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College of Business - Majors Day Participation (6-7 March 2024)
22 Feb 2024

College of Business - Majors Day Participation (6-7 March 2024)

"Major’s Day" was organized on both Zayed University campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where faculty and staff assisted hundreds of students in choosing their majors and, consequently, charting their future careers. The College of Business actively participated in the event on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at the Dubai Campus, Abu Dhabi Male and Mixed Campus, and on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at the Abu Dhabi Female Campus.

TRIBE- The CMO Summit Agenda 22nd February 2024
22 Feb 2024

TRIBE- The CMO Summit Agenda 22nd February 2024

Professor Ian Michael, from the College of Business (CoB) Dubai campus, assumed the role of moderator during a panel discussion titled 'Revolutionizing Engagement: Next-Gen Customer Experience & Interaction in the Digital Landscape' at the prestigious marketing summit 'Tribe,' hosted by Khaleej Times in Dubai.

Published Book on Social Science by Natasa Slak
20 Apr 2023

Published Book on Social Science by Natasa Slak

Dr. Natasa Slak, an Associate Professor at COB, edited and published a book on social science of Socotra island. The book focuses on people indigenous to Socotra, Socotri cultures, heritage and also offers contributions from business, tourism, linguistic, communication, and anthropology. While a lot has been published in natural science about Socotra’s endemic species, biodiversity, and nature in general, social scientific research of the island is very limited. The book has been published by Springer Nature, who presents the book as »Uniquely the only book that will approach social science of Socotra Island. Discovers Socotra as an unknown island located in Yemen, probably one of the very few untouched places in the world (source: Springer Nature https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-4358-6 . Besides publishing the book, Dr. Slak travelled to Socotra with few other authors to present the book to Socotra community. The event was held at Socotra Archipelago University and resulted in an immense interest.

Student Participation at the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa
26 Jul 2022

Student Participation at the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa

Our HRM major undergraduate student Ghalia Aljeneibi [SID 201517229], with assistance from Dr Reynold James, presented a paper at the 2022 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Hybrid format) Conference held at Cape Town, S. Africa, on the 22nd July 2022. The paper that Ghalia presented (online) was titled: ‘An exploration of the role of job seekers’ attitudes as an impediment to workforce nationalization in a GCC nation’.

2022 FMA Global Conference in the Middle East
19 Apr 2022

2022 FMA Global Conference in the Middle East

Zayed University is pleased to announce hosting the inaugural Financial Management Association (FMA) Global Finance Conference in Middle East during November 14-16, 2022, in Zayed University’s Convention Center- Dubai Campus.

CoB Students at the Student Exchange Program launched by the Ministry of Economy
07 Feb 2022

CoB Students at the Student Exchange Program launched by the Ministry of Economy

"The youth are our country's most cherished asset" - this quote by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reflects the UAE wise leadership’s belief in the potential of youth. Inspired by this wise vision, today I had the pleasure of meeting a group of ambitious Emirati youth as part of the Student Exchange Program launched by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with a number of leading national universities. Through this program, we will work to develop the potentials of youngsters who are capable of understanding the variables of the economy and foreseeing its future. The program is a new opportunity to invest in Emirati youth and enable them to contribute to the economic growth and support the country's future vision for the next 50 years. Youth will remain the most important and the safest bet to invest in, in order to develop the present and build the future.

Publication on Sustainability in Harvard Business Review (HBR online)
14 Jan 2022

Publication on Sustainability in Harvard Business Review (HBR online)

Climate change, sustainability, and ESG considerations are increasingly taking center stage in corporate boardrooms across the world. When measuring and communicating corporate sustainability performance through sustainability reports or ratings, executives face a rapidly evolving and complex set of choices. As a result, companies are at risk of falling behind or choosing inappropriate reports and ratings that don’t drive sustainability performance and open the door to accusations of greenwashing. This article introduces the sustainability reporting matrix, a tool that helps executives and sustainability managers to focus on the sustainability reporting standards and ratings that are most closely aligned with their strategic requirements and the information needs of their stakeholders.

International 2021 Jiu Jitsu Champion in the COB
26 Sep 2021

International 2021 Jiu Jitsu Champion in the COB

Mariam Al Ameri, a Finance mMajor, struck gold as the UAE topped the table with nine medals on the opening day of the 5th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championships in Abu Dhabi on Sept 13, 2021.

03 Apr 2021

Zayed University has the largest Bloomberg Finance Lab in the Middle East

Zayed University joins more than 800 universities worldwide with Bloomberg Terminals finance labs. With 64 Bloomberg Terminals across two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed University has more Terminals available to students and professors than any other university.

Best paper award won by Dr. Alexandra Henderson from FAHR
07 Jan 2021

Best paper award won by Dr. Alexandra Henderson from FAHR

Dr. Alexandra Henderson's paper "presentation and productivity" has won the best research award in Human Resources field from Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR).

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College of Business

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Welcome to the College of Business, where excellence meets opportunity. 

At the College of Business, we pride ourselves on being internationally recognized for our commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards. Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHSR), we ensure that our curriculum, faculty, and students meet and exceed the most stringent quality benchmarks.

Our array of undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor in Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, provide our students with a solid foundation to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. Additionally, our postgraduate offering, the Master of Science in Finance, is designed to equip our graduates with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their chosen fields.

Here at the College of Business, we boast a distinguished faculty body comprised of experts who have graduated from the world's leading universities. With extensive teaching experience in renowned institutions and active engagement in research and publications in top-tier academic journals, our faculty members bring unparalleled expertise to the classroom. Their dedication to fostering learning excellence and their status as recognized authorities in their respective fields ensure that our students receive a world-class education.

Furthermore, our commitment to preparing students for success in today's digital business landscape is exemplified through our state-of-the-art business technology resources. Among these, our Bloomberg Lab stands as a beacon of innovation, providing students with hands-on experience and access to real-time financial data and analysis tools empowering students to develop practical skills and gain invaluable insights into the complexities of the global market.

As we reflect on the achievements of the College of Business over the past two decades, we remain committed to providing cutting-edge knowledge and skills that prepare our graduates for success in a dynamic and global business environment. Whether you are embarking on your undergraduate journey or pursuing advanced studies, we are here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Welcome to the College of Business, where your aspirations meet limitless possibilities.

Sincerely,

Professor Catherine Nickerson Dean, College of Business

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