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Programs

MBA

Department

Postgraduate Studies, Research & Innovation Department

 
The Strathclyde Business School is one of less than 1% of schools in the world with all of the internationally recognized accreditations: AMBA (Association of MBA’s), AACSB (American), and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System- European Foundation for Management Development) accreditation. These awards recognize the quality of the Strathclyde MBA.
 
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at the University of Strathclyde, run in Oman by the College of Banking and Financial Studies is globally recognized. The University is named “University of the Year 2019” by the Times Higher Education Awards. The University is named by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide “Scottish University of the Year 2020”. Strathclyde University is ranked the 1st in Scotland, in top in 10 the UK and 20th in Europe. MBA Programme is ranked 84 internationally by Financial Times " Executive MBA top 100" ranking in 2021.
 
The course work is assessed by a mixture of coursework, active class participation, presentations and assessments (Individual or Group Assignment). The coursework will be related to the student's work environment and marked initially by local counselors, subject to quality assurance by the Strathclyde University. Assessments are set and marked by Strathclyde academic staff. Responsibility for academic quality control for the Strathclyde MBA resides with the University. It is exactly the same standard and content as the full-time course in the UK
 
Entry Requirements
  • First Degree or Diploma
  • IELTS: 6.0 or TOFEL:550 scores are required
  • Degree Holders: Minimum of 3 years Managerial Level Work experience
  • Diploma Holders: Minimum of 6 years Managerial Level Work experience
  • Minimum age of 25

As per the rules and regulations of The Ministry of higher Education, students applying for Postgraduate Programmes should comply with the requirements of Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to peruse their higher Studies. Therefore, applicants should ensure providing us the following documents (to be uploaded in submitted application) :

 
For Degree Holders
  • Authentic copy of degree ( to be attested from relevant bodies)
  • Equivalence Letter from Academic Equivalence Dept. at Ministry of Higher Education Research and Innovation, if your degree is not obtained from Sultanate of Oman
  • Authentic copy of transcript
  • Copy of third secondary certificate (Equivalence letter to be sought from Ministry of Education if the same is not obtained from Sultanate of Oman)
  • Copy of ID card and Passport
  • Work Experience statement / work experience letters from current / previous employer proving years of experience and job titles ( candidate will advised on requested details)
Please note the following:
If the obtained degree from any educational institutions abroad, it should be verified and attested by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation . An Equivalence Letter should be provided from Academic Equivalence Dept at Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
For Academic Diploma Holders:

  • Work Experience statement / work experience letters from current / previous employer proving years of experience and job titles ( candidate will advised on requested details).
  • Authentic copy of Academic diploma ( to be attested from relevant bodies).Equivalence Letter from Academic Equivalence Dept. at Ministry of Higher Education Research and Innovation, if your Academic Diploma is not obtained from Sultanate of Oman
  • Authentic copy of transcript (to be attested from relevant bodies)
  • Copy of third secondary certificate ( Equivalence letter to be sought from Ministry of Education if the same is not obtained from Sultanate of Oman)
  • Copy of ID card and Passport
  • Copy of short courses (minimum 4 short courses)
  • Non - Objection letter from Employer

Please note the following:
If the obtained degree from any educational institutions abroad, it should be verified and attested by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation . An Equivalence Letter should be provided from Academic Equivalence Dept at Ministry of Higher Education, Research



University of Strathclyde
 
Duration

 

Two Years
Programme Structure & Content
Please permit us to give you a brief review of the academic content of the Programme.
 
Strathclyde MBA Programme includes:
 
Programme Induction Seminar
 
  1. 1. Building Capabilities Module:
  • Marketing and Brand Management
  • Operations and Project Management
  • Accounting and Financial Management
  • Economic Analysis for Strategists
  • Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  1. 2. Responsible Leadership Module:
  • Strategic Leadership Development
  • Leading Sustainable Organization
  • Grand Challenges of Corporates Governance
  1. 3. Strategy in Practice Module:
  • Applied Strategic Management
  • Digital Transformation & Technological Innovation
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking and Practice
  1. 4. Capstone Project- 3 types:
  • Research Dissertation (MBA Project) or
  • Entrepreneurial Business Plan or
  • Consultancy Plan
  • Electives (Choose two electives from wide range of generalist and specialist electives)
Application & Registration

We welcome online Applications only on the following page on the SBS website:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/mba-oman/

 
  • Ms. Dina Al Maimani
    Deputy Director – Postgraduate Studies, Research & Innovation Dept
    - Email : dina@cbfs.edu.om
    - Direct line : + 968 22059803 
    - WhatsApp : 71758842
 
  • Mr. Yaqoob Al Qaidhi
    Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Studies, Research & Innovation Dept
    - Email : Yaqoob@cbfs.edu.om
    - Direct Line: 22059804 
    - WhatsApp : 71758842