Thursday 28 / November / 2024
Muscat - The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) was officially awarded the prestigious QS 5-Star Rating for Excellence at the QS Arab Forum 2024, held between 15 - 17 October, in Amman, Jordan. This recognition positions MCBS as the only Omani higher education institution to earn a comprehensive 5-star rating by QS for 2024, achieving a unique and exceptional status, and highlighting its commitment to delivering world-class education.
Representing MCBS at the forum were Prof. Rami Oweis, Vice chairman, Institutional Excellence and Advancement, and Dr. Al Mata’ni, Associate Dean for General Education and General Foundation (CEAP), who received the award on behalf of the college in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Fahad AbdulRahman Al Ajaili, the Omani Ambassador to Jordan. The QS Arab Forum 2024 is an annual gathering of university leaders across the Arab region, modelled after United Nations-style discussions. This year’s theme was "Fueling Collaborative and Ethical Research towards Building Knowledge Economies in the Arab World in the Era of AI." The forum promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and leadership among Arab universities, fostering progress in the region's higher education sector.
This award, achieved through a rigorous and meticulous process of independent data collection and analysis by the QS Stars methodology, places MCBS among the world’s elite institutes of higher education, enhancing its reputation as a leader in the region's educational sector. The thorough evaluation, which assesses universities globally across various categories, instils confidence in the quality of education at MCBS and aids prospective students in making informed decisions.
MCBS earned this 5-star rating based on its outstanding performance in several key areas, including Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Employability, Internationalization, Business Management Studies, Social Impact, and Inclusiveness. According to QS, “a university with a '5 Stars' Rating is considered world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys a high reputation, and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty."
QS 5 Stars is awarded to higher education institutions (HEI) with a reputation as international powerhouses of innovation and state-of-the-art facilities. These universities foster environments where complex research tackles global challenges. Leading faculty worldwide bring expertise into the classroom, ensuring students learn from the best in their fields. This combination of elite resources and educators produces graduates eagerly recruited by top employers globally.
Since its establishment in 1996, MCBS has been dedicated to upholding the highest standards in education, emphasizing exceptional teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and enriching learning experiences for its students. This longstanding commitment underscores MCBS’s unwavering pursuit of academic excellence and continuous efforts to cultivate an exceptional educational environment.
MCBS is honored by this global recognition and continues to work towards further accomplishments, solidifying its leadership in Oman’s higher education landscape.
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Ms. Arwa Al Hinai –acting Director of Communications, Deputy Head of General Education
Modern College of Business and Science
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For more information, visit www.mcbs.edu.om
