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Dean of the College of Business Administration, UoB: Demands of Global Markets Require Introduction of New Academic Disciplines
Sakhir – University of Bahrain (Khadija Abdul Salam)
March 23, 2022
The Dean of the College of Business Administration, UoB, Prof. Hatem bin Mahmoud Al-Masry, stated that modern trends in education and the change in business schools in the Middle East require the introduction of sub-specialties in the programs of business schools, such as health, culture, and heritage, to graduate students able to integrate into the global market.
Dr. Al-Masry indicated that the College of Business Administration at the University of Bahrain seeks to create partnerships with the public and private sector institutions, and to provide free research consultations and training courses. The College is also working to attract international students to its graduate programs, making use of the government’s decision regarding student visa in Bahrain.
Dr. Al-Masry made this statement when he and the Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office at the College, Dr. Hessa Mubarak Al-Fadil were hosted in the “Bahrain Now” television program on Bahrain International Channel, to highlight the most important developments in the College, and its hosting of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) early this month.
The Dean of the College noted that the Conference was a resounding success, as 115 delegates from 15 countries participated in it, including 34 deans, six university presidents, several quality assurance managers, faculty members and senior university officials.
For her part, Dr. Al-Fadhel stated, “The accreditation of AACSB is based on principles aimed at improving the performance of the College, achieving its mission and strategic plan, the most important of which is the principle of creating a positive social impact and improving the performance of faculty members.”
Dr. Al-Fadhel urged students to benefit from academic training in building relationships with professionals, transforming theory into practice, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and adopting a lifelong learning approach.
