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About the College
The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) of the Sultanate of Oman is
a private college licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and provisionally
accredited by the Accreditation Board of the Sultanate of Oman. The College offers
educational programs to meet the needs of individual students as well as the needs
of the business and industrial communities. The College is provisionally accredited
by the Accreditation Board of the Sultanate of Oman to offer associate degrees in
Business Administration, Information Communication Technology and Computer
Science and to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Business, Economics, and
Computer Science. The College maintains an active affiliation with the University of
Missouri St. Louis at both the Associate Degree level and at the Bachelor Degree
level. Students presently have the option of: completing a two year educational
degree in Oman and seeking employment; completing two years at the college and
transferring to another college or University in the United States, Australia, or the
United Kingdom, or finishing a Bachelor of Science degree in the College. MCBS
operates an Intensive English as a Second Language Program (ESL) and offers a
certificate in ESL for those students who successfully complete the course.
Mission Statement
The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) is a private Omani institution
committed to providing internationally recognized learning opportunities at the post
secondary level. MCBS prepares students for local, regional, and international career
opportunities. MCBS challenges students intellectually by offering educational
programs that require students to reflect on ethical behavior. MCBS supports
initiatives that develop student competencies in English and technology.
Core Values
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MCBS is a center for learning, which guarantees admission to any qualified
individual who wishes to pursue post-secondary education or who wishes to
enhance his or her educational skills.
MCBS recognizes that education beyond secondary school is necessary for effective
human capital development, for the development of an individual’s interests and
capacities, and for training responsible individuals able to make worthy
contributions to development of the Sultanate of Oman under the guidance and
leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said.
Academic Programs
The Modern College of Business and Science offers Associate of Arts and Science
Degrees as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees. Both the
Associate degrees and the Bachelor degrees are based on the educational models of
degrees offered in the United States. The College also offers a certificate for the
successful completion of the English as a Second Language Program.
The Associate Degree programs are the foundation degree programs of the College.
The Associate Degree (diploma in the Omani qualification framework for higher
education) is normally completed in two years or four academic semesters
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(excluding the foundation program of ESL.) After completion of this degree, students
can enter the labor force immediately. Graduates with an Associate Degree also have
the opportunity of continuing their studies to complete their Bachelor Degree or of
transferring to another institution in the region or overseas to complete the
remaining two years of study. The College has a precise articulation agreement with
the University of Missouri St. Louis (United States) to insure that students receive
appropriate recognition and credit for the academic work completed. Under the
provisions of this articulation agreement, students who have received a grade of “C-”
or higher will receive credit for work taken at the College. (Students should be aware
that the final decision to grant or withhold credit rests with the host institution.) The
College places its graduates at other colleges and universities in North America and
Canada.
An Associate of Arts and Science Degree consists of a minimum of thirty hours (30)
of General Education courses with the remaining hours being taken in the area of
emphasis. A total of sixty to sixty six credit hours (60-66), depending on the academic
area, are required for the Associate degree.
The Modern College of Business and Science offers Associate of Arts and Science
degrees in the following areas: 1) Business Administration 2) Computer Science, and
3) Information Communication Technology. 1 In Business Administration, emphasis
areas are available in the following subjects:
Accounting
Economics/Banking
Management
Marketing
Management Information Systems
The Bachelor of Arts/ Science degree consist of a minimum of 120 hours of course
work and is normally completed in eight semesters (8) of academic work after the
foundation program.
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The Associate of Arts and Science degree is provisionally accredited by the Accreditation Board of the
Sultanate of Oman for all majors.
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Business Administration (BS)*
Computer Science (BS)*
Economics (BA)*
Certificate Programs
Currently, the College offers a certificate in ESL, after successful completion of Level
7 of the ESL program.
The General Education Program of the College comprises four areas of study:
1) Communications; 2) Humanities; 3) Social Sciences; and 4), Life and the Natural
Sciences. Students take 30-60 hours of General Education courses in these areas to
satisfy requirements of the Associate or the Bachelor Degrees.
2 The diploma is an official paper showing that someone has successfully finished a degree.
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The academic regulations of the Modern College of Business and Science are
promulgated by the Academic Board with the approval of the Dean of the College.
They are published in their entirety in the MCBS Bulletin, which is revised annually.
The Bulletin is printed biannually and is also available in digital format on the World
Wide Web.
All applicants for admission must complete the official MCBS application form
requesting admission to either the Associate of Arts/Science degree program or the
Bachelor of Science Degree program. Application must also be made through HEAC,
the Higher Education Admission Center of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Applicants for Freshman status who wish to be degree seeking students must submit
official transcripts of secondary school work and the official certificate of completion
of high school. No minimum grade point average is required. Omani students who
have not completed high school are welcome to apply. However, their application is
reviewed in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education of
the Sultanate of Oman, which have age and experience requirements. Students who
have graduated from high schools outside of Oman must present their certificates to
the Ministry of Education for approval.
Applicants for transfer student status must provide official transcripts of all college
level work to the Office of Admissions for evaluation. (Unofficial academic records
are not acceptable.)
The College recognizes that students may elect to change universities several times
during their careers. Evaluation of credits earned at another college or university is
part of the admission process. The Registrar and the Academic Department will
evaluate courses taken at another college or university on a course-by-course basis.
To be approved for transfer credit, a course must have been taken at an accredited
college or university and a grade of C- or higher must have been awarded.
Additionally, the material covered in the course must be substantially the same as
the course for which credit is being awarded. It is recommended that the process of
transfer credit evaluation be completed before a student enrolls for his or her first
semester of study.
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It is the responsibility of the student to provide the College with complete
information about each course for which transfer credit is being requested, including
course descriptions from the catalogue and syllabi for each course. In cases where the
similarity of content cannot be established, a student may request an in-person
evaluation or an examination.
A fee of R.O. 50 is charged for the evaluation of transfer credits from another
institution. If a student registers for classes at MCBS, this fee is credited towards his
or her academic fees.
The maximum number of credits that can be transferred into MCBS is 50% of the
requirements of an Associate Degree, or 30 credit hours and 75% of the requirements
of the Bachelor’s Degree, 90 credit hours. In Business Administration, the fifteen
hours of required courses for an emphasis area must be taken in residence at the
College.
Advanced Placement
The policy addresses students who, on the basis of previous study, wish to be
exempted from courses offered as part of a degree plan and those students who wish
to take courses on an independent study basis.
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If the challenge is successful, the student is given credit for the course and his
transcript is noted, “Credit by examination.” This credit is not calculated in the
student’s grade point average.
A fee of R.O.100 is assessed for each course that is challenged. In the event that a
student is not successful in his or her challenge, he may repeat the examination in a
subsequent semester. There is no additional fee for the second challenge
examination. A student can challenge a course only twice.
MCBS uses both internal assessment examinations as well as the results of TOEFL
and IELTS to determine language proficiency. All international students must submit
the results of either TOEFL or IELTS as part of the application for admission. Omani
students may elect to submit a current result of TOEFL or IELTS (these tests must
have been taken within the past two years) or they may elect to take the College’s
proficiency examinations.
