Program is in line with the vision, mission and objectives of SQU and the CEPS, which call for gaining an international recognition in education, research and innovation by continually improving the learning and research environment, engaging in innovative and multi-disciplinary research, and contributing to national development and international cooperation. IRSS-Ph.D. Program will create a high-quality graduate program. It produces internationally recognized innovative research that addresses local, regional, and global challenges. It also meets the needs and aspirations of Omani society. The graduates from this Program will significantly contribute to the research goals of the SQU and the Sultanate of Oman in Vision 2040. On the other hand, the program fulfils the needs for PhDs. in the fields of International Relations and Security Studies by higher educational institutions in the Sultanate of Oman and in the region and provides the necessary research skills and expertise to the public and private sectors of the Sultanate. IRSS-Ph.D. Program is unique in the Sultanate of Oman. It is modelled after American/European doctoral programs that are primarily thesis-based with limited or no coursework. IRSS-PhD Program has 2 specializations: International Relations and Security Studies. According to the thesis topic of the students, one of the specializations will be granted.
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