College of Business

About the College

The College of Business is considered one of the prestigious colleges in the Sultanate of Oman. The College of Business was established in 2010. The number of graduates have grown to 1305 by the end of 2022-2023. The College has qualified and diversified Academic Staff who possess in-depth subject specific knowledge and have vast and distinctive expertise. Majority of the Academic Staff have PhD Degrees. The College has state-of-the-art classrooms and computer laboratories, which are used for course delivery and student independent study. 

Dean`s Message

 

Dear Students, 


It is a great joy for me to welcome you to the College of Business on behalf of the faculty members, staff, and students. CoB contributes to a vibrant diversity of culture along with a remarkable academic environment comprised of highly committed faculty, a value-driven curriculum, and outstanding facilities. We feel honored that you intend to pursue your studies with us. The University of Buraimi's College of Business is one of four colleges devoted to supporting the community and nation. The College of Business delivers high-quality education and develops students to be leaders in their chosen fields by equipping them to work in business and government for long and profitable careers.
The College offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and E-Business Management, Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Arts in Banking & Islamic Finance, Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with concentration in E-Marketing and Social Media, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Business Administration with concentration in General Management/Public Health Management.
The College's ethos is aimed at providing students with unique and rewarding learning experiences by exposing them through innovative challenges and endeavors that bring out the best in them. Our graduates have a strong foundation in business principles, along with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and are equipped to deal with workplace challenges as well as social demands. Furthermore, we strengthen students' managerial and leadership abilities in order to equip them to be national and global business leaders. In addition, we are extremely fortunate to have devoted and skilled educators and staff readily available to students and committed to their success.
The College of Business is also subject to periodic evaluations by the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Higher Education, which ensures that it satisfies all of the requirements and quality standards set forth in Oman.
If you want any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of the College. We are delighted to provide you with the knowledge and support you deserve.

team

Dr. Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi

Dean, College of Business

Admission's Requirements

Bachelor Program

Those who aspire to undertake a degree at the College of Business are required to have General Education Diploma (12th standard).

  • D or 50%Minimum grade of “D” in: Pure or Applied Mathematics, and English

Master Program
Master of Public Administration
  1. The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (good GPA)

    • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

  2. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (satisfactory GPA between 2.49-2.00)

    • Two years of experience

    • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

  3. The applicant has a diploma degree in administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (satisfactory GPA)

    • The age should not be less than 26 years.

    • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

    • An applicant should have attended several relevant training or professional courses.

    • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

    • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 2 disciplines.

  4. The applicant has a bachelor’s degrees belonging to specializations not related to business   administration, management or similar

    • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

    • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (satisfactory GPA)

    • An applicant should have attended several relevant training or professional courses.

    • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

    • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 4 disciplines.

  5. Applicants with diploma degrees belonging to specializations not related to business   administration, management or similar

    • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

    • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

    • An applicant should have attended several relevant training or professional courses.

    • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 4 disciplines.

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in General Management /Public Health Management
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimal GPA score of 2.0. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees belonging to specializations not related to business administration, management, economics or similar (in case of Pathway 1) and health sciences (in case of Pathway 2) are required to take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 4 disciplines.

  • An IELTS score of 6, or TOEFL score of 500 (not more than 2 years old). If the preceding applicant’s degree had been conducted in English, this requirement is waived.

  • An applicant can have only diploma as a document of preceding education. But in this case, the applicant should have at least 6 years of experience and is expected to complete the pre-masters set of courses.

  • Passing an interview.

All programs except Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and Master of Public Administration is offered in English

Business Administration & E-Business Management

Diploma Degree - 68 Credit Hours


Business Administration & E-Business Management

Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours


Business Administration with Concentration in E- Marketing and Social Media

Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours


Management Information Systems

Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours


Management Information Systems

Bachelor Degree - 125 Credit Hours


Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours


Global Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours


Business Administration with concentration in General Management /Public Heath Management