1. Students who present a TOEFL score of 500 or higher (173 CBT) are exempted
from all testing requirements. Students who have scored 5.5 or higher on the
IELTS are also exempted. (These tests must have been taken within the past
two years.) Such students are asked to take the College Writing Test to
determine a suitable placement in English 101 or English 102.
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2. Transfer students who have completed the equivalent of English 101 and 102
at colleges and universities in North America or the UK and have received
MCBS transfer credit for these classes are also exempted.
Students who are not covered in sections 1 or 2 above are required to take the
English Placement Test and/or the College Writing Test. Depending on their scores,
students are placed in an appropriate level of ESL classes.
Mathematics Requirements
Students who have not had a college-level Mathematics course (College Algebra or
higher) are required to take the Mathematics Placement Test before being allowed to
enroll in Math 30.
Business Requirements
All Students are required to take the Business Placement Test before being allowed
to enroll in BUS 101. Students who do not pass the Placement Test must register in
BUS 03, Business Concepts before taking BUS 101.
Applicants for Non-Degree Status and students who are seeking to enroll as part-
time students are subject to the same admission requirements as degree seeking,
full-time students. Students who take classes as a visiting student cannot later count these
classes for a degree unless they have met the prerequisites at the time they took the class.
The College welcomes the applications of students from other countries and believes
that students from other countries and different cultures enrich the academic
experience of all students.
International students who wish to study at the College must submit evidence of
successful completion of high school, certificate of financial support from parents,
guardians or sponsor, and evidence of English Language proficiency. The college
accepts the results of both the TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum acceptable score on
the TOEFL is 500 (CBT 173) and Band 5.0 on the IELTS.
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All international students must enter the Sultanate of Oman under the auspices of a
Student Visa, which the College will secure upon receipt of the required financial
guarantee and other required pieces of evidence.
Application Fee
The College operates an intensive, full time, English as a Second Language Program.
The Program offers five levels of instruction - Beginner to Advanced. All students
seeking admission to the Program must complete a standard college application form
and pay the regular application fee of 20 Omani Rials. Only students who have
completed the Intermediate Level and above are allowed to take academic classes at
the College. The number of classes corresponds to the level of English Language
studies successfully completed. A student who has completed the Upper
Intermediate Level can take one academic class. Students in the Advanced levels or
instruction can take two (2) academic classes. Only students who have completed
the Advanced Level with a grade of ‘C’ or higher can become full-time students in
the College.
Student Fees
Student fees at MCBS include the following: Educational Fee, Student Activity Fee,
Instructional Computing Fee, a Special Course Fee, if applicable and a Graduation
Fee. The fee per Credit Hour is determined by the actual level of the course. The fee
for courses normally taken in the first two years, termed “lower division” courses, is
R.O 72. The fee for courses normally taken in the third and fourth year and termed
“upper division” courses, is R.O. 90. All Information Communication Technology
Courses are R.O 90 per Credit Hour. The Office of Admissions maintains a listing of
the courses and their fees per credit hour.
Student fees for each semester are payable at the completion of registration for the
semester. Personal checks, credit and debit cards are accepted for payment of the
fees. A fee installment plan is available for the convenience of students who are
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unable to make full payment at the time of registration. Students with delinquent
accounts are blocked from registration for subsequent semesters.
Fees are prorated according to the number of hours taken in the semester. Each
semester in the timetable of classes, the schedule for Withdrawal/Drop dates is given
with the percentage of fees that is kept and the percentage that is returned. It is the
student’s responsibility to be familiar with this schedule.
The process of refunding student fees normally takes between two and four weeks.
Deductions are made for any delinquent obligations to the college.
Laboratory Fees
In addition to the fee for tuition, students are assessed replacement costs for
breakage of equipment in the school laboratories. The amount of the charge is
determined by the College Accounts Department.
The following fees are in effect for the academic year 2006-2008. The fee structure is
determined by the Board of Directors at its annual Spring meeting and implemented
in the Fall Semester of each academic year.
The following are additional fees for all Associate degree and Bachelor degree
programs.
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b. Deposit R.O. 100
c. Use of College facilities (per semester) R.O. 50
d. Textbooks (For Credit courses) - Approximate R.O. 250
DAY CLASSES
Beginners 22 R.O.400
Low Intermediate 20 R.O.400
Intermediate 18 R.O.360
Upper Intermediate 11 R.O.440
Advanced 08 R.O.400
EVENING CLASSES
Beginners 16 R.O.320
Low Intermediate 13 R.O.260
Intermediate 12 R.O.240
Upper Intermediate 08 R.O.320
Advanced 06 R.O.300
The College operates a Foundation Program for ESL students beginning at the
Intermediate Level. At the Intermediate Level, all students are required to take Pre-
Algebra, which is a preparatory course for MAT 30, College Algebra. At the Upper
Intermediate Level, all students take Math 30, Algebra. At the Advanced level,
students take two academic courses which are suited for their area of study.
Business majors must take a Foundation Course in Business Concepts, which
prepares them for Business 101 and Accounting 140.
Pre-Algebra R.O.150
Business Concepts R.O.150
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Categories of Students
Full-Time Students
Part-Time Students
Part time students must carry a minimum course load of three credit hours per
semester with the average being nine credit hours.
All academic regulations governing enrolled students at MCBS apply equally to part-
time and full-time students.
Students are encouraged to declare a major as soon as possible after entering the
College. Students who are applicants for Associate Degrees must declare a major at
the end of their second semester. Bachelor Degree students are also encouraged to
declare their major at that time. Advisors assist students in choosing their majors.
Academic Advising
Students are assigned an academic advisor who will assist them in selecting their
course of study and in planning their schedules. The academic advisor also approves
the students’ academic schedules each semester. Students who declare a major upon
admission to the college are assigned an advisor by their respective academic
departments. Students who have not decided upon a major field of study are
assigned an academic advisor by the Registrar.
Student Responsibility
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Students are responsible for their behavior, academic or otherwise, at the Modern
College of Business and Science. The college expects that students, as mature
members of the academic community, will adhere to the highest standards of
personal and academic integrity and propriety.
Students should keep their own records of all transactions with the college
(registration schedules and forms, grade reports, payment records, etc.) It is also
advisable to keep copies of all syllabi, tests, digital files, papers, and so forth
submitted in fulfillment of course work.
Students are expected to attend all their classes and laboratory sessions. They are
expected to do the assigned readings in advance of the scheduled class, to participate
in class discussion, to do assigned homework and to submit it on time, and to be on
time for all classes and examinations.
Students experiencing problems in a course should first discuss the situation with
their instructor, then their advisor.
It is recommended that students study a minimum of two hours for each hour spent
in the class room.
A schedule of classes is issued by the Office of the Registrar for each semester. Class
schedules for the Summer Semester are also prepared by this office. All class
schedules are available at no cost. They are also published on the College web site,
http://www.mcbs.edu.om
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Courses are offered at the discretion of each Department. Students should check with
the respective academic departments for information about a particular course. The
decision to offer a course is based on student’s need for the class in order to complete
their academic programs. All courses which are required for a degree are taught on
a regular basis.
