Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
The Campus of Mazoon College is located in Muscat Governorate – Airport Heights; it is a strategic location as the College is opposite Muscat International Airport.
Yes, the college is a co-educational institution.
Associate degree Programs Offered at Mazoon College
- Economics and Business Studies Department
Associate Degree in:
- Business Administration
- Accounting
2. English Language Department:
- Associate Degree in English language
3. Computing and Informatics Department
It offers Associate Degree in three majors:
- Computer Science
- Information Science & Technology
- Management Information Systems.
Mazoon College is affiliated with Missouri University of Science & Technology, USA, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in USA, well known for its science, technology and mining programs. It presents various majors in different fields, and is an internationally accredited university.
It presents high quality education to cope with the latest developments in various educational fields and has students from different parts of the world. Mazoon College students can join Missouri University for either an exchange program or advanced studies.
Mazoon College has also signed a scientific affiliation with Purdue University Northwest in the United States of America.
Mazoon College is a private academic institution that has operated under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education since 1999. It was established to provide Omani society with higher education in different fields.
The College gives high school graduates and employees in the Omani and international public and private sectors the chance to gain the educational skills and knowledge of high technology to cope with the ever-changing modern development. The College, from its first establishment, has made firm steps towards the qualitative development of its performance to provide prestigious services. It is also aware of the need to conduct full review and continuous evaluation of its progression. It always seeks to provide itself with high quality academic and administrative staff and the addition of new majors required by the community and to develop its already existing capabilities.
From the time of its establishment, Mazoon College has made firm steps to continually develop and improve its services, and in monitoring its progress, so that we may be able to provide you the best educational system with the most qualified and dedicated academic and administrative staff at your disposal. Moreover, we hope to serve your interests more as per market demand by offering new fields of study and opportunities for professional advancement. We shall with utmost care continue to work towards excellence and bridging the gap between “who you are” and “who you can be” as future workforce in the Omani society.
The Campus of the College is in an excellent location at Airport Heights in Seeb, opposite to the Muscat International Airport includes the following different services:
- Facilities & Services
- Student Affairs Department services
- Post Studies Students Section services
- International Students Section services
- Student’s Advisory Council services
- Students Counseling Unit services
- The Female Hostel
- The Library
- Research Centre
- Academic Advising Centre services
- Career Advisory and Alumni Section services
- The Clinic
- Transportation services
- Distinctive Learning Environment
- Discounted Tuition Fees
- Distinctive Programs that meet Business Requirements
- Scholarships and Students Visits for Distinguished Students
- Local and International Accredited Programs from Two American Universities
- ASIC International Accreditation (Premier Class)
Various Recreational Facilities
Facilities & Services
Learners in Mazoon College are provided with the following high-quality services:
- Computer labs equipped with up-to-date equipments and applications
- A library provided with books, references, reading areas …etc and other supporting online materials for students
- Accessible internet services and information resources that help students in their studies
- A multimedia lab for English learning skills
- Prayer rooms and a cafeteria
- A well-furnished hostel for female students located on campus with transportation facilities
- A canteen providing good, fresh and healthy food to students
- A clinic for emergency cases working for 24 hours
- Entertainment halls for students
Social and cultural clubs and associations
Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The medium of education at Mazoon College is English language
Yes, all the programs are approved, since Mazoon College is a private academic institution that has operated under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education.
Admission and Registration Requirements:
- Obtain the degree of success in Public Education Diploma or its equivalent from any country within the conditions and the approval of the Ministry of Education.
- Fill the application form and attach the required documents such as:
- The original copy of the Public Education Diploma or its equivalent and the original mark transcript.
- Good moral conduct certificate.
- Copies of the candidate’s and his/her guardian’s passport or ID cards.
- 4 up-to-date colored-photos of the candidate.
For more information please visit the College website <www.mazcol.edu.om> and go to the Admission and Registration link.
Candidates must take a placement test in English, Mathematics and Information Technology, excluding those who have a valid TOEFL certificate with an average of NOT less than 500 points (or IELTS = 5) will set for mathematics and information technology.
