Why MCBS

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Why MCBS?

Excellence in Higher Education

The region’s largest offering of business programs, MCBS continues to be a leader in business education. With our unmatched range of programs and faculty expertise, MCBS will provide you the tools and knowledge you will need to make an impact on the world around you.

Pioneer in Higher Education

Established in December 1996, Muscat, MCBS is Oman’s first full-fledged privately owned college with 29 years of exemplary track record. MCBS holds the distinction of having an American affiliation for both its undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring a globally recognized education.

Business and Liberal Arts

As a student, you can take classes in any of MCBS’s undergraduate programs and in 7 of MCBS’s graduate programs. This includes 29 minors between the undergraduate and graduate programs.

International Affiliates

With a rigorous business education, All students can undertake an MBA program with its international affiliate Franklin University, USA in order to advance their careers. MCBS stands as the only college in Oman to offer an American MBA program, providing a comprehensive and globally recognized business education.

Campus Life

Modern College of Business and Science has 3100+ students from 35 nationalities with faculty and staff members from 31 nationalities. The college offers programs in academic collaboration with reputed international institutions and has a memorandum of understanding for research collaborations with several organizations and companies in and across the country making the college a one stop destination of innovation and development.

Global Alumni Network

Whatever you do in the future, you will have lifelong connections and friendships with the business leaders of today and tomorrow. On top of that, you will be part of MCBS’s impressive alumni network, with 5000+ graduates around the world.

Arabic Medium Instruction

MCBS is the first college to introduce a Master, Bachelor, and Associate program in Public Administration, taught in Arabic medium instruction, in our Muscat campus. We also offer an MBA taught in Arabic medium instruction and a Master of Human Resource Management.

A Dynamic and Supportive Community

You will be taking classes, joining clubs, taking advantage of many support resources, and living with students from all over the world with all walks of life. With 55+ student clubs, you will make lifelong friends who will enrich your life for years to come.

The First Curriculum

MCBS is the only college that offers a specialized bachelor’s degree in Airport and Aviation Programs, catering to the specific needs and demands of this industry. The college is the only exclusive institution in Oman to offer a master’s degree in Islamic Banking and Finance, catering to the needs of students interested in this specialized field. We are also pleased to announce the launch of Oman’s First PhD program in Business Administration.

Strong Recruitment

MCBS graduates are some of the most sought-after job applicants in the country and abroad. Our graduates today work in most of the industries across the country and globally relevant to their degrees.

History

Modern College of Business & Science’s journey to becoming a national leader in higher education is quite a story. While any history cannot be praised in sum, what we have achieved is possible thanks to countless individuals, accolades, and accomplishments.

Approaching three decades, we have not only grown into a leading flagship college. We have become more than our founding members ever imagined possible.

Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), the nation’s first full-fledge private college, was established in 1996 and licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education. The founding members vision was to attract the nation’s brightest students and offer them a rigorous education coupled with a strong curricular—has been successfully realized and achieved.

Alumni

At the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), we recognize the immense value of maintaining strong relations with our alumni which is why we have established the Alumni Association. Our college boasts a diverse student body from all over the world, and our alumni represent a global network that spans various industries and regions.


The importance of alumni relations cannot be overstated. Our alumni are ambassadors of our college, showcasing the quality of education and the skills they acquired during their time with us. They have established themselves as successful professionals in their respective fields, and their achievements reflect positively on our institution.


The Alumni Association serves as a platform for our graduates to reconnect, collaborate, and make a lasting impact by fostering mentorship opportunities, organizing networking events, and providing ongoing support to current students. Through the Alumni Association, we aim to tap into the vast potential of our alumni, harnessing their expertise and passion to shape the future of our college and empower the next generation of professionals.

As an alumnus of Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), you possess a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and connections that can greatly benefit current students and fellow graduates. By joining the Alumni Association, you can play an active role in shaping the future of our college and fostering a strong network of professionals. One of the key ways you can make a difference is by serving on the board of the Alumni Association

Oman location

Experience world-class education in the heart of Oman

Oman offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and a welcoming environment for students from around the world. With a safe, vibrant, and rapidly developing academic landscape, students can enjoy an exceptional learning experience while exploring the country’s natural beauty and diverse communities.

Find out more about what Oman has to offer.

Programs Offered

Undergraduate

Discover bachelor degree programmes, admissions requirements, scholarships and student life at MCBS.

Postgraduate

Explore master’s degrees and advanced study options for career growth and professional development.

Professional Education

Short, flexible and industry-relevant programmes for working professionals and organisations.