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.

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) program in Accounting and Finance caters to a specialized market within the greater realm of Accounting and Finance in Oman. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Management is the first program of its kind in Oman. In the pursuit of the strategic national development objectives, the program aims to align the research output with Oman Vision 2040. The goal of the program is to develop high-performing researchers who can work both independently and collaboratively leading teams in conducting research with significant social impact and policy implications. The first cohort of doctoral students was accepted in Fall 2...

The program requires satisfactory completion of 24 credit hours of course work, in addition to research leading to a thesis (6 credit hours).

The student should complete the course work requirements specified in the degree plan with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. For the thesis, the candidate is required to conduct the necessary literature review, undertake the research, analyse the results, write the report and communicate the results at an oral defence. This work need not necessarily be original research, but should be a new application of ideas. The student should register for the thesis in the third semester after having comple...

The student should complete the course work requirements specified in the degree plan with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. For the thesis, the candidate is required to conduct the necessary literature review, undertake the research, analyse the results, write the report and communicate the results at an oral defence. This work need not necessarily be original research, but should be a new application of ideas. The student should identify the research problem in consultation with the supervisor...

The student should complete the course work requirements specified in the degree plan with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to prepare next generation academics, researchers, business leaders, and policy makers who will be empowered with the latest knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to support the advancement of business knowledge, practice and research endeavours in Oman, in the region, and worldwide. The program will admit students with Master Degrees in Information Systems or related areas. The admission screening procedures will include English proficiency tests, a depar...