Diploma in International Business

Department of Business Administration and Accounting

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Business and Accounting is to offer high quality academic programs which successfully prepare individuals for entry-level managerial position in public and private sectors. The goals that come out from this mission are:

1. To prepare graduates for various positions in business and industry.

2. To recruit, retain and develop quality faculty.

3. To provide quality instruction and curriculum to meet the demands of students for their chosen careers.

International Business Program:

Objectives:

The courses are designed for those who recognize the need and value of developing business skills at a certain level, and emphasize global and International Perspectives. Globalization and Trade liberalization are forces cannot be ignored and practitioners will need to take full advantage of them.

1. To understand various economic theories of international trade and investment.

2. To understand the complexities of the international monetary system and balance of payments.

3. To understand the mechanics of doing business abroad.

4. To understand the importance of cultural, economic, environmental, legal, political, and sociological differences between countries.

5. To understand how they affect the success or failure of business operations abroad.

Diploma (2 years):

The number of credit hours required for obtaining the Diploma is 60 credit hours. This diploma program concentrates on the complexities of the movement of goods and services across national boundaries and prepare student for employment with multinational corporations ad to ensure the widest possible range of employment opportunities. Students is providing with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level general management or specialized business programs at a later stage in their business or academic careers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

As a result of completing this program, Students will develop a strategic level understanding of the key functions of business—accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, operations, and statistics.

Job Opportunities:

The degree in International Business program has been carefully drawn to meet market demands qualitatively in particular in private sector in global business. The program ensures offering graduates who will be efficient and effective in performing business and achieving organization objectives. The holders of degree in International Business have been well received in Oman Job Market, as well as other Gulf countries for their outstanding performance in teamwork, creativity and administrative leadership skills.

The curriculum is composed of (60) credit hours as follows:

College Requirements (18 credits) Compulsory:

Department Requirement Courses ( 33 Credit hours) Compulsory:

Major Requirement Courses ( 9 Credit hours ) Compulsory:

Elective Requirement Courses (6 Credit hours):

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