|   July 13, 2025

Dean's Message


Dear Students, Faculty, and Visitors,

Welcome to the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems (CEMIS)! Established in 2004, we are proud to be the second-largest college at the University of Nizwa, offering leading-edge education in various areas of business at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

At CEMIS, we strive to create a supportive and enriching environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Through various learning experiences provided to our students, we aim to enhance students’ employability and career prospects by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s dynamic job market. Our distinguished faculty is dedicated to fostering innovation and critical thinking, empowering students to reach their full potential as the leaders of tomorrow.

We encourage you to explore the diverse programs, resources, and activities available to you. Whether you’re a student seeking academic support, a faculty member sharing your expertise, or a visitor exploring our offerings, we are here to help you succeed.

Thank you for being part of our vibrant community. We look forward to supporting your journey toward success!

Sincerely,

Dr. Salem Al Abri
Dean

Vision

To be locally and internationally recognized as a prominent and innovative college with outstanding academic programs.

Mission

To serve society by providing outstanding teaching and training of students, significant and relevant research, together with aspiring and enriching community service in the fields of Economics, Management, and Information Systems.

Core Values and Principles

The CEMIS embraces the following Core Values and Principles of the University of Nizwa:
  1. Academic Excellence
    Promote academic excellence through the establishment of an innovative and resourceful academic institution serving, preserving and advancing the nation's heritage, identity and values via the use of high quality and affordable education programs, and research with accomplished faculty and staff to produce well-educated, highly skilled and ethical graduates.
  2. Leadership through Research and Innovation
    Leadership through the development of research and innovation in order to contribute to the advancement and progress of the Sultanate of Oman in particular, and humankind in general, the production, acquisition, and enhancement of knowledge and facilities a culture of sustainability and research, the enrichment of research capacity, scientific networking and ethical awareness.
  3. Quality Management
    Develop an administrative and managerial culture of integrated quality management. Encourage the practice of self-assessment among faculty and staff in order to advance their efficacy. Achieve continuous improvement through critical thinking, effective stewardship and deployment of resources, and an outcome-based approach.
  4. Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development
    Commitment to sustain the continuous development of the University. The University will sustain growth by maintaining innovative ideas, concepts and approaches that enhance university resources. Contributions to the university's growth and advancement will be achieved through partnerships, collaborations, consultancies, voluntary services, efficient linkage with private, public and civil sectors, as well as, innovative means to support students financially. This noble goal will be fulfilled by the establishment of a resourceful, non-profit entrepreneurial academic institution
Guided by the core values and principles of UoN, CEMIS has adopted the following values:
  • Academic excellence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Research and innovation
  • Professional advancement
  • Business and community engagement
  • Integrity and accountability

Strategic Aims

The mission and core values of the College are reflected in the following strategic aims:
  1. Promote excellence in teaching and learning.
  2. Develop students to be technically fit and ethically upright capable to adapt in a dynamic work environment with a high sense of responsibility, commitment and professionalism.
  3. Promote a culture of entrepreneurship
  4. Enhance research in economics, management, accounting and information systems to contribute to the national priorities.
  5. Embrace quality assurance, integrity and accountability in all College operations.
  6. Strengthen collaboration with the industry and community.