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Students are the heart of UGSM-Monarch Business School and is why we exist. At Monarch, students enjoy a high ratio of student to faculty members and have diverse interest in business and research. Below you may find profiles of selected candidates that reflect our student community. Our students come from many of the top universities of the world, including:
- AinShams University Cairo
- American University Dubai
- Athens University of Eco. & Business
- Concordia University, Canada
- Cranfield University, UK
- Damascas University
- Duke University
- George Washington University
- Hellwan University Egypt
- Herriot Watt-University of Edinburg
- Harokopio University Athens
- Jordan Applied University
- King Saud University
- Lebanese Amercian University
- Maastricht School of Management
- McGill University
- Middlesex University
- Middle East University, Beruit
- Panteion University Athens
- Queens University
- Royal Holloway-University of London
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Bristol
- University of Liverpool
- University of London
- University of Manchester
- University of Nigeria
- University of Quebec
- University of Reading
- University of Vienna
- University of Wales
- University of Western Ontario
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Name:
Hossein Mirhosseiniamiri
Nationality:
Iranian
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies
Focus:
Advanced Financial Modeling
Biography
Mr. Hossein Mirhosseiniamiri holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Mazandaran University of Science and Technology. He also holds a Master of Business Administration in Applied Finance and Investment from the Graduate School of Business of The National University of Malaysia (UKM). Mr Mirhosseiniamiri is a Dean’s List student for outstanding academic achievement at UKM. Mr. Mirhosseiniamiri studies advanced financial modeling within an Iranian Investment Banking Group.
Education:
- MBA in Applied Finance – National University of Malaysia (UKM)
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering – Mazabdaran University of Science & Technology
Name:
Gregor Hoch
Nationality:
Austrian
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies / Ph.D. Administration
Focus:
Hotel Management
Biography
Mr. Gregor Hoch holds an International Master of Business Administration (Magister der Sozial und Wirtschaftswissenschaften) from the University of Vienna. Mr. Hoch is presently the General Manager of a well-known and successful Austrian Ski Hotel and Resort. Mr. Hoch wishes to study the science behind vacancy analysis as applied to his own hotel and resort.
Education:
- International MBA University of Vienna
Name:
Terje Tonsberg
Nationality:
Norwegian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research / Ph.D. Administration
Focus:
Leadership
Biography
Mr. Terje Tonsberg has over 20 years experience in industry with the last decade being within the petroleum industry in Kuwait. Terje is interested in human and organizational performance improvement and organizational learning and as such will complete his dissertation on leadership studies from a praxeological perspective. Terje holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada where he is a member of the Dean’s honor list for academic excellence.
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Education:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)-Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
- Dean’s Honour List-Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
Name:
Khalil duPlessis
Nationality:
South African
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies
Focus:
Enterprise Resource Planning
Biography
Mr. Khalil DuPlessis holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Mr. DuPlesisis has over 20 years of management and leadership experience within the accounting domain with specific interest in Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP. He presently works as an ERP consultant in Kuwait. The focus of his studies revolve around Enterprise Resource Planning.
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Education:
- Bachelor of Accounting – Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Name:
Corrie Block
Nationality:
Canadian
Program:
Doctor of Business Administration
Focus:
Entrepreneurship
Biography
Corrie Block holds a Master of Global Leadership from the Fuller Theological Seminary in California and is presently following a Ph.D. at the University of Exeter in Arab & Islamic Studies. Presently, Corrie Block holds the position of Vice-President of IPSA HR Solution for the MENA region. Previously, he has worked both as an independent business consultant as well as within the corporate environment with the following groups: Zeitgeist Holdings and Vabadus Noorte Liikumine. Within the academic field, Mr. Block has been involved with curriculum development at the MBA and AMP (Advanced Management Program) level at the Lebanese International University.
In the past he has been instrumental in the co-ordination of the production of comprehensive strategies for water provisioning and for natural gas market in Yemen. Mr. Block has been a speaker or keynote speaker at a number of conferences and seminars throughout Canada, the US, UK and EU countries and is the only non‐Arab presenting at the 2011 National Leadership Forum in Yemen hosted by the Qurtoba Group. Mr. Block has been published in Consulting Magazine in December 2008 on “Consulting for Metanetworks” and he is currently in the development stage of several non‐fiction books. His professional and academic focus revolves around business development within the NENA region with an emphasis on Human Resources.
