University of Technology and Applied Sciences Council holds meeting

Muscat: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) Council convened its third meeting for the 2024/2025 academic year on Wednesday.

Chaired by Dr. Mahad Said Ba'owain, Minister of Labour and Council Chairman, the meeting was held at the University's headquarters.

The Council reviewed progress on the University's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and approved two new master's programs: Master of Science in Energy Transition and Sustainability and a Master of Science in Food Security. Both programmes will launch in the 2025/2026 academic year.

A key decision involved adopting the "Professional Practices Record" as an official graduation document. This initiative ensures students acquire professional competencies alongside academic qualifications, enhancing graduates' employability locally and internationally. The standardized tracking system for student professional development will take effect Fall 2025.

Organisational restructuring approved included elevating the Quality Assurance Department and related divisions to academic units and renaming branch campus quality units as "Quality Assurance Centers".

The Council also ratified a comprehensive policy restructuring framework to streamline institutional governance during this transformative period.