Bachelor of International Business Administration (BIBA)

Welcome to the Bachelor of International Business

Administration (BIBA) programme, we offer the following degree:

1. Name of Degree

Bachelor of International Business Administration, BIBA

With Majors in:

• International Business
• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Management
• Accounting and Finance( to be introduced)

2.   Rationale

Global Business is everywhere among us. No matter if in multinational companies or in national businesses, in the public or private sector, in enterprises or in non-profit organizations, in industry or in the service sector - globalization concerns everyone. Such an environment needs people, who do not only have the basics of management, but also understand how to move in a diverse, multicultural world. In this context, the Bachelor of International Business Administration programme provides an educational response to the transformation of many businesses in this dynamic region into global enterprises, and will prepare students to succeed in the global business environment.

The irresistible forces of globalization also pose challenges especially for small open economies. How can a country like Oman, with a small population and striving to make the transition from oil dependence to a diversified economy, sustain high living standards? The answer is to look outside of Oman, which has been the case under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said that has changed the Oman's destiny, putting it firmly on a course for comprehensive development in every sphere of life. His Majesty's firm belief is also that this process can be enhanced through the power of education which is highlighted in the teachings of the Holy Quran: "the ignorant are not equal to those who know".

Therefore, the pathway towards "openness" requires of Omanis to understand the importance of International Business in order to support Oman's economic development and to further its integration into the world economy by preparing highly competent, internationally-oriented business leaders capable of working within the Omani economic environment, while adapting to the driving forces of business globalization, international competition, and international co-operation. The Bachelor in International Business Administration qualification would help aspiring international managers in Oman with the transformation of their business and their country