The Business Studies Department (BSD) of Shinas College of Technology (ShCT) spearheaded “C2C 2020: Campus to Corporate” on January 22, 2020 at Shinas College of Technology.

The event, which aimed at establishing a partnership that mutually benefits ShCT and the industry, focused on the services they offer and the challenges frequently encountered based on three domains namely: training, research and consultancy.

ShCT Dean Dr. Ahmed Al Mamari kicked-off the event by expressing his gratitude to everyone who participated and stressing the importance of their opinion and feedback during the activity. It was followed by BSD Head Dr. Badar Al Shabibi presenting the event’s objective.

During the session, positive inputs on the importance of a strong partnership between the academe and the industry, and  a proposal from the round table discussion regarding the need to establish an advisory board to address the issues and challenges of the domains mentioned above were presented.

The forum was attended by 34 external participants, which include academics, alumni, and higher-level management professionals from the sectors of Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Bank, Higher Education Institution, Manufacturing (Steel, Aluminum, Plastics), Oil Marketing, and Oman Chamber of Commerce along with ShCT administrators and  BSD lecturers.

The event was organized by BSD Head Dr. Badar Al Shabibi, assisted by the Heads of Sections, Ms. Khadija Al Isaie, Ms. Iman Rubaia, and Dr. Joefrelin Ines.