Education:
- Ph.D. Arab & Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, U.K. (in progress)
- Master of Global Leadership, The Fuller School of International Studies, California, USA
- Arabic Language Program (Honours), Contemporary Language Institute, Taiz, Yemen
Name:
Kwame Kusi
Nationality:
Ghanaian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance / Ph.D. Administration
Focus:
Investment Banking
Biography
Kwame Kusi holds a Master of Science in Banking & Finance from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland as well as a Master of Business Administration from South Bank University in London, England. He also is graduate in computer science (B.Sc.) from K.N.U.S.T. in Ghana.
Presently, Kwame Kusi holds the position of Managing Director & CEO of uniSecurities (GH) Limited, an investment banking institution specializing in structured finance, brokerage services, fund management and private wealth management. Previous to uniSecurities, he has held the positions of Chief Manager of SIC-Financial Services Ltd. and General Manager of SDC Brokerage Limited. Mr. Kusi also holds board memberships at Waste Recycling Limited and Ejuram Rural Bank. Academically, Mr. Kusi has been an adjunct lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on the topic of International Finance and Banking.
Education:
- M.Sc.Banking & Finance, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
- MBA, South Bank University, London, U.K.
- B.Sc. Computer Science, K.N.U.S.T. Ghana
Name:
Andreas Masouras
Nationality:
Cypriot
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies
Focus:
Mass Media Communication
Biography
Andreas Masouras is a Ph.D. candidate in Communication and Mass Media from the University of Brighton, UK, specializing in television communication and television programming. He is a Research Visitor at the Donald McGannon Communication Research Center at Fordham University USA, specializing in content diversity. His other research interests are in political communication, media policy, journalism in comparison to new media and globalization of media organizations. Andreas is completing a Doctor of Professional Studies to augment his Ph.D. thesis work and apply the academic lessons to the professional arena.
Andreas also holds a BA degree in Communication and Mass Media from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, a M.Sc. in Globalization, Media and Culture from the University of Glamorgan in Wales as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (with specialization in media) from the National Awarding Body of the United Kingdom. Opposite of media studies, Andreas holds a postgraduate certificate in university education from the University of Brighton. Andreas is well published and has presented a series of papers at international congresses while giving lectures in Cyprus, at Brighton and at Fordham mainly on the subject of the diversity and quality of Media content.
Education:
- Ph.D. Mass Media, University of Brighton, UK (in progress)
- M.Sc. Globalization, Media & Culture, University of Glamorgan, Wales
- Post-Graduate Studies Media, National Awarding Body of the UK
- BA Communication & Mass Media, National Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece
Name:
Liane Moosho Imakando
Nationality:
Zambian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research / Ph.D. Administration
Focus:
Agricultural Extension / Entrepreneurship
Biography
Liane Moosho Imakando holds both a diploma and M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from the University of Reading, U.K. as well as a Diploma in Argriculture from the National Resource Development College, Zambia. At present, she is the Director for Lui Holiday Homes, a private sector entrepreneurship program in the hospitality industry. Previously, Ms. Imakando has held positions as Senior Programme Officer at the Royal Norwegian Embassy as well as Credit Manager for the Women’s Finance Co-operative. She has held the position of Acting Executive Director of the National Women’s Lobby Group.
Education:
- M.Sc., Agricultural Extension, University of Reading, U.K.
- Diploma, Agricultural Extension, University of Reading, U.K.
- Diploma Agriculture, National Resource Development College, Zambia
Name:
Donald Oxford York
Nationality: Canadian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research / Ph.D. Administration
Focus:
Leadership
Biography
Donald Oxford York holds a B.A. Psychology in Behavioral Neuropsychology from McGill University in Canada where he also completed a Graduate Diploma in Leadership. Mr. Oxford York is a graduate with Distinction from the M.Phil. in Business Research program of UGSM-Monarch Business School Switzerland. He is presently completing the D.Phil. in Business Research / Ph.D. in Administration program with an emphasis in Leadership. Mr. Oxford York is the 2011 recipient of the ACBSP Doctoral Leadership Award.
Professionally, he has worked in several hospitals within the Montreal area as a critical care technician within operating rooms and emergency wards where he has been directly responsible for the life support of patients. Dr. York is an active health care professional instructor holding numerous certifications as well as holding the position of Fellow of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. He currently teaches Critical Care and Life Support procedures to new M.D.s during their residency periods.
