CCQ launches second cohort of business administration programme for inmates

Doha, Qatar – The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has initiated its second cohort of the Associate of Business Administration programme specifically designed for students within the Ministry of Interior's penal and correctional institutions. Twenty new students are set to commence their studies in the Spring 2025-2026 semester. This initiative is a collaborative effort between CCQ and the Penal and Correctional Institutions Department of the Ministry of Interior, supported by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.

The second cohort follows the initial run in Fall 2023, which culminated in the graduation of six students in Spring 2026. These individuals were the first from penal and correctional institutions to earn an Associate of Business Administration degree. The partnership between these entities aims to provide inmates with access to university education, facilitating their educational and career progression.

CCQ's Head of the Management Department, Dr. Menahi Al-Qahtani, highlighted the significance of this second cohort, emphasizing the program's role in combining education with rehabilitation. She noted that the first cohort's success demonstrated the tangible benefits of such an educational pathway in fostering the students' future professional and personal development.

The program's implementation follows a blended learning model, integrating traditional in-person teaching with interactive online learning, tailored to accommodate the unique correctional environment. Dr. Al-Qahtani expressed appreciation for the support from all partners, emphasizing the program's continuation as a testament to the successful collaboration and a broader opportunity to enhance access to education and academic qualifications.