Al-Buraimi College
The al-Buraimi College (University College) ( Arabic آلية البريمي, DMG ālīyat al-Buraimi ) is a state-recognized private university in al-Buraimi , Oman . It was founded in 2003 and is under the supervision of the Omani Ministry of Science ( English Ministry of Higher Education ).
Academic connection
All private higher education institutions in Oman must have an academic connection to a renowned international university or college. Al-Buraimi College has an academic relationship with California State University, Northridge . The latter also awards the academic degrees .
Student numbers
962 students are currently studying at the university.
academic year | 2006/07 | 2005/06 |
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Total number of students | 962 | 714 |
of which men | 345 | 271 |
including women | 617 | 443 |
Quota for women | 64% | 62% |
courses
Three types of qualifications can be obtained at the university: a “Diploma” (2-year training period), an “Advanced Diploma” (3-year training period) and a “ Bachelor Degree” (4-year training period). The stages can be run through consecutively. Currently (2008) Bachelor programs are offered in the following courses:
- Business Administration (Engl. Business Administration) with the disciplines of accounting, personnel management, marketing and international business administration,
- Computer science with the subjects Information System and Computer Science as well
- English studies (English language and literature).
Web links
Footnotes
- ↑ See Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of National Economy : Statistical Year Book, Thirty Sixth Issue - October 2008, section 38-19.