathway to select when you enroll at Gulf College.
Being a dynamic and a rapidly growing area of study, Computer Science has become an integral part of the world that we live in today. Expertise in computing will enable you to solve complex, challenging problems that make a positive difference in the world. That is why, this area of study offers many types of lucrative career opportunities.
Having your own equipment would be more beneficial, however, the college has state-of-the-art computer laboratory facilities and equipment which you could use during your course of study.
To change the module you incorrectly registered, contact your Academic Advisor.
If you are unable to submit your assessment on time, contact your Academic Advisor to help you accomplish the Mitigating Circumstances (MC) Form and to guide you on what pieces of evidence to submit. Email your accomplished MC form to the Academic Administrator, with cc to your Academic Advisor.
There are two types of feedback your module leader and tutor give you – Formative Feedback and Summative Feedback.
You can get formative feedback on your class activities, including your assessment work output, during your task/assessment preparation through MS Teams, email, Moodle or WhatsApp.
You can get the summative feedback of your performance in the module through Turnitin after the result announcement.
You can get more information about the Computer Science Programme through the College website, www.gulfcollege.edu.om, or through:
WhatsApp: 00968 93035558
Telephone: 00968 24468666
Fax: 00968 24468600
Email: enquiry@gulfcollege.edu.om
You may also directly contact the Faculty of Computing Sciences:
Mr. Abubucker S. Shaffi
Head of Faculty
WhatsApp: +968 9581 2868
Email: abubuckershaffi@gulfcollege.edu.om
Dr. S. Sebastin Antony Joe
Programme Leader
WhatsApp: +91 94420 79707
Email: sebastin@gulfcollege.edu.om
Business Information System is a great choice for your future that opens many opportunities in the new digital economy. By studying BIS at Gulf College, you will learn invaluable business and technology skills needed by the industry.
The graduates of this programme could have opportunities in organisations where there are positions such as Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Application Analyst, IT Consultant, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, Project Management Consultant etc.
For a Bachelor’s degree, it will take four years (you must earn a total of 520 credits); for a Diploma in Higher Education degree, 3 years (you must earn a total of 400 credits).
You must have completed General Foundation Programme or through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
Yes. You will learn web design and development and computational thinking in the BIS programme.
You can transfer through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) wherein your previous academic records will be mapped with the BIS modules.
If you want to build information systems for business use or go into business using information technology systems, then YES.
Yes. Unlike other computing degrees, mathematics in BIS is focused only on Introduction to quantitative analysis and statistics or any math classes as a Business Management or Finance degree.
Having your own equipment would be more beneficial, however, the college has state-of-the-art computer laboratory facilities and equipment which you could use during your course of study.
To change the module you incorrectly registered, contact your Academic Advisor.
If you are unable to submit your assessment on time, contact your Academic Advisor to help you accomplish the Mitigating Circumstances (MC) Form and to guide you on what pieces of evidence to submit. Email your accomplished MC form to the Academic Administrator, with cc to your Academic Advisor.
There are two types of feedback your module leader and tutor give you – Formative Feedback and Summative Feedback.
You can get formative feedback on your class activities, including your assessment work output, during your task/assessment preparation through MS Teams, email, Moodle or WhatsApp.
You can get the summative feedback of your performance in the module through Turnitin after the result announcement.
You can get more information about the Business Information Systems Programme through the College website, www.gulfcollege.edu.om, or through:
WhatsApp: 00968 93035558
Telephone: 00968 24468666
Fax: 00968 24468600
Email: enquiry@gulfcollege.edu.om
You may also directly contact the Faculty of Computing Sciences:
Mr. Abubucker S. Shaffi
Head of Faculty
WhatsApp: +968 9581 2868
Email: abubuckershaffi@gulfcollege.edu.om
Dr. S. Sebastin Antony Joe
Programme Leader
WhatsApp: +91 94420 79707
Email: sebastin@gulfcollege.edu.om
Gulf College is offering 5 Business Programmes
Answer: 520 Credits
Answer: 400 Credits
Students can complete the Bachelor’s Degree in minimum 4 years
In minimum 3 years students can complete Diploma
Each semester, a week prior to commencement of classes
Module induction will be in the first week of the semester. Module induction handout will be available in Moodle
Yes you can. Follow the instruction given in the below link
After registration students will come to know their Academic Advisor. The name will be mentioned in the College system in student’s account and also Academic Advisor name will be mentioned in Student Timetable.
