Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Systems Engineering

The BSc in Sustainable Systems Engineering program has a common first year, which consists of several courses in basic science and math. The students are also exposed to basic courses from different engineering disciplines such as in electrical, mechanical, chemical and environmental engineering. The students learn about principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and then pursue more advanced sustainability studies in various fields (environmental sustainability, sustainable materials, sustainable energy systems, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable water resources, etc.).  A design backbone throughout the program will form critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and provide opportunities to interact with local industry and researchers in many different fields of study. The program contains hands-on experiential laboratory sessions to reinforce concepts taught in lectures. Leadership development is fostered through open-ended projects and group work.

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BSc Sus Sys Eng Course Descriptors

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A. General Education Diploma Certificate of 65 % or above and obtaining 60 % or above in Pure Mathematics and English.

B. Certificate issued from outside the Sultanate (need to be equivalent to the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate).

C. The student must pass the general foundation program (English, mathematics, computer, and learning skills) as a general requirement for all students before starting the program.

D. Students who have studied in other educational institutions recognized by the University may be eligible to transfer if they earned a grade point average of 2.0 or higher over a four-point grade scale. The head of the academic department or dean in the College in which the student has enrolled shall evaluate all courses taught at the former institution in which the student earned a grade of C or higher..

E. A student must be medically fit.

Program Fees:
Credit Hours 138
PRICE Per Hours, OMR 91.8 OMR
Total cost of Program 12,668.4 OMR

Graduates from this program will find employment opportunities in a range of organizations including related municipalities and ministries and in various industries such as food and processing, energy and environment, material development, transportation, urban planning, environmental management and policy and business consulting.

Graduates from this course can also pursue further study and can improve their academic qualification by doing a Master’s degree.