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Academic Programs

Executive Master of Business Administration

Department

Postgraduate Studies, Research & Innovation Department

Description
 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 (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA) and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System- European Foundation for Management Development) accreditation. These awards recognize the quality of the Strathclyde MBA.

The Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) course at the University of Strathclyde, running in Oman by the College of Banking and Financial Studies is globally recognized. The University is named “University of the Years 2012 & 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”.

 

University of Strathclyde has won Queen’s Anniversary Prizes of the “Years 2019 and 2021 for Higher & Further Education”

 

University of Strathclyde is ranked 16th out of 121 Universities in the UK as per the Guardian University Guide 2023 rankings. University of Strathclyde is named ‘The Scottish University of the Year 2024’ as per The Daily Mail University Guide .

Strathclyde Business School is ranked globally at 85th by the Financial Times Rankings 2023 among top 100 Business Schools, which places the SBS the 13th in UK and among top 100 European Business Schools ).

Strathclyde EMBA (This Programme) ranked 85th among Executive MBAs offered internationally as per December 2023 FT Ranking for Executive MBA. University of Strathclyde is multi awards winner.

Executive MBA Course & Partners

The College of Banking and Financial Studies is responsible for promoting the Strathclyde EMBA in the Oman, handling enquiries, providing information and processing applications. To maintain high standards of consistency throughout the world, all admissions’ decisions are made by University of Strathclyde.


The College of Banking and Financial Studies provides administrative services as well as a focal point and centre for holding tutorials & intensive seminars . Strathclyde School of Business provides teaching materials and teaching sessions with Strathclyde Faculty. All assessment is the responsibility of Strathclyde and successful participants will be awarded a University of Strathclyde EMBA.

Flexibility is foremost and delivery is provided in a variety of ways:
  • Structure- Online ( Synchronous / asynchronous) followed by
  • Face to face teaching (intensive seminar- monthly weekend) by Strathclyde academic staff visiting CBFS
  • Regular local counseling support at the CBFS (weekly).
  • A flipped approach –Students are required to engage fully with the online content prior to the Intensive seminar
  • All course material and E-books are provided by Strathclyde Business School
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)
  • Scanned copy of valid 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)
  • Authentic copy of full 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)
  • Scanned copy of valid ID card and Passport
  • Copy of short courses (minimum 4 short courses)

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- Business School
 
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. 1.1-Building Capabilities Module includes below Classes:
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations and Project Management
  • Managing Value Driven Analytics
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking and Practice
  • Consulting Skills
  1. 2.Responsible Leadership Module includes below Classes:
  • Strategic Leadership Development
  • Leading Sustainable Organization
  • Accounting and Financial Management
  • Responsible Organization
  1. 3. Strategy in Practice Module includes below Classes:
  • Applied Strategic Management
  • Digital Transformation & Technological Innovation
  • Economic Analysis for Strategists
  • Macroeconomics & International Business Environment
  1. 4. - Capstone Projects & Challenges - 3 types ( to choose one):
  • Boardroom Challenge
  • Consulting Impact Challenge
  • EMBA Project in any of the below Pathways:
  • 1. Research Dissertation
    2.Entrepreneurial Business Plan or
    3.Consultancy Plan

  • •Two Electives (choose two elective classes from wide range of generalist and specialist electives)
  • *Study Plan is designed as per Intake entry (April or October)
PROGRAMME TUITION FEES
Total MBA Fees is OMR 9550 (payable semester wise) and total registration fees is OMR 100 (payable at the time of submitting the application)
 
Tuition Fee or Registration Amount in Rial Omani
Registration Fees 100/-
Semester 1:Tuition Fees 2387.5/-
Semester 2:Tuition Fees 2387.5/-
Semester 3:Tuition Fees 2387.5/-
Semester 4:Tuition Fees 2387.5/-
Programme Tuition Fees- 10% Discount Schemes (Individuals or Corporate) :
  1. Individual Discounts – 10% Discount Schemes:
  • A.Discount Scheme 1 ( Group Discount ) : 10% discount is offered out of total EMBA Tuition Fees to every three friends / relatives/ colleagues joining the programme in the same intake. Total EMBA Tuition Fees after discount is OMR 8,595.
  • •B.Discount Scheme 2 ( Advance Fees Settlement - Year 1) : 10% discount is offered in the case of advance fees settlement of Year 1 tuition fees upfront (Year 1 tuition fees: OMR 4775 to be settled up front). Total EMBA Tuition Fees after discount is OMR 9,072.500.
  1. 2) Corporate Discounts - 10% Discount Schemes:
  • •C.Discount Scheme 1 ( Group Discount ) : 10% discount is offered out of total EMBA Tuition Fees to every three employees joining the programme in the same intake or in two consecutive intakes . Total EMBA Tuition Fees after discount is OMR 8,595 .
  • •D.Discount Scheme 2 ( Advance Fees Settlement - Year 1) : 10% discount is offered in the case of advance fees settlement of Year 1 tuition fees upfront ( Year 1 tuition fees : OMR 4775 ) . Total EMBA Tuition Fees after discount is OMR 9,072.500 .
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