Modern College of Business and Science

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Modern College of Business and Science
الكلية الحديثة للتجارة والعلوم (Arabic)
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Motto in English
Eye on the Future
TypePrivate
Established1996
Chairman Dr. Muneer Al Maskari
Dean Dr. Moosa Al Kindi
Address
Bawshar Street Way No. 273 Building No. 259 Sultanate of Oman
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Website www.mcbs.edu.om

Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) is a private university located in Bawshar, Oman. Established in 1996, the college is regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education [1] and has received accreditation from the Omani Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA). [2]

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MCBS achieved an overall rating of 5 stars by the QS World University Rankings as a result of evaluating its performance in Academic areas related to the following categories: Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Employability, Internationalization, Business Management Studies, Social Impact, and Inclusiveness. [3]

In October 2024, the Modern College of Business and Science has been awarded the prestigious QS 5-Star Rating for Excellence at the QS Arab Forum 2024 in Amman, Jordan. This recognition highlights the commitment to delivering quality education and driving innovation in higher education. [4]

Programs

The college has 4 associate programs ( 3 in English medium instruction and 1 in Arabic medium instruction), 19 undergraduate programs (17 in English medium instruction and 2 in Arabic medium instruction) and 7 Master’s graduate programs, as well as 1 PhD program in English medium instruction offered by world-class faculty in a supportive learning environment. [5]

In 2023, the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) established the country's first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Business Administration. The First Cohort of Students joined in the Fall of 2023. [6]

Affiliations and Partnerships

MCBS is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC) in the UK, achieving Premier status due to outstanding operational standards. The MBA program, delivered in collaboration with Franklin University, holds specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). [7]

In 2024, The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) was accepted into the AACSB Business Education Alliance. [8]

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References

  1. https://eservices.moheri.gov.om/Student/PDF/PrivateUniversities&Colleges.pdf
  2. https://oaaaqa.gov.om/getattachment/69f85b73-6e45-4cd2-8af4-a302833b3c3d/Modern%20College%20of%20Business%20and%20Science.aspx?b=0
  3. "Modern College of Business and Science awarded QS 5 Stars, joining the global elite". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  4. "Modern College of Business and Science". Top Universities. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  5. "All Programs". Modern College of Business and Science. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  6. "Modern College of Business & Science makes history with 1st Ph.D. Program in Business Administration Nationwide". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  7. "Accreditation". Modern College of Business and Science. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  8. http://bitwize.com.lb, Bitwize-. "Modern College of Business and Science Granted Membership to the AACSB Business Education Alliance". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-09-06.{{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)