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Education:
- M.Phil. Distinction, UGSM-Monarch Business School, Switzerland.
- Graduate Diploma Leadership, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
- BA Psychology in Behavioral Neuropsychology, McGill University, Quebec Canada
Name:
Stefanos Kougoulos
Nationality:
Greek
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies
Focus:
Procurement Engineering
Biography
Stefanos Kougoulos is a Doctor of Professional Studies candidate from Athens, Greece. He holds a Masters of Construction Management from Heriot Watt University-The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical Educational Institute (T.E.L) Of Piraeus in Athens. Professionally, he holds the position of Procurement Engineer at Soya Hellas S.A. in Greece. He has also held positions as a Safety Technician, Surveyor Engineer and Sales Engineer. Stefanos is also the holder of a professional license in engineering.
Education:
- M.Sc. in Construction Project Management, Heriot Watt University-University of Edinburgh
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering, Technical Educational Institute (T.E.L) Of Piraeus, Athens
- Professionally Licensed Engineer
Name:
Abdulrahman Al Nashmi
Nationality:
Saudi
Program:
Doctor of Business Administration
Focus:
Human Resource Management
Biography
Abdulrahman Al Nashmi is a Doctor of Business Administration transfer candidate from the University of Hull, U.K. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Research from the University of Hull, U.K. and a Master of Information Management from George Washington University, USA. He also holds a Bachelor of Administration from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Al Nashmi has over 28 years of managerial experience in Human Resource Management as a member of executive teams. At present, he is the General Manager of Human Resources at The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) in Riyad. He has also held the positions of Director and Vice-President of Human Resources at the National Air Service and AMJAD Holdings respectively.
Education:
- Post-Graduate Diploma Business Research, University of Hull, UK
- Master of Information Management, George Washington University, USA
- Bachelor of Administration, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Name:
Dionysios Solomos
Nationality:
Greek
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics/Ph.D.
Focus:
European Union Policy
Biography
Mr. Dionysios Solomos is presently completing the D.Phil./Ph.D. dual degree in Economics. Dionysios also holds a Master in European Economic Policy from Athens University of Economics and Busines as well as a Bachelor in Political Science and History from Panteion University of Social and Political Science in Athens. His research interest focuses around European Economic Policy and the Euro.
Education:
- Master in European Economic Policy, Athens University of Economics and Business
- Bachelor of Political Science & History, Panteion University of Social & Political Science, Athens
Name:
Kwape Mmela
Nationality:
South African
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy Business Research/Ph.D.
Focus:
Business / Turnaround Strategies
Biography
Mr. Kwape Mmela is trained as a lawyer (LL.B.) at The University of the North in South Africa where he also completed a B.Proc. At present, he is the Managing Director of Mmela Management Consulting in Sandton, South Africa. Mr. Mmela also sits as the Deputy Chairman of Platmin Limited, an independent developing mid-tier producer of platinum group metals. In previous positions he has acted as the Chief Strategy Officer and Mineral Rights Adviser. in the past. he has held the position withinin the civil service as a Land Reform Officer. Mr. Mmela is an active member of several groups, including: Black Management Forum, Black Business Council, Business Unity South Africa and World Economic Forum on Africa and Institute of Directors.
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Education:
- LL.B., University of the North, South Africa
- B.Proc., University of the North, South Africa
Name:
Bob Chitty
Nationality:
Canadian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy Business Research/Ph.D.
Focus:
Corporate Social Responsibility / Aboriginal Studies
Biography
Mr. Robert Chitty has over 25 years experience in the design field. Bob founded The Gordon Group in 1987 in Ottawa, Canada. Through his efforts, the company has grown into one of Ottawa’s largest and most respected communication and marketing firms. He has directed many complex, large-scale campaigns and has won the trust and admiration of clients in both the private and public sectors. Bob is a member of Boston’s Design Management Institute. Bob holds a M. Phil. in Business Research from UGSM-Monarch Business School. Bob is focusing his doctoral studies on the field of corporate social responsibility and the aboriginal society of the Cree Nation of Northern Quebec.
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Education:
- M.Phil., UGSM-Monarch Business School Switzerland
Name:
Ezzat Ragab
Nationality:
Canadian / Egyptian
Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies / Ph.D.
