Program Overview
The Natural Resource Economics at Sultan Qaboos University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Natural Resource Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Oman and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 8,711 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muscat, Oman
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Natural Resource Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Research Methods
- Intermediate Econometrics
- Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making in Agriculture
- Cost-Benefit Analysis and Project Evaluation
- Food Market Organization and Structure
- International Economic Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Applicant should have a Bachelor\'s degree in Natural Resource Science, Economics or in a\xc2\xa0science or engineering\xc2\xa0related \xc2\xa0subject from Sultan Qaboos University or from any other recognized university.
- Applicant must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.75 on a four-point scale or its equivalent in another system. The Deanship of Postgraduate Studies will make the assessment for equivalency acceptance.
- Applicant with a cumulative Grade Point Average between 2.5 and 2.74 maybe considered for admission subject to work experiences and any other academic activities.
- Applicant must submit a release letter or a study leave from employer for full time study or no objection letter for part-time study, addressed to the dean of postgraduate studies at SQU. Un-employed applicant needs to submit a statement from The Public Authority of Manpower Register documenting the unemployment status of the applicant.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,711 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,711 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sultan Qaboos University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Sultan Qaboos University
Sultan Qaboos University
Sib, Oman
Sultan Qaboos University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24