Level | Course Code | Course Name |
LEVEL 1 | GFP 101 | Elementary Intensive English |
| GFP 201 | Pre-intermediate Intensive English |
LEVEL 2 | GFP 202 | Basic Mathematics ? |
| GFP 203 | Foundation Computing ? |
| GFP 301
| Intermediate Intensive English |
LEVEL 3 | GFP 302
| Basic Mathematics ? |
| GFP 304
| Foundation Computing ? |
English is the language of instruction at the College, new students who fail to achieve the required percentage on the placement test or who have NOT obtained a certificate of TOEFL (a total of 500 points) or its equivalent are required to enroll in the General Foundation Program. The GFP is an intensive program in English that aims to help students who are admitted in the College to develop their skills in the English language.
Prior to their academic study, weaker students need an intensive program in English which ranges from one to three semesters through which students can enhance and improve their proficiency in English.
However, a student can be exempted from this program if he achieves the required percentage on the placement exam. It should be noted that the GFP period will NOT be counted in the student’s academic study plan.
The college offers help for students in order to get IELTS.
It depends on the result of English placement test. If a student starts from level One, he will need three semesters (one year) to complete foundation. Otherwise, he can finish Foundation in less than one year.
Admission and Registration Department will contact the candidate within two to three working days to inform him/her about the results.
Yes, the students can register for admission online and there is online registration form available for students and able to upload the necessary documents. Or the candidate can contact to the Admission and Registration for guidance. (Email: ard@mazcol.edu.om or hodreg@mazcol.edu.om).
The confirmation will be sent via email, and also call or SMS will be sent to the candidates.
American Education system is flexible system where allow the student to elect the number of courses per semester with time that suitable for student.
Mazoon College follows the following grading system:
Letter Grade | Marks | Points |
A | 90.00 – 100.00 | 4.00 |
A- | 85.00 – 89.99 | 3.70 |
B+ | 80.00 – 84.99 | 3.30 |
B | 75.00 – 79.99 | 3.00 |
B- | 70.00 – 74.99 | 2.70 |
C+ | 63.00 – 68.99 | 2.30 |
C | 58.00 – 62.99 | 2.00 |
C- | 54.00 – 57.99 | 1.80 |
D | 50.00 – 53.99 | 1.50 |
F | Below 50.00 | 0.00 |
And the following Grading Schema:
Cumulative GPA | Performance Grading Schema |
3.50 – 4.00 | Excellent |
2.75 – 3.49 | Very Good |
2.20 – 2.74 | Good |
2.00 – 2.19 | Satisfactory |
1.99 or less | In Probation |
When his CGPA is 1.99 or less
College plan has designed Associate Degree programs to be completed in two years, while student can finish within or less than two years when he/she registered in summer semester.
College plan designed for Bachelor programs to be completed in four years, while student can finish within or less than four years when he registered in summer semester.
Transfer from Mazoon College to Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST) is program called 2+2. Mazoon College students may study 2 years At Mazoon and 2 yeas studies at MST to get a degree. A student who wishes to transfer to MST should have got a minimum CGPA 3.5 out of 4.00. And others roles which are mentioned in the College Bylaws.
Withdrawal from the College
- A student who wishes to withdraw permanently from the College should present an application form stating the reasons of his withdrawal.
- The student has to clear all his financial dues before starting the withdrawal procedure and complete the exit survey form (provided by the Admission and Registration Department)
- The student’s application will be processed by the concerned departments and finally endorsed by the College Dean
A student studying in another college or university may be admitted to study at Mazoon College in accordance with the following rules and regulations:
- The transferred student’s college or university must be recognized by the Sultanate of Oman.
- The student should have a high school certificate or its equivalent. He will also be subject to the applicable rules and regulations of MC on the year of transfer.
- The transferred student must NOT be dismissed from the previous college or university for disciplinary reasons whatsoever. The College reserves the right to investigate the reasons and if he is found dismissed for disciplinary reasons, his registration in the College will be cancelled and he shall be liable for the consequences.
- The transferred student’s specialization is available in the College.
A transfer application form should be presented to the Admission and Registration Department to be dealt with in accordance with the admission and registration system in effect at that time in MC. The application will be forwarded to the respective department to take the necessary procedures.