Certain courses also have prerequisites, co-requisites and/or other criteria that are
noted immediately following the course name and number. It is the students’
responsibility to verify this information.
Course Value
All courses are valued in credit hours. Normally, each credit hour represents fifty
minutes of class instruction, or 120-180 minutes of laboratory experience a week,
each semester.
Class Periods
Except for laboratory courses, classes ordinarily meet two days a week in ninety-
minute sessions. The college operates on a five-day schedule from Saturday through
Wednesday. The college is closed for the weekend on Thursday and Friday. Class
times are abbreviated and the schedule of courses of the College is changed during
the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Course Prerequisites
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Many courses above the introductory level require a minimum background of
knowledge, as indicated by the prerequisite courses cited in the individual course
description. Titles and numbers are those of the Modern College of Business and
Science courses. Equivalent courses satisfactorily completed at other institutions may
also meet prerequisite requirements by transfer credit. Students need to consult the
Head of the Department for more information. Students are responsible for entering
the class with the required competence.
A student admitted to, and enrolled in, a Degree program usually registers for 12-15
credit hours each semester. The required minimum load for all students is three (3)
credit hours per semester, and the maximum load is eighteen (18) credit hours per
semester. Under special circumstances a student with a grade point average of
3.3/4.0 or better, may secure the permission of the Dean to register for up to eighteen
(18) credit hours in any one semester. Academic programs are designed for
completion in specific time frames. The Associate Degree programs have been
designed for completion in two (2) years. The Bachelors Degree Program has been
designed for completion in four (4) years.
Hours Standing
0-30 credit hours First Year
(Freshman)
31-60 credit hours Second Year
(Sophomore)
61-90 credit hours Third Year
(Junior)
91-120 credit hours Fourth Year
(Senior)
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Grading System
The grade point average (GPA) is computed on a four-point scale. The following
grading system is used at the Modern College of Business and Science:
A equals 4.00 grade points
A- equals 3.70 grade points
B+ equals 3.30 grade points
B equals 3.00 grade points
B- equals 2.70 grade points
C+ equals 2.30 grade points
C equals 2.00 grade points
C- equals 1.70 grade points
D equals 1.00 grade points
F equals 00 grade points
The grade point average, GPA, is calculated by multiplying the grade point value of
the letter grade by the number of credit hours of the course. The result is the GPA
points that the student has earned in the course. The sum of the GPA points of the
courses taken is then divided by the total credit hours, GPA credits, to obtain the
grade point average. The GPA is rounded to the nearest hundredth after the decimal
point (e.g.; 2.75). The grades obtained in non-credit courses as well as in ESL courses
are not included in the calculation of a student’s grade point average. Courses which
are transferred in from another college or university are also not counted in the
calculation of student’s grade point average.
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Student Appeals of Grades Received in Credit Courses
In cases where a student believes that he/she has been graded unfairly, he should
submit a request for review in writing to the instructor and to the Head of the
Department. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, he/she
may appeal his or her case to the Dean of the College. The final arbiter in matters
involving appeal of grades is the Dean of the College. A grade appeal must be
made before the end of the drop and add period in the regular academic
semester immediately following the semester in which the grade has been
awarded.
Attendance and participation in all class and laboratory sessions are essential to the
process of education at the Modern College of Business and Science. Students benefit
from the lectures and discussions with their instructors and fellow students. For this
reason, students are expected to attend class regularly. Lateness or absence hinders
progress for the individual and can affect a student’s grade.
Ministries and companies that sponsor students at MCBS may have more or less
stringent rules for their scholarship students regarding mandatory attendance.
Instructors are required to keep attendance records and to draw student’s attention
to attendance requirements in the course syllabus.
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Incomplete Grades
All work for a course must be completed no later than the day the semester ends. An
Incomplete grade (I) is given as a final grade in a course only in cases involving a
compelling medical or other emergency. To qualify for an “I” grade, students must
have completed 75% of the coursework. All emergencies must be certified in written
form. In the case of unexcused incomplete work, an “F” grade is given for the
missing work and the course grade is computed accordingly. In the event that an “I”
grade is awarded, all incomplete work must be made up within a period of one
semester. After one semester, the grade of “I” is converted to a grade of “F”.
Students who believe that they have a compelling reason to appeal this conversion
from “I “to “F” may make an appeal to the Academic Board of the College, which is
the final authority in such issues.
It is the responsibility of the student to find out from his/her instructor the specific
dates by which requirements must be fulfilled. The deadline for the submission of
incomplete grades for a course by the instructor is seventy two (72) hours after the
date of the make-up examination or submission of the final assignment.
Applications for an “Incomplete” grade are available in the Office of the Registrar.
Students are placed on academic probation if their cumulative grade point average
for any semester falls below the required average of 2.0. A Full-time student on
probation is allowed to carry a load of three courses with a maximum of eleven
credit hours.
For students on probation, course loads are adjusted during summer sessions.
Probationary status will be removed at the end of any semester in which the student
passes all courses and attains a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students on probation are
advised to repeat courses in which they have obtained failing grades.
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A student may be placed on academic suspension if he/she fails to obtain the
required grade point average of 2.0 by the end of the third semester on probation.
Actions involving academic probation and suspension are entered on the student’s
permanent record and may not be removed without the approval of the Academic
Board of the College.
In cases where a student receives a grade of “D” or “F” the first time a course is
taken, the course may be repeated to earn a different grade. If a course is retaken,
the grade received for the second attempt will replace the first grade received for the
course, regardless of whether the grade is higher or lower than first received. (e.g.
first grade “D,” second grade “F,” the “F” replaces the “D.”) If a course is taken three
or more times, the grades for the second and all subsequent attempts are computed
in the GPA calculations. A student who is an applicant for a Bachelor’s Degree may
not attempt to replace the grades earned for more than fifteen (15) credit hours by
repeating courses. A student in the Associate Degree programs is limited to nine
credit hours.
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longer be counted in a student’s overall GPA. The transcript of each student who has
been granted amnesty is amended to read, “Academic amnesty granted” and the
date of the action. However, the grades of “D” and “F” continue to appear on a
student’s transcript and students are required to repeat each course for which they
have received amnesty.
An enrolled student who plans to take courses at another college or university for
transfer credit to the Modern College of Business and Science must be in good
academic standing and must receive prior approval from his or her Head of
Department. The “Permission to Take Courses outside Modern College of Business
and Science” form is available at the Office of the Registrar. The host institution must
be recognized or accredited by the Ministry of Education of the country in which the
institution is located.
Study Abroad
Students of the Modern College of Business and Science may study abroad at
accredited collegiate institutions or in programs of such institutions. The Modern
College of Business and Science has special relationships with the University of
Missouri St. Louis (USA), Bond University (Australia), and the University of Exeter
(United Kingdom). After consultation with and approval of the student’s advisor,
Head of Department and Dean, application is made directly to the overseas
institution by the student. Transfer credit will be granted on the basis of the
transcript from the visited institution.
