Sultan Qaboos University represented by the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies offers a range of postgraduate programs at the Diploma, Masters, and Doctoral levels through advanced coursework and research in various combinations.

Tasks of Deanship
  • Prepare and review academic laws and regulations for postgraduate Studies and oversee their implementation.
  • Set future plans for Postgraduate Studies.
  • Coordinate with colleges about plans, programs and management of Postgraduate Studies.
  • Review and evaluate postgraduate programs in cooperation with concerned bodies at the University.
  • Market postgraduate programs in coordination with the concerned bodies at the University.
  • Process admission and graduation of postgraduate students in coordination with colleges.
  • Inform applicants for postgraduate programs about their admission results.
  • Assign thesis examination committees in coordination with colleges in accordance with the governing laws and regulations.
  • Administer and follow-up the expenditure for scholarships, tuition fees and financial support for postgraduate students.
  • Prepare, organize and develop workshops to enhance the skills of postgraduate students.
  • Administer and follow-up external funds for postgraduate students at the University.
  • Save the records of postgraduate students.

 

SQU Postgraduate Attributes
  • Apply advanced comprehensive skills and knowledge in the area of their specialization and demonstrate the ability to transfer these across various fields.
  • Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Find, collect, analyze, critically assess, synthesize and manage high-level, reliable information from a variety of sources using appropriate skills and technologies.
  • Demonstrate the individual and collaborative skills necessary for designing and implementing research activities using appropriate methodologies, and the ability to analyze results and disseminate findings.
  • Exercise critical thinking in relation to ethical and cultural behavior, research, and professional issues in local and global contexts.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, responsibility and the ability to have a positive influence on others, especially in areas related to their specialization. 
  • Demonstrate positive attitudes towards independent and continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

 

 

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