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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Diploma Degree - 68 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours
Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 125 Credit Hours
Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree - 131 Credit Hours
Master Degree - 36 Credit Hours
Advance Diploma Degree - 101 Credit Hours
Diploma Degree - 65 Credit Hours
Advance Diploma Degree - 104 Credit Hours
Dr. Ibrahim Rashid Al Shamsi
Dean, College of Business
ibrahim.r@uob.edu.om
Dr. Ilya Bystrov
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
ilya.b@uob.edu.om
Dr. Boumedyen Shannaq
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
boumedyen@uob.edu.om
Dr. Umair Waqas
Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management
umair.w@uob.edu.om
Dr. Ferdinand Epoc
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
ferdinand.e@uob.edu.om
Dr. Mohanaad Talal
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
mohanaad.t@uob.edu.om
Dr. Shad Ahmad
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
shad.a@uob.edu.om
Dr. Ahmed Aboeisheh
Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management
ahmed.ab@uob.edu.om
Dr. Taufiq hail Ghilan
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
taufiq.h@uob.edu.om
Dr. Devarajanayaka Muniyanayaka
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
devarajanayaka@uob.edu.om
Dr. Ayman Al Shehab
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
ayman@uob.edu.om
Dr. Moawiah Al-Ghizzawi
Assistant Professor of Finance
moawiah@uob.edu.om
Dr. Shahzad Ahmed Khan
Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management
shahzad@uob.edu.om
Mr. Muhammad Saleem
Lecturer of Business Administration and Information Systems
saleem@uob.edu.om
Mr. Mohamed Wahish
Lecturer of Business Administration
mohamed.w@uob.edu.om
Mr. Hyder Kamran
Lecturer of Business Administration and Information Systems
hyder.k@uob.edu.om
Mr. Ermal Bino
Lecturer of Business Administration
ermal@uob.edu.om
Mr. Mudassar Mahmood
Lecturer of Business Mathematics
mudassar.m@uob.edu.om
Mr. Azan Al Azzani
Lecturer of Business Administration
azan.m@uob.edu.om
Ms. Maryam Al Farsi
Lecturer of Accounting & Finance
maryam.f@uob.edu.om
Ms. Afraa Al-Zidi
Lecturer of Management Information Systems
afraa.s@uob.edu.om
Sara Gawid albalushi
Teaching Assistant
sara.j@uob.edu.om
Buthaina Said Alshamsi
Lab Technician
buthaina.s@uob.edu.om
Amira Said Al Essai
College of Business Coordinator
amira.s@uob.edu.om
Dr. Mohammed Salah Shiekh Deeb
Associate Professor of Business Administration
mohamad.s@uob.edu.om
Dr. Mustafa Abdul zahir Leila
Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management
moustafa.a@uob.edu.om
Dr. Weni Hawariyuni
Assistant professor of Banking and Islamic Finance
weni.h@uob.edu.om
Dr. Zeeshan Asim
Assistant professor of Logistic & Supply Chain Management
zeeshan.a@uob.edu.om
Dr. Laila Al abri
Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management
laila.su@uob.edu.om
Dr.Saad Al Mhlawi
Associate professor of Human Resources Management
saad.o@uob.edu.om
Dr. Mohammed Al Ofi
Assistant Professor of Human Resources Management
mohammed.a@uob.edu.om
Dr. Abdelheq Lachachi
Associate professor of Human Resources Management
abdelheq.l@uob.edu.om
Dr.Ahmed Saddam
Associate Professor of Business Administration
ahmed.sm@uob.edu.om
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed
Associate Professor of Business Administration
ishfaq.a@uob.edu.om
Ms. Moza Ali Almaqbali
Lecturer of Business Administration
moza.am@uob.edu.om