Permanent Record
The written consent of the student is officially required to disclose his/her academic
record to any individual, institution or third party. Exceptions are made for parents,
sponsors, authorized MCBS officials, and in compliance with a judicial order.
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Transcripts
Students may obtain unofficial transcripts of their academic records from the
Registrar’s Office. Transcripts will only be released with a signed request from the
student. The Registrar will issue only complete transcripts, not parts of the student
record. The college will not make copies of transcripts on file from other colleges or
universities.
The names of MCBS students on diplomas and degrees will be spelled in English
exactly as they appear on the passports or identity cards or according to the personal
preference of the student. If a name on a passport or an identity card does not appear
in English, then the spelling of the name will be printed according to the personal
preference of the student concerned.
Graduation
The college confers degrees at the end of the Spring Semester. Candidates for a
degree must complete an “Application for Graduation” form and submit it to the
Office of the Registrar during the registration period of the last expected term of
study. A degree audit is completed for each student who applies for graduation. The
purpose of the degree audit is to insure that a student has completed all degree
requirements with the necessary grade point average and that there is no incomplete
work pending. Students who fail to complete all degree requirements by the end of
the term for which they have applied for graduation will graduate later. A student
may not graduate if his or her account is delinquent or if all books have not been
returned to the library.
Only students who have successfully completed degree requirements by the end of
the term for which they have applied to graduate are certified for conferral of a
degree. In witness of the degree conferred, the permanent record of the graduate is
appropriately noted with a statement and the date of graduation before their
diplomas are released.
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All degree candidates whose academic records indicate that they can satisfy the
graduation requirements are permitted to participate in commencement ceremonies.
Dean’s List
The Office of the Registrar issues a Dean’s List of Honor Students at the end of each
semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a student must:
have registered and completed a minimum of nine credit
hours for part time students or 12 credit hours for full time
students in the semester.
have at least a semester 3.2 GPA
have no failing grades in any of his/her courses
have no disciplinary actions against him/her
Graduation Honors
The College grants Latin Honors at graduation. To be eligible for graduation honors,
students must have completed at least one-half of the credit hours required for their
degree in residence at the Modern College of Business and Science and have
achieved the requisite GPA. These are:
Latin honors are listed in the commencement program and on the student’s diploma
and permanent record.
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dishonesty. As an institution of higher learning, the Modern College of Business and
Science views academic integrity as an educational as well as a judicial issue.
Students are responsible for becoming familiar with their rights and responsibilities
as defined by the Academic Integrity Code and for understanding the requirements
of their particular courses (regarding such issues as collaborative work, use of study
aids or take-home examinations). Students are also responsible for learning the
conventions of documentation and acknowledgment of sources required in academic
discourse.
Plagiarism
To plagiarize is to use the work, ideas, images or words of someone else without
attribution. Plagiarism may involve using someone else’s wording – a distinctive
name, a phrase, a sentence or an entire passage or essay – without using quotation
marks or attribution. It may also involve misrepresenting the sources that were used.
The issue of plagiarism applies to all student assignments.
Inappropriate Collaboration
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Close collaboration on academic work requires acknowledgment. Inappropriate
collaboration involves working with someone else in developing, organizing or
revising a project (such as a paper, an oral presentation, and a research or design
project or take-home examination) without acknowledging that person’s help. The
use of unauthorized assistance must be avoided in the production of all academic
work.
Specific polices regarding collaborative work, peer review, use of tutors and editing
may vary among individual instructors.
All academic work and materials submitted for assessment must be the sole, original
work of the student, unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Communication is
not allowed between or among students without explicit permission of the
instructor. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: copying from another’s paper,
giving unauthorized assistance, obtaining unauthorized advance knowledge of
examination questions, or use of mechanical or marking devices or procedures for
the purpose of achieving false scores on machine-graded examination questions.
Specific policies regarding examinations may vary with individual professors.
Students are prohibited from submitting any material from another person or
company.
Students may not present the same work for more than one course. Under
exceptional circumstances, faculty members may permit a significant piece of
research to satisfy requirements in two courses. However, both professors must
agree in advance to this arrangement. Students are reminded that when
incorporating their own past research in current projects, they need to reference such
previous work.
Students may not intentionally interfere with the work of others, such as sabotaging
laboratory experiments, research or digital files, or by giving misleading information
or disrupting class work.
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Copyright Violations
Copyright laws must be observed. These laws govern practices such as making use
of printed materials, duplicating computer software, duplicating images,
photoduplicating copyright materials and reproducing audio-visual work. The
academic integrity code prohibits theft and the unauthorized use of documents and
requires adherence to the laws of Sultanate of Oman.
The computer resources of the College are an important part of the academic services
provided for all enrolled students. Misuse of these resources, which includes
vandalism and introducing computer viruses to the system constitutes a violation of
academic policy and is subject to the penalties associated with the offence.
Jurisdiction
Academic cases resulting from alleged violations of the college’s Academic Integrity
Code are within the jurisdiction of either a faculty member or the Dean of the
College. All charges are brought through the college faculty. Faculty members or
students wishing to bring charges should do so through the faculty member in
whose course or academic activity the alleged Code violation occurred. In the case of
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students bringing charges against other students, the student bringing the charge
must identify himself or herself to the faculty member.
One of two procedures may be followed in the adjudication process. The first grants
authority to the faculty member to exercise discretion in those cases involving a
student’s judgmental error rather than willful dishonesty. The second grants
jurisdiction to the Dean of the College.
1. Faculty Authority
If a faculty member is convinced that an alleged offense has resulted from an error in
judgment on the student’s part rather from purposeful dishonesty, the faculty
member may decide to use the occasion for instructing the student on acceptable
standards for academic work. In such cases, the faculty member may, for example,
require the student to rewrite or correct the original assignment or to submit a
substitute assignment.
2. Administrative Jurisdiction
b. The Department Head will promptly notify the student of the charge and will
arrange to discuss the charge with the student at a preliminary meeting.
c. At the preliminary meeting, the student will be presented with the charge
and evidence submitted by the faculty member. He/she will be advised of the
procedures including his/her rights and given the opportunity to respond.
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The student may respond immediately or respond in writing within three
days. The signed document will become additional evidence in the case. If the
student fails to attend this preliminary meeting, the Dean may proceed with
the process as appropriate.
e. When appropriate, the Dean will gather additional evidence from the
student, the complainant and other concerned parties before the adjudication.
While the assignment of penalties is the province of the Dean of the College, the
faculty member making the charge may recommend a grading penalty or other
sanctions.
If the student fails to attend the scheduled meeting, made known in advance to him
or her, the College may hear the case in the student’s absence or move for a
continuance.
This matter rests within the College community and legal counsel is not permitted at
any point during the adjudication process.
The standard of proof for any instance of academic dishonesty will be clear and
convincing evidence.
Penalties
Students are advised that violations of the “Student Academic Integrity Code” will
be treated seriously, with special attention given to repeat offenders.
