Relevance of Foreign Business Law and Taxation Modules in GCC Countries: A Comprehensive Study

Foreign universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been increasingly popular among students seeking higher education opportunities. These universities typically offer courses and programs as delivered in the universities' home countries. However, the relevance of these courses and programs to the local job market has yet to be adequately explored. This study aims to evaluate the relevance of foreign tax and law modules in GCC universities and provide insights into how they could be adjusted to meet their students and local employers' needs and expectations.

The study examines the perspectives of three groups of participants: prospective students, current students, and graduates of both foreign and local universities, as well as employers in the region. A mixed-methods approach is used, which includes both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A survey is conducted to collect data from a sample of participants, and both descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to analyse the data. Additionally, focus group discussions and interviews with selected participants are conducted to provide more in-depth insights into the participants' perspectives.

The research questions focus on the perceived usefulness of foreign tax and law modules, the impact of such modules on students' academic performance and employability, and the relevance of these modules to the local job market. The study also examines the participants' views on the potential adjustments that could be made to the modules to make them more relevant to the local context.

The findings of this study could provide important insights for foreign universities operating in GCC countries on the relevance of their tax and law modules and how they could be improved to meet the needs and expectations of their students and local employers. The study could also inform policymakers in the region on the role of foreign universities in developing a skilled workforce that meets the demands of the local job market. Overall, this study could contribute to the ongoing discussions on the relevance of foreign education in the GCC region and how it could be tailored to serve the local community's needs better.