Majan University College

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Majan University College
Former name
Majan College (University College)
MottoTogether we transform lives.
TypePrivate Higher Education Institution
Established1995
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education
Academic affiliations
University of Bedfordshire[1] and University of Bradford[2] (UK)
DeanDr Maha Kobeil[3]
Address
Way No. 2621, Building No. 1986, P.O Box: 710, P.C: 112
,
Muscat
,
Muscat, Oman
LanguageArabic and English
ColoursMagenta and Blue
Websitewww.majancollege.edu.om

Majan University College in Muscat, Oman, is an accredited College of the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and is regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Innovation & Research. In December 2017 it became the first higher education institution to receive accreditation from the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).[4] In 2023, MUC was awarded the prestigious 'Top Omani Brand' in the Higher Education category, illustrating its prominence in the higher education sector.[5]

History[edit]

Majan University College was established in 1995, going on to develop a suite of undergraduate and master's degrees, cementing its reputation as a leading higher education provider. In 2017, Majan achieved full institutional accreditation from the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).

In 2024, Majan launched its own-branded Arabic-medium MBA programme,[6] and a Doctor of Business Administration programme (DBA) in collaboration with the University of Bradford, UK.[7]

Affiliations and partnerships[edit]

Majan University College has been affiliated with the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, since 1998 and it offers undergraduate, postgraduate and executive degree programmes leading to University of Bedfordshire awards.[8] MUC also partners with the University of Bradford, UK, to offer a DBA programme.[9]

MUC has a longstanding relationship with the UK’s Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE) and sponsors staff to become Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.[10]

Majan is a member of the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN),[11] a global network of technology-focused universities, to support student and staff international engagement.

MUC collaborates with the British Council on research in English Language Teaching and offers IELTS and EnglishScore exams.[12]

The College partners with several renowned professional bodies such as; ACCA, CIM, CMA, ETHICA CIFE. to offer professional certifications.

Academic units[edit]

Majan’s academic programmes are curated by its three Faculties and Postgraduate Centre. Non-credit courses are offered by the Majan Training Institute. All bachelor's and master's programmes except for the Arabic-medium MBA are taught in English and lead to University of Bedfordshire awards. The DBA is taught in English and awarded by the University of Bradford. Currently, the College offers the following academic programmes:


Faculty of Business Management[13]

Faculty of Information Technology[14]

Faculty of English Language Studies[15]

Postgraduate Centre[16]

  • Master of Business Administration
  • MBA (Arabic-medium)
  • MSc in Computer Science
  • MA in International Human Resource Management
  • MA in Applied Linguistics
  • Doctor of Business Administration

Majan Training Institute[17]

MUC’s Majan Training Institute provides short courses in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, English Language and Leadership.[18]

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Abdullah bin Al-Waleed bin Zahir Al-Hinai - Member, Majlis al-Shura (Consultative Assembly of the Council of Oman)
  • Her Excellency Dr Jokha Abdullah Al Shukaili - CEO of Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education
  • Aisha Humaid Abdullah Al Tobi - Chargé d'Affaires, Omani Embassy to Australia

Campus[edit]

Majan’s green campus consists of five buildings, which are home to the College administration, Faculties, Postgraduate Centre, Library, classrooms, laboratories, study and recreational spaces, and a Mosque. In 2018, MUC expanded its campus in Darsait to include a new six-storey building, which houses equipped classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium with the capacity to accommodate 500 people, a cafeteria and student spaces.[19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Academic partners overseas". University of Bedfordshire. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  2. ^ "University of Bradford". Majan University College. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Senior Management". Majan University College. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  4. ^ "About Us". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Achievements". Majan University College. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Arabic-medium MBA". Majan University College. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  7. ^ "University of Bradford". Majan University College. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Academic partners overseas". University of Bedfordshire. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Doctor of Business Administration". Majan University College. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  10. ^ "The positive impact of Senior Fellowship at Majan University College". Advance HE. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  11. ^ "WTUN - Majan University College". WTUN. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Majan University College is now an affiliate test centre for the British Council". Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Faculty of Business Management". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Faculty of Information Technology". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Faculty of English Language Studies". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Postgraduate Centre". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Majan Training Institute". Majan University College. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  18. ^ "MTI Courses". Majan University College. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Majan University College to get six-storey building - Oman". Muscat Daily. OM-MA. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2017.

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