Cambridge Business Courses in Oman

The dynamism in emerging markets was the main reason for this optimism, with a majority of the 1,006 executives from around the world planning to invest more in developing countries than in developed economies. However, the greatest concern among the executives was the shortage of talent and the lack of quality professional business training in emerging markets, despite the large numbers of students graduating each year. They say that a relatively low proportion have the skills required by global firms, and that competition for those that do is intense.

"High quality management training is becoming ever more important to all types of businesses no matter whether you're a multinational or a start-up ," says Abeer Abdullah, Head of Professional Qualification at Knowledge Horizons, the newly-launched Azaiba-based management training institute. She points out that Oman's business environment is constantly evolving and businesses need to respond quickly and efficiently. "By offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional courses from Cambridge and The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM) we're making an important contribution to the competitiveness of Oman's business community. We're also offering those looking to climb the career ladder an excellent learning opportunity," says Abeer. Indeed, there is a strong argument that in the future everyone will need to have had a business education. However, business training isn't just about 'how to make money quickly' it won't tell you how to run a factory, a bank or a hotel. "We're not suggesting that our programmes will give you ten easy steps to start your own business - but what we will give you are the skills and background information needed to be successful, whether you are new to business or a twenty-year veteran."

According to Hussain Mohammed Ali, General Manager, Knowledge Horizons: The emphasis for all Knowledge Horizons programmes is to help students develop the ability to make relevant critical analyses and evaluations, which is achieved through investigation of current business issues and management techniques. For example, this could mean doing a case study on a manufacturing company, a hotel, IT firm or a hospital. You might have to work out how to increase demand for mobile telephone services; forecast the future of a new medicine; discover how to make teachers happier with their jobs; or look for a way to get doctors and hospital managers talking the same language. Through our Cambridge and ISMM partnerships we're looking to give our students the skills required to succeed in today's competitive business environment.

As Abeer suggests, rising demand in developing economies is what is exciting businesses across the world. In fact, many exceutives see emerging markets as a route to cutting costs and a source of creative ideas and innovation. "Being part of a developing economy, we want to help people get the right business training and equip them with know-how that can help them make a difference - this is the philosophy that's driving Knowledge Horizons forward."