1. In assigning a penalty, the Dean will take into account both the seriousness of
the offense and any particular circumstances involved;
2. For repeated violations of the code of academic honesty, a student may be
suspended or dismissed permanently;
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3. Penalties for an academic offense may include one or more of the following:
a. Re-submission of the work in question;
b. Submission of additional work for the course in which the offense
occurred;
c. A lowered grade or loss of credit for the work found to be in violation
of the student Academic Integrity Code;
d. A failing grade of ‘F’ for the course in which the offense occurred. A
notation of the violation of the Academic Integrity Code will be
entered into the student’s permanent record;
e. Suspension for one or more academic terms, including the term in
which the offense occurred. A notation of the Academic Integrity
Code violation will be entered into the student’s permanent record;
f. Dismissal (for a specified term or permanently) from the College. A
notation of the academic integrity code violation will be entered into
the student’s permanent record;
4. Penalties (a) – (c) are levied by the Dean hearing the case only with the
concurrence of the faculty member bringing the charge.
5. The student may not withdraw from a course in which an infraction has been
found and a penalty applied. No refund or cancellation of tuition fees will be
permitted in such cases.
1. The Dean will notify the student in writing of the findings and, as
appropriate, the assigned penalty. The faculty member bringing the charge
will also be notified in writing of these results, as will the Head of
Department in which the case occurred.
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matter to the Associate Dean in the event of improper procedure or new
evidence.
2. Suspension is effective for not less than the session in which the sanction is
taken or for not more than one calendar year. The length of a suspension is to
be specified precisely at the time the action is taken. A student who is
suspended is ordinarily entitled to resume studies at the conclusion of the
period of suspension, provided he or she has satisfied all requirements
imposed by the Dean when the original action was implemented.
4. The calendar year which must elapse before an application for re-admission
may be considered or interpreted as beginning on the final day of the session
during which the disciplinary action was taken.
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the Modern College of Business and Science. In the event that the penalties
become part of the student’s permanent record, the record will be maintained
indefinitely. These records are subject to college regulations concerning the
confidentiality of student records.
2. Upon written request, students have the right to inspect the records of their
violations of the code.
Student Conduct
It is expected that all students associated with the Modern College of Business and
Science will behave in an appropriate manner. Any behavior that is disruptive to the
academic environment is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to
conduct and behavior that obstructs the use of the College facilities, use of offensive
language, behavior that jeopardizes the welfare of students, faculty and staff,
academic dishonesty, and willful destruction of college facilities.
Enforcement of this policy is the responsibility of all administrative staff and faculty
members. The College reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action,
including suspension or dismissal, against those who violate these policies. Imposing
of disciplinary sanctions for violations of the Code of Student Conduct, including
repayment for damaged property, is the prerogative of the Dean of the College.
In those cases in which the sanction for the violation of the Code of Student Conduct
includes suspension or dismissal, the student may appeal the decision to the
Academic Board of the College.
Introduction
1. MCBS recognizes the key role that information technology (IT) plays in
teaching and it is committed to ensuring that both staff and students have
access to the necessary facilities and support.
2. The IT systems in MCBS, including access to the Internet, are provided for
students to pursue their studies and for staff to carry out their work.
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Scope
the use of all of the IT facilities and systems, which include the MCBS
network, any other directly or indirectly connected network, and the internet;
the production of any material using MCBS IT facilities, including printed
output, World Wide Web pages, electronic mail messages; and
the publication of any material relating to MCBS on systems within the
college.
Authorized Users
4. Any student registered with MCBS, and MCBS staff are considered to be an
authorized users of MCBS IT facilities.
Obligations of Users
5. Users of MCBS IT facilities are required to comply in every respect with the rules
of IT facilities at MCBS. In doing so they must:
6. The College does not tolerate racial or sexual harassment in any form whatsoever
nor any discrimination on racial or ethnic grounds or on grounds of gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs. This
includes any material created or distributed using MCBS IT facilities.
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Permissions
9. Any user who, for whatever reason, comes to know the password of any other
user must not attempt to obtain access to MCBS IT facilities using that password
nor disclose it to any other person. Use of a password by anyone other than the
authorized person will be treated as serious misconduct.
10. Users must take adequate measures to ensure that any equipment connected to
the MCBS network is not left at any time in such a manner that unauthorized
users can gain access to either the equipment or the network.
Penalties
11. Failure to observe this policy will be considered a serious matter by MCBS and
may result in the user’s right to access the IT facilities being withdrawn.
12. Misuse of MCBS IT systems may also result in court proceedings, including
criminal liability, against you personally and/or MCBS. Users will be held
responsible for any claims brought against MCBS for any legal action resulting
from their unauthorized use of MCBS IT facilities.
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Disclaimer of Liability
1. Any facility or service, including software, provided by MCBS IT Services is used
entirely at the risk of the user. MCBS will not be liable for any loss, damage or
inconvenience arising directly or indirectly from the use of any IT facility at
MCBS.
4. Although IT Services take reasonable care, it will not be responsible for any loss,
damage or inconvenience arising from any operation on or with equipment
owned by MCBS.
5. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with all statutory and other provisions
and regulations currently in force in the field of data protection and information
policy.
7. Users must not load on to the IT facilities any software contrary to license
agreements nor any software that interferes with the normal working of the
equipment.
8. Users must not deliberately introduce a virus nor take any action to circumvent,
or reduce the effectiveness of, any anti-virus precautions established by IT
Services.
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9. Users are responsible for all use of their username. They should not make their
username or password available to another user nor use any other user’s
username.
10. Users must not create, display, produce or circulate offensive material in any
form or medium.
11. Users must not use electronic mail for the mass distribution of unsolicited
messages.
12. Users of the College’s IT facilities must abide by the Conditions of Use. This is for
the benefit of other users and the reputation of MCBS.
The Law
13. Conduct forbidden because it will break the law or result in civil actions
includes:
• copying software without the license holder’s permission;
• breaching copyright: it is never safe to assume that an author has
given permission for reproduction of their work - this includes use of
logos;
• possessing or distributing obscene, pornographic material: this is
strictly forbidden, may be illegal depending on the circumstances, and
in some instances referral to the police will be automatic;
• unauthorized access to accounts and all forms of hacking;
• stealing of a password;
• statements through email which may be defamatory or
discriminatory: it is best to assume that emails may become known to
other users. Particular care is needed in newsgroups;
• holding of data on living persons unless specifically registered under
the Data Protection Act.
14. Among types of conduct which may result in disciplinary action are:
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• all illegal acts using IT facilities are likely to result in internal
discipline as well as external
• visiting of pornographic websites is forbidden
• sending of unauthorized, unsolicited mass emails
• sending of emails offensive to any member of the College
• deliberate interference with the normal working of IT equipment,
facilities or services
16. Users of IT facilities are asked to show consideration for other users, for example
by restricting use of an MCBS machine for social email if in a computer room
with other students waiting to use the facilities.
Copyright
Users are required to respect the copyright of all materials and software made
available to them.
Dress Code
All members of the Staff/Administration & Faculty and the students of the MCBS
community are asked to observe basic standards regarding appropriate dress. These
standards are based on principles of neatness, cleanliness, and tasteful modesty.
