Vision, Mission, and Core Values
As mindful of the core business of any higher educational institution, MCBS has developed its mission, vision, and core values to play a profound role in achieving the goals of the Sultanate of Oman.
Strategic pillars
The development process took into account four key perspectives, namely, customers (students, employers, and community), people (faculty, staff, and leadership), finance (sustainability and resource optimization), and operations (processes, technology, and infrastructure) that form the basis for aligning strategic objectives across all areas. Consequently, this balanced approach supported the development of the following key strategic pillars:
Strategic Pillar 1 (SP1)
Student Academic Excellence
Academic programs & graduates
Ensure academic programs and graduates meet the evolving needs of industry, community, and national development goals.
Academic Standards & International Recognition
Achieve and maintain international academic standards and recognition through continuous quality improvement and accreditations.
Learning resources and student support services
Strengthen student support services and learning resources to enhance academic success and student well-being.
Innovation in Teaching, Relevance and Quality
Promote innovation, technology integration, and relevance in teaching and learning for quality education outcomes.
Extracurriculum Involvement
Foster student engagement in extracurricular and alumni-driven activities that build leadership and professional networks.
Strategic Pillar 2 (SP2)
Institution (Governance, Systems, Growth)
Leadership and Governance
Strengthen institutional leadership and governance to position MCBS for university status and strategic competitiveness.
Management systems
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of management systems to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Institutional Processes and Operational Efficiency
Streamline institutional processes to improve operational efficiency, responsiveness, and service quality.
Institutional growth and Sustainability: Uni status; accreditation; ranking and International Recognition
Advance institutional growth, brand identity, and international recognition through sustained quality and accreditation.
Stakeholder Engagement and Market Reach
MCBS Core Values
Expand stakeholder engagement and promote MCBS core values through strategic communication and partnerships.
Strategic Pillar 3 (SP3)
Faculty and Support Staff
Human Resources Planning/
Develop a strategic and sustainable human resources plan aligned with national priorities and institutional growth.
Performance and Accountability Culture
Cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in faculty and staff performance.
Human Resources Management
Strengthen human resources management through competitive benefits and strategic engagement initiatives.
-Enhance faculty and staff engagement and retention through proactive human resource strategies.
Recruitment
Recruit and maintain a high-quality, diverse faculty that supports global citizenship and academic excellence.
Human Resources Development
Promote faculty and staff professional development and enable structured career progression pathways.
Organizational Development
Foster a positive, inclusive organizational culture that supports faculty and staff productivity and well-being.
Strategic Pillar 4 (SP4)
Research, Development and Consultancy
Research Performance, Quality, and Impact
Enhance the quality and impact of research and consultancy services.
Knowledge sharing and dissemination among stakeholders
Promote knowledge dissemination and engagement among stakeholders.
IP & Research Ethics
Ensure compliance with research ethics and intellectual property standards
Partnership in Research & Consultancy
Leverage institutional partnerships to advance joint research and consultancy initiatives.
Research Infrastructure, Capacity and Culture
Strengthen research infrastructure and cultivate a culture of research through mentorship and capacity building.
Research Funding Increase external funding and support commercialization of research outputs.
Strategic Pillar 5 (SP5)
Outreach and Engagement
Industrial Partners and Employers
Strengthen strategic partnerships with industrial employers to enhance program relevance and graduate employability.
Industry-related knowledge
Align academic programs with current industry trends through active collaboration with employers and professional bodies.
Industrial and community relationships
Foster meaningful engagement with the community and industry through consultancy, outreach, and co-curricular initiatives.
Alumni
Promote sustained engagement with alumni through advisory roles and community outreach collaborations.
Academic Institutions and Professional Societies
Expand collaboration with academic and professional organizations to offer market-responsive certification and development programs.
MCBS Strategic Pillar Alignment to Oman Vision 2040 priorities
The table below illustrates MCBS key MCBS Objectives, which are under MCBS strategic pillars, with the Oman vision 2040 priorities and strategic directions. This is essential to address the national agenda on impacting focus areas such as education, scientific research, national capabilities, economic diversification, sustainability, labor market, international cooperation.
Modern College of Business and Science
Oman Vision 2040
Strategic Pillar |
Key Objectives |
Strategic Direction |
Priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Academic Excellence | Develop and implement industry-relevant, bilingual, and vocational programs | Inclusive Education & Lifelong Learning | Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities |
Research, Development & Consultancy | Support the Adoption of Emerging Technologies in Research & Expand Regional and International Positioning for Research and Consultancy | Knowledge & Innovation-Based Economy & Scientific Research that Leads to a Knowledge-based Society | Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability & Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities |
Faculty & Support Staff | Develop a Comprehensive Faculty and Staff Training Program | Dynamic Labor Market that Attracts Talents | Labor Market and Employment |
Institutional Growth & Global Recognition | Strengthening MCBS’s Regional and International Market Share | Sustainable Economy that Is Based on Technology, Knowledge and Innovation | Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability |
Industry Outreach & Engagement | Engage Public & Private Sectors to Foster Strategic Partnerships | An Empowered Private Sector Driving a National Economy that is Competitive | The Private Sector, Investment, and International Cooperation |
Institutional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
To measure the success of the MCBS Strategic Plan, a set of institutional KPIs, as depicted in the figure below, have been defined across key strategic pillars. These KPIs are designed to ensure accountability, tracking progress, and alignment with institutional goals.
