Bayan College is the first college in Oman to offer degrees in Media Studies. Bayan College's programs include diplomas and Bachelor's degrees in Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, and English Literature. The industry-oriented courses are designed to equip students for professional work environments.
Offering over 40-degree programs, Purdue University Northwest is one of the world-respected Purdue University system's regional campuses in the State of Indiana, USA. It is dedicated to serving the professional, educational, and cultural needs of Northwest Indiana and beyond.
Bayan College operates under the Ministry of Higher Education's supervision and is affiliated with Purdue University - Northwest USA. Our vision is to be a vital part of the higher education infrastructure in Oman and to make a significant contribution to the development of human resources in the Sultanate and the region. We aim to create students who are renowned for their ability to think, achieve, and excel.
To be a crucial part of Oman's higher education infrastructure and contribute to the development of human resources in the Sultanate and the region. We aim to create students who are renowned for their ability to think, achieve, and excel.
In today's increasingly interdependent global environment, such scholarly inter-institutional partnerships will undoubtedly benefit students and result in an appreciation for other peoples and cultures through personal exposure, learning, and interaction with diverse constituencies. These inter-institutional collaborative initiatives will promote cross-cultural friendship, develop mutual understanding, and contribute to stronger ties between our respective nations.
Ours recently approved 2+2 agreement between Bayan and Purdue Northwest offers a unique opportunity to a few outstanding students to complete their first two years of course work (freshman and sophomore) at Bayan and the second two years (junior and senior) at Purdue Northwest. Furthermore, our respective communication and English faculty members have the opportunity to explore collaborative teaching, online course offerings, and other mutually-beneficial academic initiatives.
Bayan College's well-equipped studio has everything student journalists and broadcasters need to create audio and visual productions that showcase their learning, abilities, and job-readiness. Equipment includes cameras for field and studio shoots, digital SLR cameras for still photography, blue/green screens, a range of professional-quality mixers, and a full editing suite.
The television studio at Bayan helps to loan professional, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to faculty and students to fulfill class assignments. Professional technical staff and the administrative staff are available to provide technical support when needed to complete their projects in the studio.
The English language lab is equipped with useful, attractive, and up-to-date software to help students with self-paced learning in speaking, reading, listening, vocabulary building, and pronunciation. Media labs offer media students the software needed to create a range of publications for the World Wide Web and print. Students work in a studio environment as they assess and organize their photos, artwork, and layouts.
Student Affairs Department is concerned with all matters about students' welfare. The Department contributes towards the refinement of each student's personality through a package of extra-curricular activities catering to a variety of tastes and interests. College life is not limited to lectures and classes but extends to hobbies and talent development that highlight a student's personality. The Department also plays an essential role in guiding students and preparing them for their entry into the labor market. It directs all its efforts towards producing a generation of young skilled talents with entrepreneurial abilities to cope with modern times' challenges.
An academic advisor from the student's Department is appointed to each student. The academic advisor participates in selecting courses, follows up on the student's progress, and guides him to excel in his studies. Course registration form or Add/Drop form for the students at risk will not be processed by the Admission and Registratvariousnt unless signed by the academic advisor and the Head of Department.
Bayan College's library holdings include a wide array of literature, non-fiction writing, periodicals, course-specific textbooks, and more in Arabic and English. A specific section for books on media – journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and graphic design. Students and faculty of various departments are encouraged to borrow books and use other facilities at the library regularly. Library content and facilities are updated regularly.
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