Omani men (faculty, staff, and students) must wear the official national dress, the
white dish-dasha and a turban. (Students are permitted to wear the Omani cap if
they choose.) Omani female members must use their judgment in dressing
appropriately. All other male members of the faculty and staff must wear a neck tie
during official working hours. Sandals are not permitted. Other female members of
the faculty and staff must use their judgment to dress appropriately. (Tight blue
jeans and tight tops are not permitted.)
In formulating this policy, the college has been mindful of the national heritage and
culture of Oman and wishes to preserve them. As important, the College must serve
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as an exemplary example for the community at large. Finally, the College wishes to
foster a good impression for those visiting dignitaries and business people who
might visit the campus for events such as career fairs and official visits by
government officials.
The College provides students with a range of services, which complement its
academic mission. In the Fall Semester, a student orientation program is offered for
all new students. The Student Services Office also works closely with academic
departments to insure attendance in class and provides a liaison with sponsors and
parents. Finally, working in cooperation with academic departments, the office helps
to arrange educational field trips for the students.
The College encourages the students to play a role in planning and conducting any
extra curricular activities.
The College maintains fully adequate academic support facilities to support the
learning process. These facilities include a modern library with approximately 15,000
volumes and a planned acquisition program to support future needs; a book store
which sells all books required for each class; and three computer laboratories, and a
Physics laboratory. All computers have access to the internet.
The College does not have recreational facilities, due to the urban nature of the
campus. However, a recreational hall with game facilities is available and a student
cafeteria provides students with an opportunity to purchase breakfast and lunch.
The students of MCBS have a Student Activity Council, SAC, and elect
representatives and a President annually.
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Accounting
Economics/Banking
Marketing
Management
Management Information Systems
Degree Outlook:
Students can complete their Associate Degree and enter the labor market;
they can go on for their Bachelor’s Degree at MCBS without loss of credit;
or they can transfer to an institution in the US, Australia or UK.
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The Associate Degree consists of:
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SOC 10 Introduction to Sociology
Students can select an emphasis area in one of four areas by taking two additional
courses from the list below. These courses are normally taken in the summer
semesters.
Accounting (6 credits)
Economics/Banking (6 credits)
Management (6 credits)
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MAN 195 Topics in Business Administration
MAN 200 Industrial Management
MAN 230 Professional Skill Development
Marketing (6 credits)
BACHELOR DEGREES
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Degree requirements are divided into categories. The general categories
are General Education, and Business Education, which is further
subdivided into general and specific requirements, and electives.
Students may choose classes within the designated categories. However,
all requirements within each category must be fulfilled. One category
cannot be substituted for another, even though they might be similar in
nature. However, one course may satisfy two requirements. In addition,
all students must take and successfully pass BUS 390, a Business
Assessment Examination administered by the Educational Testing
Service, ETS, as well as BUS 391, Strategic Management.
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BUS 391 Strategic Management
Finance
FIN 334 Investments.
FIN 337 Principles of Real Estate
FIN 350 Financial Policies
FIN 356 Commercial Bank Management
FIN 380 International Finance
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Marketing
MAR 270 Management of Promotion
MAR 275 Marketing Research
MAR 301 Consumer Behavior
MAR 315 Marketing Management
MAR 316 International Marketing
Minors
Students cannot minor in an emphasis area within the BSBA degree.
All students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics are required
to successfully complete a total of 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Degree requirements are divided into the following categories: General Education;
Business requirements; and Economic requirements.
To complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in the Department of Business and
Economics, students must take the following courses in addition to fulfilling the
General Education requirements (63 credits) and General Business requirements (30
credits) of the Department of Business and Economics.
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ECON 207 The Business Firm: History, Theory and Policy
ECON 220 Money and Banking
ECON 238 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 251 Intermediate Economic Theory-Micro
Economics
ECON 252 Intermediate Economic Theory-Macro
Economics
ECON 365 Introduction to Econometrics
ECON 380 History of Economic Thought
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Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Communication (6 credits)
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MAT 30 College Algebra
MAT 35 Trigonometry
1. PHYSICS
PHY 111 Mechanics and Heat
PHY 112 Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
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The Associate Degree in Information Communication Technology is a focused
degree which requires 66 credit hours of study. Students usually finish all of the
audit requirements within 2 years or four academic semesters.
Communication (6 credits)
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II
Mathematics (9 credits)
MAT 30 College Algebra
MAT 90 Calculus Concepts
MAT 105 Basic Probability and Statistics
Business (6 credits)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business
ACT 140 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
Humanities (3 credits)
PHIL 160 Formal Logic
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ICT 130 Introduction to Operating System
ICT 205 Software Engineering
ICT 220 Database Management Systems
ICT 225 Data Communication and Networks
ICT 230 Advanced Java programming
ICT 250 Project I
Students must take one course from the following Social Sciences Electives.
ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics
POL SCI 140 Public Administration
POL SCI 180 International Relations
PSYCH 03 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 10 Introduction to Sociology
All students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science are
required to successfully complete a total of at least 120 semester credit hours with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0. Degrees are offered by MCBS and attested by the
University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL). All degrees offered by the
Department match the structure and Degree requirements of UMSL.
Minor modifications have been made to address the needs of the local
labor market.
Degree requirements are divided into three, general categories - General Education,
Computer Science, and Electives. Although students may choose classes within the
designated categories, all requirements within each category must be fulfilled. One
category cannot be substituted for another, even when they seem similar in nature.
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To graduate, students must: 1) obtain a C- or better in all major related and
mathematics courses; and 2) have a 2.0 overall GPA.
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in Introductory Mathematics courses should check the
prerequisites to determine if a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Test
is necessary. A minimum grade of C- is required to meet the prerequisite
requirement for any course unless permission has been secured from the
Department.
Communication (9 credits)
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II
ENG 213 Technical Writing
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PSYCH 03 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 10 Introduction to Sociology
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MAT 202 Differential Equations
MAT 323 Numerical Analysis I
MAT 324 Numerical Analysis II
MAT 355 Combinatorics
Other possibilities exit.
Students must take an additional 16-19 credit hours from the following
categories: Natural Science ; Humanities; Social Sciences; Information
Technology; or Business. Ten credits must be taken in Physics.
1. PHYSICS
PHY 111 Mechanics and Heat
PHY 112 Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Minor in Mathematics:
Students who complete all course requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science receive a Minor in Mathematics by virtue of completing:
MAT 80 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MAT 175 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MAT 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
AND
One additional course in Mathematics numbered above 180.
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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
General Education
All majors must satisfy the College’s General Education requirements. The credit
hour requirements vary with each degree objective but range from 30 to 60 credit
hours for degrees offered by the College.
The classes listed below provide students with options to fill the requirements of the
Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees.
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HIST 03 American Civilization
HIST 04 American Civilization II
HIST 05 European Civilization I
HIST 06 European Civilization II
IDS 220 Contemporary American culture
HIST 252 The World of Islam
PSYCH 03 Introduction to Psychology
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 154 Introduction to Business Ethics
PHIL 160 Formal Logic
PHIL 258 Ethics and the Computer
PHIL 280 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 360 Advanced Formal Logic
POL.SCI 140 Public Administration
POL.SCI 180 International Relations
SOC 10 Introduction to Sociology
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Reading & Writing: ESL 303 - These classes develop reading and
writing skills, including essay development, organization, vocabulary,
and editing.