Focus:
Real Estate / Urban Planning
Biography
Mr. Ezzat Ragab holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Quebec as well as a Honours Bachelor degree in Architectural & Urban Planning from Hellwan University in Egypt. Mr. Ragab holds extensive experience in all aspects of real estate development and planning. He presently holds the position of General Manager at Limitless Development a business unit of Dubai World Group. He has also held managerial and Director positions with Al Riyadh Development in Riyadh and Doran Contractors of Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Ragab is inspired to explore, examine and critically evaluate theories, applications, concepts, processes and conventions within the real estate industry in new and creative ways.
Education:
- MBA, University of Quebec, Canada
- Bachelor of Architectural & Urban Planning-Honours, Hellwan University, Egypt
Name:
Godwin Umeaka
Nationality:
Nigerian
Program:
D.Phil. Finance / Ph.D.
Focus:
Strategic Planning / Financial Control
Biography
Mr. Godwin Umeaka holds a MBA in Finance with Distinction from Anambra State University of Technology. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria. Mr. Umeaka has experience in banking, government agencies, private business as well as NGOs. At present, Mr. Umeaka holds the position of Group Financial Controller for Coscharis Motors Inc. in Nigeria. He was the first Executive Director of the League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) an operating NGO. He has received both the Merit Award for Academic Excellence from the University of Nigeria and a Fellowship Award for Contribution to the growth and development of accountancy practice in Nigeria. In 2000, he won the Superior Performance Award for contribution to progress and growth of Manny Bank, plc. Mr. Umeaka is also a Fellow of the Institute of Accountants of Nigeria.
Education:
- MBA, Anambra State University of Technology, Nigeria
- B.Sc. Accountancy-Honours, University of Nigeria
Name:
Wellars Gasamagera
Nationality:
Rwandan
Program:
D.Phil. Business Research / Ph.D.
Focus:
Peace Studies / Economic Development / Leadership
Biography
Senator Wellars Gasamagera of Rwanda is a D.Phil. Business Research/Ph.D. candidate. His focus is on Peace Studies, Economic Development and Leadership. Mr. Gasamagera holds a Master in Public Administration from the University of Quebec as well as BBA and Communicaton degree from Paris, France. He is a Member of the Political and Good Governnce Standing Committee and Member of the Parliament Steering Committee on ICT. He has also been a Member of the Senate adhoc Committee on Research and Development involved in “Research on Genocide and its Eradication in Rwanda” and “Political Puralism and Power Sharing in Rwanda”. Professionally, he has worked as an independent consultant and procurement manager within Rwanda and France and has held the position of Chief Executive Officer for Diplomatic Representation in Kigali.
Education:
- M.P.A., University of Quebec at Quebec (UQAQ)
Name:
Myriam Maier
Nationality:
German
Program:
Master of Economics / Doctor of Economics Combined Program
Focus:
Economic Development
Biography
Ms. Myriam Maier is a Doctor of Economics candidate. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours and Merit from Glion Institute of Higher Education in Glion, Switzerland. At present, she holds the position of Fleet Manager and Customer Satisfaction Representative at Maier Management GmbH. Previously, she worked in various capacities within the hospitality industry at the Grand Hotel Bellevue Gstaad as well as the Hotel Watthalden in Ettingen, Germany. Ms. Maier is a certified paramedic, a certified USTA Class B Tennis Coach and performs voluntary work for the German Red Cross.
Education:
- BBA-Honours & Merit, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland
Name:
Eric Atta Appiadjei
Nationality:
Ghanian
Program:
Doctor of Finance Program
Focus:
Taxation & Finance
Biography
Mr. Eric Atta Appiadjei holds a M.Sc. in Business Administration from GIMPA-Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration as well as a BBA from Christian Services University College where he presently teaches as a lecturer at the undergraduate level. In the past he has held positions within the financial sector as Manager and Controller/Auditor at Anidaso Mutual Funds, the Finatrade Group of Companies and well as Produce Buying Compnay Ltd. His specialties are audit, accounting, tax and finance. He is also a chartered accountant.
Education:
- M.Sc. Business Administration, Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration
- BBA, University of Ghana
- Chartered Accountant
Name:
Max Wright
Nationality:
South African / American
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research Program
Focus:
Recursive Organizational Dynamics
Biography
Mr. Max Wright has thirty years of experience in the information processing industry. He is a business intelligence architect with technical leadership experience that emphasizes all aspects of data management. His work is primarily focused on the designing, building, implementing and managing database, decision support and business intelligence systems. Max holds a Master of Information Systems degree from American Sentinel University. Max is also the recipient of the 2009 Richard W Oliver for innovative thought in the ASU technology masters degree programs.
