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EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuing a PhD

Getting Ahead

The Foundation Program supports faculty
members as they develop their
professional studies. Take a moment to
read about two members of the FP who
are actively pursuing PhDs now!

Fatima Barham - Naef Ghanim Al Muati -

Senior Executive Secretary IT Instructor

Area of Study: Business Administration Area of Study: E-learning
To gain comprehensive training in business theories, The area of study for this research revolves around
research methods, and advanced statistical analyses. the optimization of E-learning systems.

What Motivated You: What Motivated You:

My passion for the subject, to boost my career The motivation to pursue a PhD stems from a deep-
prospects, and to enhance my skills and knowledge by seated passion for advancing knowledge in a specific
doing my doctoral and post-doctoral research in my field and contributing to the broader academic
specialization. community. I wanted to understand complex
phenomena, engage in critical thinking, and develop
advanced research skills. It’s also a chance for
personal and professional growth.

Most Rewarding Part So Far: Most Rewarding Part So Far:

Preparing a study proposal. I have finished choosing One of the most rewarding aspects of the PhD
the research topic, as well as choosing supervisors journey is the continual process of intellectual
from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman. This is discovery and the ability to contribute original insights
considered one of the most difficult stages of a PhD, to the academic community. Furthermore, the
as it takes a long time. opportunity to collaborate with mentors, fellow
researchers, and contribute to conferences and
publications adds to an overall sense of achievement.

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