Yes. Student can transfer and get equivalency for all his courses.
General Fees
Type التفاصيل |
Fees الرسوم |
Remarks ملاحظات |
Registration Fees رسوم التسجيل |
100 |
Non refundable غير مستردة |
Caution Deposit إيداع الضمان |
100 |
Refundable مستردة |
Equivalency Fees رسوم المعادلة |
25 |
Non refundable غير مستردة |
General Foundation Program Fees
Level |
Subject المادة | Course Fees الرسوم الدراسية | Book Fees رسوم الكتب | Total Per Semester المجموع |
Level 1
المستوى 1
|
Elementary Intensive English
اللغة الإنجليزية مبتدئ |
704 |
70 |
774 |
Level 2
المستوى 2
|
Pre-intermediate Intensive English
اللغة الإنجليزية قبل المتوسط |
704 |
70 |
774 |
Basic Mathematics 1
الرياضيات الأساسية 1 | ||||
Foundation Computing 1
أساسيات الحاسب الآلي 1 | ||||
Level 3
المستوى 3
|
Intermediate Intensive English
اللغة الإنجليزية المتوسط |
704 |
70 |
774 |
Basic Mathematics 2
الرياضيات الأساسية 2 | ||||
Foundation Computing 2
أساسيات الحاسب الآلي 2 | ||||
Total المجموع |
2112 |
210 |
2322 |
Academic Programs Fees
No | Major and Minor التخصص الرئيسي والفرعي | Degree المؤهل | Total Credit Hours عدد الساعات | Tuition Fees الرسوم الدراسية | |
1
|
Accounting المحاسبة
| Associate Degree الدبلوم العالي | 63 | 4448 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 4141 | |||
| 120 | 8589 | |||
2
| Business Administration إدارة الأعمال Marketing التسويق Finance المالية | Associate Degree الدبلوم عالي | 63 | 4296 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 4031 | |||
| 120 | 8327 | |||
3
|
Computer Science علوم الحاسب الآلي | Associate Degree الدبلوم العالي | 63 | 4529 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 4293 | |||
| 120 | 8822 | |||
4
|
English Language اللغة الإنجليزية | Associate Degree الدبلوم العالي | 63 | 4018 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 3557 | |||
| 120 | 7575 | |||
5
| Information Science and Technology علم تقنية المعلومات | Associate Degree الدبلوم العالي | 63 | 4390 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 4099 | |||
| 120 | 8489 | |||
6
|
Management Information Systems إدارة نظم المعلومات | Associate Degree الدبلوم العالي | 63 | 4546 | |
Bachelor البكالوريوس | 57 | 4173 | |||
| 120 | 8719 | |||
7
| Economics الإقتصاد Energy Economics إقتصاديات الطاقة International Economics الإقتصاد الدولي |
Bachelor البكالوريوس |
120 |
8421 | |
8 | Psychology علم النفس | Bachelor البكالوريوس | 124 | 8680 | |
9 | Criminal Justice العدالة الجنائية | Bachelor البكالوريوس | 120 | 9801 | |
10
| Organizational Leadership and Supervision القيادة التنظيمية والإشرافية |
Bachelor البكالوريوس |
120 |
9801 | |
11
| Entrepreneurship ريادة الأعمال | Bachelor البكالوريوس | 120 | 9801 |
* Fees in Omani Rial/ OMR
Yes, the college offers partial and full scholarships. And all rules are available in college by laws.
es we have four Master programs.
- M.Tech COMPUTER SCIENCE
- MBA
- English Literature
- Industrial Psychology
It will be shown in the Academic Calendar which is available in the College website.
Only academic departments closed for annual holidays during the month of August, while all administrative departments are working for the whole year.
Yes. Candidate must pay 100 OR for Registration Fees.
Yes we are having students from different 34 countries.
Mail Address:
Sultanate of Oman- Airport Heights, Seeb
PO Box: 101 PC: 133
Website: www.mazcol.edu.om
Marketing Email: marketing@mazcol.edu.om
Admission and Registration Department email: ard@mazcol.edu.om
Social Media sites:
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WhatsApp: +968 92515843
Reception: +968 24513333 Toll free: 80081999