Master Degree - 36 Credit Hours


Public Administration

Master Degree - 33 Credit Hours


Management Information System

Advance Diploma Degree - 101 Credit Hours


Business Administration With Concentration in E-marketing and Social Media

Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours


Global Supply Chain Management and Logistic

Advance Diploma Degree - 104 Credit Hours


إدارة الموارد البشرية

Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours


إدارة الموارد البشرية

Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resources Management

Master Degree - 84 Credit Hours


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration

Master Degree - 84 Credit Hours


Dr. Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi

Dr. Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi

Dean, College of Business

ibrahim.r@uob.edu.om

Dr. Ilya Bystrov

Dr. Ilya Bystrov

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

ilya.b@uob.edu.om

Dr. Boumedyen Shannaq

Dr. Boumedyen Shannaq

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems

boumedyen@uob.edu.om

Dr. Umair Waqas

Dr. Umair Waqas

Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management

umair.w@uob.edu.om

Dr. Ferdinand Epoc

Dr. Ferdinand Epoc

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

ferdinand.e@uob.edu.om

Dr. Mohanaad Talal

Dr. Mohanaad Talal

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

mohanaad.t@uob.edu.om

Dr. Shad Ahmad

Dr. Shad Ahmad

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

shad.a@uob.edu.om

Dr. Ahmed Aboeisheh

Dr. Ahmed Aboeisheh

Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management

ahmed.ab@uob.edu.om

Dr. Taufiq hail Ghilan

Dr. Taufiq hail Ghilan

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

taufiq.h@uob.edu.om

Dr. Devarajanayaka Muniyanayaka

Dr. Devarajanayaka Muniyanayaka

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

devarajanayaka@uob.edu.om

Dr. Ayman Al Shehab

Dr. Ayman Al Shehab

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

ayman@uob.edu.om

Dr. Moawiah Al-Ghizzawi

Dr. Moawiah Al-Ghizzawi

Assistant Professor of Finance

moawiah@uob.edu.om

Dr. Shahzad Ahmed Khan

Dr. Shahzad Ahmed Khan

Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management

shahzad@uob.edu.om

Mr. Muhammad Saleem

Mr. Muhammad Saleem

Lecturer of Business Administration and Information Systems

saleem@uob.edu.om

Mr. Mohamed Wahish

Mr. Mohamed Wahish

Lecturer of Business Administration

mohamed.w@uob.edu.om

Mr. Hyder Kamran

Mr. Hyder Kamran

Lecturer of Business Administration and Information Systems

hyder.k@uob.edu.om

Mr. Ermal Bino

Mr. Ermal Bino

Lecturer of Business Administration

ermal@uob.edu.om

Mr. Mudassar Mahmood

Mr. Mudassar Mahmood

Lecturer of Business Mathematics

mudassar.m@uob.edu.om

Mr. Azan Al Azzani

Mr. Azan Al Azzani

Lecturer of Business Administration

azan.m@uob.edu.om

Ms. Maryam Al Farsi

Ms. Maryam Al Farsi

Lecturer of Accounting & Finance

maryam.f@uob.edu.om

Ms. Afraa Al-Zidi

Ms. Afraa Al-Zidi

Lecturer of Management Information Systems

afraa.s@uob.edu.om

Sara Gawid albalushi

Sara Gawid albalushi

Teaching Assistant

sara.j@uob.edu.om

Buthaina Said Alshamsi

Buthaina Said Alshamsi

Lab Technician

buthaina.s@uob.edu.om

Amira Said Al Essai

Amira Said Al Essai

College of Business Coordinator

amira.s@uob.edu.om

Dr. Mohammed Salah Shiekh Deeb

Dr. Mohammed Salah Shiekh Deeb

Associate Professor of Business Administration

mohamad.s@uob.edu.om

Dr. Mustafa Abdul zahir Leila

Dr. Mustafa Abdul zahir Leila

Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management

moustafa.a@uob.edu.om

Dr. Weni Hawariyuni

Dr. Weni Hawariyuni

Assistant professor of Banking and Islamic Finance

weni.h@uob.edu.om

Dr. Zeeshan Asim

Dr. Zeeshan Asim

Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management

zeeshan.a@uob.edu.om

Dr. Laila Al abri

Dr. Laila Al abri

Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management

laila.su@uob.edu.om

Dr.Saad Al Mhlawi

Dr.Saad Al Mhlawi

Associate professor of Human Resources Management

saad.o@uob.edu.om

Dr. Mohammed Al Ofi

Dr. Mohammed Al Ofi

Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management

mohammed.a@uob.edu.om

Dr. Abdelheq Lachachi

Dr. Abdelheq Lachachi

Associate professor of Human Resources Management

abdelheq.l@uob.edu.om

Dr.Ahmed Saddam

Dr.Ahmed Saddam

Associate Professor of Business Administration

ahmed.sm@uob.edu.om

Dr.  Ishfaq Ahmed

Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed

Associate Professor of Business Administration

ishfaq.a@uob.edu.om

Ms. Moza Ali Almaqbali

Ms. Moza Ali Almaqbali

Lecturer of Business Administration

moza.am@uob.edu.om

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