BS Applied Technologies

Overview

The BS Applied Technologies program is a specialized undergraduate program designed to provide students with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a specific industry or field.

The program differs from traditional bachelor's degrees in that it places a strong emphasis on hands-on training, industry-relevant projects, and internships.

It aims to bridge the gap between academic education and real-world application, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce.

Throughout the program, students gain a solid foundation in core subjects related to their chosen field and also delve into specialized courses that provide in-depth knowledge and skills required for their industry.

The program offers students a broad technology base, designed for students who want to develop their careers through selected technology pathways:

Internet of Things (IOT)
Data Analytics
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Robotics and Intelligent systems

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Applied Mathematics (MATH 20) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years.

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester.

Internship: Placement on a minimum of 6-weeks internship.

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	48
Communication skills	12
Humanities	09
Social Sciences	09
Mathematics & Science	12
Science Requirements	08
Free Electives	06
Electives	15
Internship	01
Total	120

Core Courses (48 Credits

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 1301	Fundamentals of Information Technology	3
COSC 1301	Object Oriented Programming I	3
ITEC 1328	Web Application Techniques	3
COSC 1330	Computer Architecture & Organization	3
ITEC 1360	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
ITEC 2310	Python Programming	3
COSC 2320	Database Management Systems	3
COSC 2325	Data Communications & Networks	3
ISEC 2340	Principles of Information Security	3
ITEC 3310	Mobile Application Development	3
ITEC 3340	Human-Computer Interaction	3
ISEC 3350	Unix System Administration	3
ITEC 4310	System Integration and Architecture	3
COSC 4339	Introduction to Cloud Computing	3
ITEC 4390	Capstone Project I	3
ITEC 4391	Capstone Project II	3

Sub-Major Area (15 Credits)

Augmented and Virtual Reality

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 3320	Visual Programming	3
ITEC 4320	Introduction to Virtual Reality	3
ITEC 4322	Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality	3

Any of the following two courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4324	Introduction to Digital Imaging	3
ITEC 4330	Web Programming	3
ITEC 4332	Audio-Visual Communication Technology	3
ITEC 4334	Digital Image Processing	3

Internet of Things (IOT)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4340	Introduction to IoT	3
ITEC 4342	Sensors for IoT	3
ITEC 4344	Data Analysis for IoT	3

Any of the following two courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4346	Applied Software Techniques in Engineering	3
ITEC 4348	Embedded Operating Systems	3
ITEC 4349	Security and Privacy of IoT	3
ISEC 3341	Applications of Wireless Data Networking	3

Robotics and Intelligent systems

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4350	Fuzzy Logic	3
ITEC 4352	Intelligent Mobile Robots	3
ITEC 4354	Natural Language Processing	3

Any of the following two courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4356	Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning	3
ITEC 4360	Computational Intelligence Optimisation (CIO)	3
ITEC 4362	Applied Computational Intelligence	3
ITEC 4366	Data Mining, Techniques and Applications	3

Data Analytics

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ITEC 4350	Fuzzy Logic	3
ITEC 4352	Intelligent Mobile Robots	3
ITEC 4354	Natural Language Processing	3

Any of the following two courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
COSC 4300	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
ITEC 4373	Web Intelligence	3
COSC 4390	Introduction to Deep Learning	3
ITEC 4375	Social Media Mining	3

Career Opportunities

Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to enter the workforce as skilled professionals in their specific industry. They possess a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry experience that makes them highly sought after by employers.

Graduates may find employment in various sectors, including technology companies, manufacturing firms, healthcare organizations, construction companies, government agencies, or consulting firms as:

IoT/Cloud Software Developer.
IoT Infrastructure Architect.
IoT Systems Administrator
Unity Developer
UX/UI Designer
VR game developer
VR Sound Effects Specialist
Technical 3D Artist
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Business Intelligence Analyst
Operations Analyst
Robotics Programmer
Robotics System Designer
Automation Product Designer

Ready to take the next step?

Info

Duration: 3 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II

Fee: 12,234 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Joseph Mani for more information.