The Department of Educational Foundations and Administration at Sultan Qaboos University is a key department within the College of Education, serving both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Established in 1986, it initially formed a unit with the Department of Psychology. By 1997, it evolved into an independent department to cater to the growing needs of the educational sector in Oman and beyond. The department is dedicated to providing specialized educational services to professionals in the field, contributing to quality and sustainable development in educational foundations and administration at local and regional levels.
The department aims to prepare specialists who can work in various educational leadership and administration roles, contributing to the development of the educational sector in Oman and the region.
General admission requirements for postgraduate studies apply. The 'English for Educational Administration' course (LANC 1007) is offered as part of the Bachelor's program.
Scholarships are available which may cover tuition fees and provide a monthly allowance.
No specific accreditation details are provided.
For Master's scholarships, you need a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree. Specific academic and English language requirements for the Master's program should also be reviewed.
Tuition fees are exempted for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are available and may cover tuition fees.
The Master's program can be completed in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study. Each specialization includes 8 courses and a thesis.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Educational Administrators, Educational Planners, Higher Education Administrators, School Principals, and Educational Supervisors, contributing to the educational sector.
Scholarships include a Full Scholarship (covering tuition fees and a monthly allowance), a Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship, and a Monthly Allowance Scholarship. All require unconditional admission and a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 for Master's students.
Applications are managed through the Deanship of Admission and Registration, typically submitted online. You should also follow specific procedures for any scholarships you wish to apply for, often in parallel with your admission application.