Wednesday 30 / October / 2024
Muscat: The Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) was honored with the prestigious QS '5 Stars' rating. This recognition places MCBS among the world's elite institutes of higher education, enhancing its reputation as a leader in the region's educational sector.
The award is the result of a rigorous and meticulous process of independent data collection and analysis by the QS Stars methodology. This thorough evaluation, which assesses universities globally across various categories, provides a reliable and comprehensive understanding of university strengths and areas for improvement, instilling confidence in the quality of education at MCBS and aiding prospective students in making informed decisions.
MCBS has excelled by achieving an overall rating of '5 Stars' as a result of evaluating its performance in Academic areas related to the following categories: Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Employability, Internationalization, Business Management Studies, Social Impact, and Inclusiveness. The QS states that “a university with a '5 Stars' Rating is considered world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys a high reputation, and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty.”
Dr. Muneer Al Maskari, Executive Chairman of MCBS, commented: "This is an outstanding praise for MCBS. Receiving the '5 Stars' is a great honor, as it places MCBS among the top 150 of the world's excelling institutes of higher education. This recognition of the academic and professional standards comes as a result of the commitment of both the management team and the faculty."
Dr Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director, QS, said, "We congratulate the MCBS on achieving the remarkable QS '5 Stars' rating. This accomplishment reflects MCBS's unparalleled commitment to providing high-quality education and promoting a favorable learning environment. MCBS's success sets a level for academic institutions and showcases its role in higher education."
Since its establishment in 1996, MCBS has been dedicated to upholding the highest standards in education, emphasizing providing exceptional teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and enriching learning experiences for its students. This longstanding commitment underscores MCBS's unwavering pursuit of academic excellence and its continuous efforts to cultivate an exceptional educational environment.
QS 5 Stars is awarded to HEI, which has a reputation as an international powerhouse of innovation and state-of-the-art facilities. These universities foster environments where complex research tackles global challenges. Leading faculty worldwide bring expertise into the classroom, ensuring students learn from the best in their fields. This combination of elite resources and educators produces graduates eagerly recruited by top employers globally.
