Bayan College is the first college in Oman to offer degrees in Media Studies. It is located in central Muscat, the heart of Oman’s prominent media industry. Bayan College’s programs include Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, Advertising, English Professional Writing and English Literature.
Bayan College operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and is affiliated with Purdue University — Calumet, Indiana, USA. Bayan College’s affiliation with such a prestigious American university enables its students to earn their diplomas and Bachelor’s degrees here in Oman in accordance with the Purdue University system following American educational practices.
Vision
Bayan College vision is to be a key part of the higher education infrastructure in Oman and to make a major contribution to the development of human resources in the Sultanate and the region. We aim to create students which are renowned for their ability to “think, achieve and excel”.
Goals
- To offer curriculum that meet the needs of industrial and social developments in Oman and the region and accelerate Omanization.
- To provide educational programs that enable students to enter the world of work with the skills to both compete in a global economy and serve the community.
- To support students so that they achieve their educational goals, plan their careers and provide leadership to the community.
Mission Statement
Bayan College mission is to impart knowledge and develop skills in our students so that they can meet the challenge of their careers and their family objectives, satisfy the demands of the Omani economy and fulfill the needs of society; and to provide an unthreatening, secure and professional academic environment to enable students to maximize their potential together.