McDonough Dean Paul Almeida Delivers State of the School Address
Paul Almeida addressed faculty and staff at the annual State of the School event earlier this month. The newest dean of the McDonough School of Business discussed his vision for the school, as well as the future of business education, and commitment to interdisciplinary solutions. Continue reading…
Howard University Hosting Mandela Washington Fellowship Students
For the fourth consecutive year, the Howard University School of Business has partnered the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, hosting 25 up-and-coming African leaders for a six-week intensive beginning this week.
Kogod Introduces New Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance
American University has launched a new graduate certificate at the Kogod School of Business: the Graduate Islamic Finance Certificate.
The new program was founded by Professor Ghiyath Nakshbendi. He held his first Islamic finance conference at Kogod in 2009 and created two classes on the topic afterward. Following feedback from Kogod’s students and faculty, Nakshbendi officially launched the program for the fall 2017 semester.
“This program offers a special opportunity to become an educational leader in the field,” Nakshbendi says. “I’m excited for what lies ahead.”
Students in the Graduate Certificate in Islamic Finance program can expect:
- Business courses, such as Financial Accounting and International Finance
- Economics courses, such as Economics of the World Regions
- Mathematics-focused courses
- Guest lecturers who offer students real-life perspective from the business world
Nakshbendi has an all-star line up of speakers for the program’s inaugural semester, including CEOs, lawyers, and high-profile Islamic finance professionals from Kuwait, Doha-Qatar, and Bahrain. “I make a point of inviting guest speakers who can help my students with job prospects,” Nakshbendi said.
It’s all about networking for Nakshbendi, and he hopes that his program will attracting Islamic finance professionals to Kogod. His “ultimate goal” is that these professionals will bring their work experience and job contacts with them. Nakshbendi told Kogod that he hopes to place his students at places like Citibank or Goldman Sachs.
Along with launching the Graduate Islamic Finance Certificate, Nakshbendi also founded the American Center for Alternative Finance (ACAF), a non-profit that promotes Islamic Finance and other alternative finance methods in the United States.
Through seminars and conferences, ACAF offers students opportunities to network and gain experience outside of the classroom. Nakshbendi says the organizations helps provide “great supplemental experience” for students.
Nakshbendi hopes the Certificate program is a conduit for success. Outcomes are his priority, and he wants to ensure students are flourishing after graduation.
Kogod’s AU Center for Innovation Moves to Larger Facility
The Kogod School of Businesses AU Center for Innovation (AUCI) will move into AU’s Don Meyers Technology and Innovation Building, according to a recent press release from the school. The move will expand the AUCI from 400 to 2,000 square feet, making for both a physical and curricular upgrade to the entrepreneurship programs. Continue reading…
University of Maryland Smith MBAs Participate in AECOM Innovation Challenge
According to a press release, four Robert H. Smith School of Business MBAs recently participated in the AECOM Innovation Challenge. Taken during the spring 2017 semester, the two-credit independent study challenged Smith students and AECOM innovators to find a solution to a challenge facing the company. Continue reading…
Georgetown McDonough Announces Two Faculty Appointments
Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business announced two faculty appointment changes recently. Professor of Operations Bardia Kamrad has been appointed as the school’s new Senior Associate Dean for Executive Degree Programs, while Charles Skuba has been named Senior Associate Dean for Executive Custom Programs. Continue reading…