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Education:
- Master of Information Systems, American Sentinel University
Name:
Ashley Robinson
Nationality:
British / Bermudian / American
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in International Business Program
Focus:
eCommerce
Biography
Ashley Robinson is a Doctor of Philosophy in International Business candidate. She holds a LLB from the University of Bristol, UK with honours and an Hounours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University, Canada. She graduated her BA with Distinction having attained the Dean’s List every semester during her program. At present, she works with Tradebit AG in Frankfurt as e-Commerce editor & Affiliate Manager. Previously, she was a law student at Conyers Dill & Pearman Ltd. in Bermuda as well as a Law Intern at HCS Group Bermuda. In 2008, she received the Nicholl Scholar Award which is presented to Bermudians who possess outstanding character and scholastic abilities.
Education:
- LLB Honours, University of Bristol, UK
- BA Psych-Honours, Concordia University, Montreal
Name:
George Majdalany
Nationality:
Lebanese
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance / Ph.D.
Focus:
Economic Freedom
Biography
George Majdalany is a Doctor of Philosophy in Finance/Ph.D. candidate and Doctoral transfer student from Wollongong University in Australia. He is a Certified Management Accountant from the Institute of Management Accountants in the USA. He holds an MBA in Finance & Accounting and a BBA in Accounting from the Middle East University in Beruit. He passed both his Bachelor and Master degrees with honours. In 2001 and 2002 he was awarded by Middle East University for academic excellence. He has several publications in international journals on topics including: Intellectual Assets, Fiscal Deregulation and Economic Freedom. Professionally, he holds the position of Regional Finance Director for Dalkia Middle East.
Education:
- MBA Finance & Accounting (Honours), Middle East University, Beruit
- BBA Finance & Accounting (Honours), Middle East University, Beruit
- Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Certified Management Accountants, USA
Name:
Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu
Nationality:
Zambian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Focus:
Banking & Finance
Biography
Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu is a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics candidate. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from Cranfield University, UK and a M.Sc. in Ergonomics from The University of London as well as a BA in Psychology and Business from the University of Zambia. Dr. Ng’andu is a Zambian Rhodes Scholar. He holds professional qualifications in a number of institutions, including: Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, UK; Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Banking and Financial Services; Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources as well as a representative of the Zambian stock exchange. At present, he holds the position of Deputy Governor of the Bank of Zambia where he has also held the position of Managing Director. He has held various board positions across numerous sectors of the Zambian economy. Beyond his board appointments he has held positions as: Chairman of the Banking and Finance Task Force, he has sat on the Lusaka Town Council, he served as President of the Zambia Institute of Banking & Financial Services, and sat as member of the executive committee of the Zambian Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ng’andu is well published in a number of commissions including: The Economic Commission for Africa, Caritas Zambia and The United Kingdom Commission for Africa.
Education:
- Ph.D. Applied Psychology, Cranfield University, UK
- M.Sc. Ergonomics, University of London
- BA Psychology, University of Zambia
Name:
Prof. Tarpowah Kear
Nationality:
Liberian
Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics/Ph.D.
Focus:
Health Economics
Biography
Professor Tarpowah Kear is a D.Phil. in Economics/Ph.D. candidate. He holds a B.Sc. in Biology and a B.Pharm. from the University of Liberia as well as a M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Services and Medicine Control from the University of Bradford, UK. He is a member of the Pharmaceutical Association of Liberia and has been conferred as a Fellow (FPCPharm) at the Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists. At present, he is the Acting Director of the Department of Human Resources for Health Development (DHRD) for the West African Health Organization (WAHO). He has also held the position of Dean of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Liberia where he also lectured. He has also lectured at the A.M.E. University in Liberia and held the position of Administrator and Director at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center. He is a member of the Community of Practice of the International Pharmaceutical Federation Task Force, has sat as President of the University of Liberia Alumni Association and as a member of the University of Liberia’s Board of Trustees.
Education:
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Services & Medicine Control, University of Bradford, UK
- B.Pharm., University of Liberia
- B.Sc. Biology, University of Liberia