Each semester is duration of 11 weeks
Moodle, Turnitin and E-library
Follow the instructions in the below link and get access to Moodle, Turnitin, Email, online registration, and other IT services
Approach the College Library staff to get access to Cardiff Met e-library username and password
Centre for Academic Support. You can get access to more information relating to this centre in the below link
Centre for Admin and Finance. You can get access to more information relating to this centre in the below link
Academic Advisor
No you cannot. Students can study only one programme
Check the Programme Structure
Check the Academic Calendar. Its available on the College website
No you cannot
Yes, you can. You have to discuss this with your Academic Advisor.
We have a Writing Unit at the College the staff in this Unit will guide students in improving their writing skills
Yes the College has a medical Counselor
Yes, students with prior learning can join the College. They have to submit all the achievements of their prior learning to the registration department of the College for evaluation purpose.
Yes, we can borrow books from the College library. Contact the College Librarian for more information.
Sundays-Wednesdays 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays8:00 am – 3:00 pm
It is using the library Dewy Classification.
| Category | Total no. of items | Period |
| Foundation and undergraduate students | 3 | week |
| Postgraduate students | 3 | 2 weeks |
| Academic staff | 4 | 3 weeks |
| Administrative staff | 3 | 2 weeks |
By going personally to the circulation desk.
Pay fines of 200 Baiza per day for the late return of every borrowed material.
By using the OPAC.
No, this service not available.
Yes, you can take photographs in the library but you need to get permission from library administration. A registered student of the College is allowed to print 300 Pages/semester.
go to this link of e-library metsearch.cardiffmet.ac.uk. Then press sign in and enter your username and password.
The library is used by GC students, faculty and staff. Alumni, researchers and visitors are welcome to use the library facilities and resources. However you cannot check out books.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with pathways.
Both Part-Time and Full-Time study modes are available.
1.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (A Good Grade or 2:2 as per the British Higher Education System);
OR
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (‘Pass’ or ‘Satisfactory’), with a minimum two-years work experience in the field of specialisation;
OR
Diploma or equivalent with minimum six-years of relevant management work experience.
2. A score of 6.0 in IELTS (Academic) or equivalent from a recognised international English Test
3. Any other entry requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the Partner University.
The MBA programme is taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors from U.K.
The certificate and transcript are issued by the Cardiff Metropolitan University, U.K.
The Centre is located on the ground floor G14.
Through the ERP system
WhatsApp: 93367244
Phone: 24468666
Email: csa@gulfcollege.edu.om
At the beginning of each semester, the Activities Department sends a text message to all college students with a link to register in student clubs and through club accounts on social media sites.
Yes, every student has the right to join more than one club as a member, except for club heads.
Yes, every student receives honor and certificates of participation, and there is also a special honor for the closing ceremony of student activities that is held at the end of each academic year for students who are good at the field of activities.
Football tournaments are held for college students in the middle of each semester.
Email: Alumni@gulfcollege.edu.om
Instagram: @umniclubc
The student counselor helps students to transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities. Student counselor guide, support and encourage students to reach their academic, personal, social, and emotional potential.
If you have low self-esteem or confidence, you may hide yourself away from social situation, stop trying new things, and avoid things you find challenging. Living with low self-esteem can harm your mental health and lead to problems such as depression and anxiety. You may also develop unhelpful habits, such as smoking and drinking too much, as a way of coping.
To improve your low self-esteem, recognize what are you good at, build positive relations, be kind with yourself, learn to be assertive, start saying (NO).
BA (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance