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The delegation of the College of Business Administration from the University of Business and Technology was honored to attend the international accreditation conference AACSB. AACSB was established in 1916, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that independently reviews business schools across the globe and perceived to be one of the hardest and most prestigious accreditations. The conference concluded with sessions discussing the importance of diversity in the academic offering in terms of interdisciplinary disciplines to serve the needs of the future demands of work, the importance of universality, innovation, and artificial intelligence in shaping the future of business schools, in addition to the importance of building local and international bridges to enable social impact through business schools globally. At the end a photo was taken with the regional Head of AACSB Mr. Ihsan Zakari with the Leader of the delegation of UBT, Dean of the College of Business Administration, Associate Professor Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib and the consultant of the University Vice rectorship for Quality Dr. Qadri Al-Jabri as well as the member of the International Quality Team in the college Dr. Daliah Taibah. It is worth mentioning that the University of business and technology is the only representative of Saudi Universities at the International Conference.
The University of business and technology is proud of the participation of the delegation of the College of Business Administration in the International Conference of AACSB, in Rome, Italy, over three days from 26-27 of November 2023, headed by the Dean of the College of Business Administration, Associate Professor Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib and the membership of both the consultant of the University Vice rectorship for Quality Dr. Qadri Al-Jabri and member of the international quality team Dr. Daliah Taibah. As the college is taking steady steps towards AACSB International accreditation, the first day of the conference was full of enriching sessions on important topics for the future of business schools globally, through sustainability, community impact, artificial intelligence and many important matters that determine the present state of business schools to create a better future to serve the world.
The College of Business Administration, represented by the Accounting Department, organized a scientific trip for one of the world's largest accounting and auditing firms (KPMG). A group of accounting students from two campuses participated in this trip. The company's experts provided detailed information about the company and its differentiated activities (The audit work, advisory activities, and zakat and tax services). They furthermore explained training and employment opportunities. The company's experts responded to the students' various inquiries and provided them with information that will assist them in choosing their future field of work, and how they could advance and achieve their goals. At the end of the two-hour trip, Dr. Ahmed Qotb, Head of the Department, and Dr. Eman Attia, Assistant Professor in the Department, extended their thanks to the company’s experts, and also the appreciation of Dr. Haneen Shoaib, Dean of the College, to the KPMG company, specifically to Mr. Nasser Al-Shatiri, a partner of KPMG, who facilitated the organization for the interesting trip as well as presented the company's officials with a certificate of appreciation.
The University of Business and Technology, the College of Business Administration , through the coordination of the Industry Relations Unit Head, Dr. Alaa Lary, Had the honor to host a delegation of the leadership of Unilever Global, headed by Vice President - Head of Supply Chain for Personal Care for the Middle East Turkey. Head of Customer Operations for the Arabia Cluster - Unilever Mr.Ahmad Kadous, and under the coordination of Mr. Ahmed Al Wasiah, Director of Employment for the Gulf Region and University Relations of Saudi Arabia. The visit included a campus tour led by the Dean of Business Administration College, Dr. Hennen Shoaib and the Academic Vice Dean of Engineering, Dr. Salem Al-Jazar, a number of department heads and faculty members, visiting the university facilities and the latest developments in the building. Followed by a meeting with the President of the University of Business and Technology, Dr. Weam Tunsi, who convened his pleasure to cooperate with Unilever, and the support that the University finds in collaborating with Unilever to support the ambitious youth and the vision of the country. A lecture was then presented by the Vice President of Unilever Mr. Ahmad Qadous on business supply, one of the trends, sustainability and innovation, and it was a rich lecture filled by live examples of rapid business development and consistent with future needs, Additionally, they have shared the company's training opportunities and how to register. The workshop was Moderated by the students from the Supply Chain Club, Ms.Rahaf Al-Haddad and Mr. Abdullah Mohtasib, which was mainly revolving around the students interest and desire to be part of the future evolution of the sector. The Lecture concluded with honor from the Dean of the College to the speaker, His Excellency Vice-President Ahmad Kadous, and thanked the accompanying delegation for the substantial support they gave to students through positive interaction during and after the lecture, and wishing further cooperation to achieve the university motto.
The Retail Management Department at the College of Business Administration, in collaboration with a Digital Marketing and e-commerce Specialist at Abbott Laboratories International, Ms. Atyaf Aljehani, an esteemed alumna of the MSc in Marketing program, recently hosted a transformative workshop titled "Digital Marketing & E-Commerce in Retail Business." The workshop aimed to empower retail & marketing students by providing invaluable insights into the dynamic digital landscape and its impact on the retail industry. The workshop took place on the 14th of November 2023 at Corniche Campus, UBT, and featured Ms. Atyaf Aljehani as the esteemed guest speaker. With her extensive experience brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from her firsthand experiences and gain insights into strategies that have proven successful in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and e-commerce. Under the guidance of Dr. Hatem Garamoun, Head of the Retail Management Department, and with the assistance of Ms. Nihayatul Diyana Pakharuddin and Ms. Aya El Assy, the workshop provided a comprehensive learning experience. It was open to Retail Management students and Marketing students, serving as a platform to bridge the gap between academia and industry practices.During the workshop, attendees explored various topics, including but not limited to:1. The fundamentals of digital marketing and its role in the retail industry2. Strategies for effective e-commerce implementation and management3. Leveraging social media platforms to maximize brand awareness and customer engagement.4. Analyzing consumer behavior and utilizing data-driven insights for targeted marketing campaigns5. The future of digital marketing and e-commerce trends to watch out forParticipants had the opportunity to engage in interactive sessions, ask questions, and network with industry professionals and fellow attendees. By the end of the workshop, they gained valuable knowledge and practical skills that could be immediately applied in real-world retail business scenarios. The Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked the wonderful efforts of the department Head Dr Hatem and his team Ms Diyana and Ms Aya in organizing and executing the distinguished workshop.
As part of the Entrepreneurship Week, the Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Unit at the College of Business Administration CBA, represented by its Head Ms. Lina Kutbi, organized a lecture in collaboration with Dr. Halah Nassif's Mobile Application and Web Development class. The event hosted Mr. Mohammed Milyani, Founder and CEO of Nqoodlet and a technical writer, in a workshop titled “How to build apps.” Students from the College of Business as well as the College of Engineering attended the lecture. The lecture focused on the various technical and revenue-generating aspects of creating successful applications and provided participants with an interactive learning experience. The Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Haneen Shoaib thanked the wonderful efforts of Ms Lina Kutbi and Dr. Halah Nassif, Dr. Rania Baashirah, Ms. Diana and Ms. Amira who has been invaluable to the success of the event.
Dr. Hatem Garmoun, the Head of the Retail Management Department, attended the COOP presentation of the first two exceptional retail graduates, Abdulrahman Sherbini and Ammar Khayat. They successfully defended their COOP report under the supervision of Dr. Kholod Aggad. Dr. Hatem and Dr. Kholod expressed immense pride in their outstanding performance, emphasizing their impactful contribution to a real project. The Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr Haneen Mohammad Shoaib thanked the excellent efforts of the head of department Dr Hatem and the students’ Supervisor Dr Kholod for giving their best for the department and its students. She also Congratulates the graduates Abdulrahman and Ammar, as well as all the retail management students, wishing them all continued success in the program.
The College of Business Administration at the University of Business and Technology, represented by the Human Resources Department, organized a workshop entitled "managing and attracting talented employees" for students of the human resources department, presented by Dr. Saleh Al-Juhani (certified trainer in the programs of developing thinking, creativity, exploring and managing talents-knowledge seminar for education and training company) on Monday, corresponding to 13th of November 2023, in the presence, arrangement and coordination of the Vice Dean Prof Ayman Zerban and the head of the human resources department, Prof. Sayed Zafar, the director of Academic Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Bahurmuz, and the Office Manager of the dean of the college, Mr. Ahmed al-Jabri.The dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, praised the efforts of Dr. Ameen Al-Harbi and the team of the human resources department for organizing and hosting the workshop at the University in North Obhur, wishing the University more successes and excellence in all fields.
It is a great pleasure to announce that the College of Business Administration, represented by the department of accounting, on Sunday, November 12, celebrated the International Accounting Day, through the efforts of the Head of department of Accounting Dr Ahmed Qotob. The celebration was attended by his Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Baisa, consultant of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and 10 guests participated from international and local accounting offices, companies, and banks; Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Fatani and Mr. Hossam Hussein, partners in PwC, Mr. Nasser Al-Shatiri, a partner in KPMG, Mr. Tariq Al-Fatani, a partner in Deloitte, Dr. Ihsan Al-Bahkali, owner and director of the “Ihsan Management and Financial Consulting”, Mr. Muhammad Al-Talawi, Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, and Mr. Muhammad Ali from the Crowe International Group, Mr. Bashar Maidhar, Director at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Mr. Ziyad Ahmed Omar, Director at the Financial Department of the Islamic Development Bank. About 70 male and female students from the accounting major participated, and faculty members from the department also participated. Dr. Mahmoud Baeis gave a speech about the development of the accounting profession, and the guests provided valuable information about the future of accounting and professional certificates that will help them in the fields of work. At the end of the ceremony, the Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Haneen Shoaib granted certificates of appreciation to the distinguished guests, graduates, students, and faculty members. She also thanked the wonderful efforts of the head of department Dr Ahmed Qotob and Also Dr Eman Attiah. She also thanked the participants from the industry emphasizing the link between academia and the industry in realizing the University’s slogan “education for job opportunities”.
Within the framework of enhancing extra-curricular activities for university students, the College of Business Administration, represented by the Department of business analytics and Management Information Systems, headed by Dr. Hawazen Metair, and organized by Dr. Amjad Roboey, with the participation of department students who prepared a full day of events at the University campus in the Corniche. The day included a series of speakers from prestigious organizations to provide enriching scientific lectures for students, including the roadmap for post-graduate students, cloud services and their usefulness for organizations, cybersecurity threats and ways to deal with them. The lectures were presented successively by Engineer Mohammed Al-Haddad, cybersecurity expert and Technical Project Manager, Engineer Salah al-Khawlani, CEO of Salah Company, and engineer Fares al-Zahrani, cybersecurity expert. These lectures aim to support students of business analytics and Management Information Systems and university students in general in determining their career goals and preparing them in the necessary skills in the field and linking their courses to the labor market. The students of the department prepared and organized additional activities in the hall of the University, which began by introducing the specialization to the university students and introducing the relevant professional certificates by preparing brochures and discussion sessions that were welcomed by many students. They also presented social academic competitions to students in the Hall of the University, which contributed to the transfer of knowledge regarding the specialization of business Analytics and Management Information Systems in an educational and entertaining way. The day also included video game competitions for students to add an atmosphere of fun during the day. The Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Haneen Mohammad Shoaib, thanked the wonderful efforts of the department in organizing the event, headed by Dr. Hawazen, and the implementation and organization of Dr. Amjad, accompanied by the distinguished efforts of students from the department, including Mazin Mulaibari, Rayan Zahar, Shroug Alghamdi, Ismail Saifalddin, Mohammed Alshareef, Ammar Alesaie, Nezar Al Zahran, and Faisal Almotairi, and thanks are extended to Ms. Lena Kutbi, head of the entrepreneurship and innovation unit, as well as the Department of general services and the Department of Information Technology at the University for their active contribution to the success of this event in a professional manner.