Bayan College

Bayan College was established in 2006 under the patronage of the Ministry of Higher Education. The College functioned in a rented campus in Madinah Illam for the first ten years. In September 2016, it moved to its own new, purpose-built and spacious campus in Halban with state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities and modern amenities. This institution holds the distinction of being the first college in the private sector to offer programs in Media Studies.

Vision: To be recognized as a leader in higher education in Oman and the region in the provision of excellence in teaching and learning and quality research.

Mission:To provide quality education resulting in highly qualified graduates that are leaders in their field, dedicated to serving their communities and contributing to the national sustainable development.

Core Values

• Excellence in teaching and learning: We strive for excellence in all our academic pursuits resulting in graduates that will be leaders in their professions
• Integrity: We are committed to demonstrate the highest social and ethical values and standards of professional and scholarly ethics.
• Creativity and innovation: We are committed to create dynamic and innovative solutions in all aspects of our work for a better future.
• Collaboration, empowerment and social responsibility: We believe in the power of working together, providing motivation and opportunities to achieve results and adhere to corporate social responsibility in all our actions to ourselves, our stakeholders and the community at large.
• Diversity, inclusion and cultural authenticity: We value all aspects of diversity and foster cultural, racial, gender and religious tolerance to ensure a vibrant learning community.
• Environmental responsibility: We respect our environment and are committed to continuous environmental improvements and incorporate sustainability in all processes involved in our operations.

The Board of Directors is committed to the college’s mission of quality education and ensures robust governance and provides strategic direction to the college. The board oversees key areas such as financial management, and institutional growth. It exercises the roles and responsibilities regulated by the legislation relating to BoD of companies and the governance systems issued by the competent authorities in the country. The Board, in particular, may take the following roles:

• Form the Board of Trustees (after approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation);
• Approve the College’s annual budget and provide the Board of Trustees with annual budgets and a College-wide financial plan;
• Appoint auditors of the College;
• Approve final accountings;
• Fix the scale of pay and conditions of service for members of staff, the holders of senior posts, and the Dean;
• Review the Annual Report on College progress;
• Make recommendations for future growth and improvements;
• Review the Risk Register;
• Approve decisions of the Board of Trustees which may have financial implications;
• Support the Board of Trustees and the Dean.