Grammar: ESL 305 - These classes review grammar so that students
can understand the meaning and use of structures in American
English.
Levels of Instruction
The ESL program at MCBS is a steadily progressive plan that has 5 ESL Levels
At the lower levels of instruction, each semester comprises two terms and students
are assessed at the end of each term. At the Upper Intermediate and Advanced
Levels, each term is the same as one full semester and students are assessed at the
end of the semester.
Students at the Beginners Level are taught Integrated Language Skills, which
include Conversation & Pronunciation, Listening, Reading & Writing, and Grammar.
This instruction is supplemented with MMLL (Multi Media Language Laboratory)
Lessons, Writing Lab., Video Classes, Class Reader, and Library. Students at the Low
Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels have an ESL
Program, which comprises of the following four distinctive components of the
language skills:
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iv) ESL 305 Grammar: to review grammar rules and understand the
meaning and use of structures in American English. To recognize and use
these structures correctly in speaking and writing.
Certificate Programs
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The Center for Research and Consultancy
The Center for Research and Consultancy of the Modern College of Business and
Science is unique in Oman. The center is actively involved in research on issues
related to Oman’s economy and development and provides outreach and consulting
services to Oman’s business and industries. Activities of the Center are result-
oriented, and ensure total satisfaction to clients. In addition to research and related
activities, the Center organizes seminars and workshops periodically on issues such
as Human Resource Development for Managers, Leadership and Organizational
transformation (in collaboration with Interface Management International and
Institute of Organizational Transformation, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA),
and Financing Small and Medium enterprises (in collaboration with Cranfield
University, UK). The Center also publishes general research papers and special
reports periodically.
The CRC activities are Internal R&D, Labor Market research, HRD, Solution to
Enterprise Development; Seminars, Workshops and Training Programs; Evaluation;
Feasibilities & Studies. Clients include Government Establishments, Industries,
Banks, and Financial Establishments.
CRC Staff
A career diplomat for more than 20 years, H.E. Saif Al-Maskery was Ambassador
and Permanent Representative of Oman to the UN. He was Assistant Secretary
General for Political Affairs of the GCC. He has represented the country in many
summits and acted as a resource person in several regional and international
workshops and seminars. He has also served as Undersecretary for Tourism at the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. H.E. Saif Al-Maskery is currently a member of
the State Council of Oman, and a member of the GCC Consultative Council. He is a
multi-lingual speaker.
Dr. Muneer bin Mohammed Al-Maskery - Advisor to the Academic Board, and
Fellow at the Center for International Studies, University of Missouri, St. Louis.
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Dr. Muneer holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Missouri St. Louis,
USA). Dr. Muneer Al-Maskery has a long-standing experience in Management and
Personnel Counseling, Training Needs, Analysis of Human Resources Development
Plans, and Restructuring of Human Resources. His areas of interest include labor
market, Omanization policy, private sector reinforcement, HRD and youth
education.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Note: The list of courses is presented alphabetically by department name. Courses are listed
under each department in numerical order starting from lowest to the highest.
ACT ACCOUNTING
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ACT 340/A Financial Accounting and Reporting I (3)
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA Of 2.0 , Mat 30, ACT 145, and Sophomore Level
Accounting theory and practice related to the acquisition, use, and disposal of assets
(excluding long-term investments in securities). The course includes an emphasis on
unstructured case problem solving skills, communication skills, and interpersonal
skills.
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ACT 348 Auditing (3)
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, ACT 344, ACT 340/B, and Senior Level
An introduction to auditing practice. Includes the social role of auditing and the
services offered by auditors in internal, governmental, and public accounting
practice. Emphasis is on the financial auditing process, including professional ethics,
audit risk assessment, study and evaluation of internal control, gathering and
evaluating audit evidence, and audit reporting decisions.
ART
BNK BANKING
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BIO BIOLOGY
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BUS 250 Business Statistics
(Previously offered as MAT 250)
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, Mat 100, MAT 105, and CPT 103
Construction and use of statistical models for business management. Students will
learn techniques used for relational analysis and business forecasting and how to
apply them in a business context. Tools include CHI-Square tests of statistical
independence; analysis of variance; simple linear regression and correlation; multiple
linear regression; and extrapolative techniques such as moving averages and
exponential smoothing. Emphasis is placed on problem definition, construction of
statistical models, analysis of data, and interpretation of results. Computers are used
for extensive analyses of case data.
CHEM CHEMISTRY
This course examines the role of Chemistry in every day life and in the environment.
COM COMMUNICATION
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Prerequisite: English 101
This course explores the development of the cinema as a contemporary art form and
as a cultural expression.
The basic concepts of data processing and the fundamental principles of computer-
based information systems are studied. The characteristics of computer hardware
and software used to implement business applications are considered. Students will
develop skills in utilizing microcomputers. This course is recommended for Business
and Economics students.
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CPT 201 Introduction to Java Programming (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 30 & CPT 182/CPT 170.
This course introduces the Java programming language and its use in Internet
programming. This will involve programming assignments in Java and their
interface with browsers using applets. Students will also be exposed to the Java’s
windows toolkit – the AWT. A brief introduction to object-oriented programming
concepts will be provided. Other topics will include threads, virtual machines, byte
code, and the Java security model.
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partitions, functions, mathematical induction, elementary number theory,
cardinality, recurrence relations, basic combinatorial methods, trees and graphs.
Credit not granted for more than one of CPT 255 and MAT 255.
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A projects-oriented course using the Java programming language for Internet
programming. The course focuses on current technologies in Java, including (AWI),
threads, the Java security model, and Beans. Other topics may include sockets, IO
Streams, Server-side Java, and Remote Method Invocation.
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CPT 328 Program Translation Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 240, CPT 275, MAT 255/ MAT 245.
Looks at the theory of programming languages as well as the theory of program
translation as a means for dealing with the conceptual gap introduced by the levels
of abstraction. Program translation mechanisms are studies as a means to explore
the trade-off between language expressiveness, translation, and execution
effectiveness. Particular attention is paid to compilers, with emphasis on constraints
induced by syntax and semantics.
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analysis/design goals as the driving development force, different system views, use
cases, static and dynamic models, diagrams, modeling with patterns, and principles
of responsibility assignments. The course may be supplemented with a CASE tool.
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Prerequisites: CPT 275 and MAT 132.
Communication systems will be considered in the context of the ISO standard for
systems interconnection. Various types of networks will be studied including wide
area networks, local area networks, and fiber optic networks.
ECON ECONOMICS
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formulation and achievement of public policies that affect national employment,
income distribution, and economic growth.
ECON 207 The Business Firm: History, Theory & Policy (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 120 or consent of instructor.
This course presents a history of the development of modern business firms and
examines the evolution of the economic theory of the firm. Special attention is paid to
the role that firms play in fostering social and economic development. The ultimate
objective of the course will be to provide students with a deeper understanding of
firms so they can make better policy decisions as firm owners, managers, lawmakers,
regulators, and voters.
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ECON 252 Intermediate Economic Theory: Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 120, ECON 220, and Junior Level.
Study of national income, expenditure and the forces determining the level of
economic activity. Special emphasis on the theory of income determination and its
application to public policy.
ENG ENGLISH
Composition/Communication
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A course to promote effective written communication. The student analyzes and
synthesizes ideas and expresses them in essay form. Methods of organizing
information, and basic research skills are emphasized. Students practice these skills
in response to personal experience and discussion, assigned readings, and research.
Enrollment in this course is dependent on a satisfactory score on the College
placement test and successful completion of the appropriate developmental courses,
if deemed necessary by the Head of English Department.
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A survey of English Literature during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The
course features the reading and analysis of representative works of selected major
writers.
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ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
FIN FINANCE
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FIN 334 Investments (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 204 , a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior Level
Financial analysis of debt and equity instruments available on organized exchanges
and in less tangible over-the-counter markets. Techniques of such analysis are
presented in context with economic and management circumstances within the
company, industry, and economy and portfolio management.
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techniques for international risks, foreign diversification and hedging techniques for
international exposure. The use of derivative instruments and special markets are
evaluated in the international corporate/investment settings.
HIST HISTORY
Evolution of the cultural tradition of the Americas from the earliest times to the mid-
nineteenth century, with emphasis on the relationship of ideas and institutions to the
historical background.
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ICT INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
This course provides students with foundation from which to add additional
technical skills. In addition, this course covers many applications of the Internet: ftp,
listserve , newsgroups, chat, search engines, and portals. Students will complete
hands-on exercises, including construction of their personal web page.
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Introduces details of computer systems from architectural and organization points of
view. Topics discussed may include data representation, digital logic an basic
circuits such as ALU, multiplexes, decoders, flip – flops, registers, RAM and ROM
memory, memory hierarchies, I/O devices, pipelining, parallel and RISC
architectures, Digital logic and systems, File structures etc.
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ICT 220 Database Management Systems (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 182/ICT 130.
This course surveys topics in database management systems. Topics include access
methods, data models (network, hierarchical, relational, semantic, and object-
oriented), query languages, database design, query optimization, concurrency
control, recovery, security, integrity, client-server architecture, and distributed
database systems. A database application project will be assigned. Advanced topics
in database systems, including distributed database systems, query optimization,
concurrency control, knowledge bases, deductive database systems, and object-
oriented database systems. Additional topics may include benchmarking, scientific
databases, and parallelism. Software engineering principles will be applied to the
development of components of a database management system.
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The knowledge gained from the various courses in Information Communication
Technology and other related areas will be used with a live project. Working in small
groups or individually, students will design and develop a real life information
system.
IDS INTERDISCIPLINARY
The course provides students with a conceptual framework for understanding the
basic management decisions with respect to production/operations management
functions in industrial and service organizations. The course focuses attention on the
concepts and techniques for carefully managing the processes to produce products
and services and emphasizes efficiency and effective of process. The areas of
emphasis include types of manufacturing systems, concepts in production planning
and control, facilities planning, materials management and inventory control,
maintenance management, industrial safety and quality management. The course
methodology shall involve lectures, case studies and practical assignments.
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MAN 210 Management and organizational behavior (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 101 and Sophomore Level
The first course in Management for bachelor degree students, in which the behavior
of individuals and groups in an organizational setting is studied. Specific topics
examined include: leadership, organizational design, and conflict resolution, as well
as a basic coverage of management principles. In covering these topics, both classic
and current perspectives are provided.
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MAN 319 Employee Training and Development (3)
Prerequisites: A minimum 2.00 GPA, MAN 309, and Senior Level.
An intensive study of training of organizations, including needs analysis, learning
theory, management development, and development training objectives and
programs. Projects and exercises are used to supplement the readings.
MAR MARKETING
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MAR 206 Basic Marketing (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 110, 2.0 GPA.
The first course in marketing that examines the character and importance of the
marketing process, its essential functions and the institutions performing them.
Attention is focused on the major policies (such as distribution, product, price, and
promotion) which underlie the multifarious activities of marketing institutions and
managerial, economic, and societal implications of such policies. Presents the
psychological and societal motivations that translate need through demand to
satisfaction. Provide means to evaluate the firm’s capabilities, develop marketing
strategies and introduce marketing techniques to meet objectives.
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MAR 301 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MAR 206, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior Level.
A study of such consumer functions as decision making, attitude formation and
change, cognition, perception, and learning. The marketing concepts of product
positioning, segmentation, brand loyalty, shopping preference and diffusion of
innovations are considered in context with the environmental, ethical, multicultural
and social influences on an increasingly diverse American consumer.
MAT MATHEMATICS
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MAT 35 Trigonometry (2)
Prerequisite: MAT 30, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 30.
A study of the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions with emphasis on
trigonometric identities and equations.
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MAT 175 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5)
Prerequisite: MAT 80.
This is an advanced course and the third course in the series of courses on analytical
geometry and calculus. The topics include solid analytic geometry, three dimensional
vector space, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, multiple
integrals, their applications and vector fields
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cardinality, recurrence relations, basic combinatorial methods, trees and graphs.
Credit not granted for more than one of CPT 255, MAT 250, and MAT 255.
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and data administration. The concepts are studied with projects involving the use of
current database management system.
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PHIL PHILOSOPHY
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Prerequisite: Philosophy 160.
Rigorous study of major developments in contemporary logic. Emphasis is given to
theoretical problems and some attention is devoted to philosophical issues arising
from logic.
PHY PHYSICS
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An introduction to the phenomena, concepts and laws of mechanics and heat for
physics majors and students in other departments. Three hours of lecture, one hour
of discussion, and two hours of laboratory per week.
PRT PRACTICAL
PSYCH PSYCHOLOGY
SOC SOCIOLOGY
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MCBS FACULTY AND STAFF
Central Administration
Dr. Bernard E. La Berge,
Dean
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, USA
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FACULTY
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Mr. Jibulal B. Nair
M.Sc., Kerala University, India
Lecturer
Mr. P. Radhakrishnan
M.S. The University of Western Ontario, Canada, M.TECH Punjabi University,
India, M.Sc., Madurai Kamaraj University, India
Senior Lecturer
ESL FACULTY
Ms. Akri M. Saadawi
B.A., University of Tunisia, Tunisia
Lecturer
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M.A., Mysore University, India
Senior Lecturer
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Mr. Ali Salman Hamed Al Ajmi
B.E., Sultan Qaboos University
Lecturer
ADJUNCT FACULTY
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Mrs. Kavita Boppanda
M.A., University of Mysore, India
Warith Al-Sulaimani
MS, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
DEAN’S OFFICE
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Ms. Azza Al Masawi
Associate Degree, MCBS
LIBRARY
Mr. Mohammed Ataullah
M.A., Aligarh Muslim University, India
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
OTHER STAFF
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