Students

I have been a student at Monarch for more than a year now, and it is exactly what I had hoped for. The Monarch experience is focused on your progress as a scholar, researcher and thinker, and the key ingredient is a very close follow up by a highly qualified professor assigned to you as a supervisor. At Monarch the school works for your success. You are not stuck in an impersonal bureaucracy that presents another obstacle on a pursuit that is already very challenging and demanding. There is just you, the degree you are after, and the support and encouragement of Monarch. This is perfect for any post graduate student, but especially for those that already have a career or even a family to take care of as well.

Terje Tonsberg – D.Phil. in Business Research
Terje Tonsberg.

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
  • ESCP-EAP: European Business School
  • FHNW, Brugg-Windisch, Switzerland
  • George Washington University USA
  • Hellwan University Egypt
  • Herriot Watt-University of Edinburg
  • Harokopio University Athens
  • IE Business School, Spain
  • Jordan Applied University
  • King Saud University
  • Lebanese American University
  • Maastricht School of Management
  • McGill University, Canada
  • Middlesex University, UK
  • Middle East University, Beruit
  • Panteion University Athens
  • Queens University, Canada
  • Royal Holloway-University of London
  • Stellenbosch University, South Africa
  • University of Bern
  • 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

Click on these photos to view a cross section of student profiles:

RAVET Photo.

Name:
Aurelia Ravet

Nationality:
France

Program:
D.Phil. in Business Research

Focus:
Marketing & Communications

Ms. Aurelia Ravet is a D.Phil. in Business Research. She holds a “Master Europeen de Management et de Strategie d’Entreprise” as well as a “Diplome Europeen d’Etudes Superieures” from the European Federation of Schools. She also holds a Certificate in project management from Lyon 1 University Claude Bernard and a DEUG-Diplôme d’études universitaires générales from the University of Lyon, Jean Moulin Lyon III. At present, she works as a consultant in marketing & communications in the pharmaceutical and medical industries in India for RxModules. She has in the past held the position of Assistant Manager at Sanofi Pasteur MSD in Lyon, France.

  • Master Europeen de Mgmt. et de Strategie d’Entreprise from Federation Europeen des Ecoles, France
  • Diplome Europeen d’Etudes Superieures, Federation Europeen des Ecoles, France
  • Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales, University of Lyon, Jean Moulin Lyon III, France

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Hoch Gregor.

Name:
Gregor Hoch

Nationality:
Austrian

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies / Doctor of Management

Focus:
Hotel Management

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.

  • International MBA University of Vienna

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Terje Tonsberg.

Name:
Terje Tonsberg

Nationality:
Norwegian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research

Focus:
Leadership

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.

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)-Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
  • Dean’s Honour List-Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada

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Khalil.

Name:
Khalil duPlessis

Nationality:
South African

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies / Doctor of Management

Focus:
Enterprise Resource Planning

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.

  • Bachelor of Accounting – Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Corrie Block Photo.

Name:
Dr. Corrie Block

Nationality:
Canadian

Program:
Doctor of Business Administration

Focus:
Entrepreneurship

Dr. Corrie Block holds a Master of Global Leadership from the Fuller Theological Seminary in California and a Ph.D. from 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.

  • Ph.D. Arab & Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, U.K.
  • Master of Global Leadership, The Fuller School of International Studies, California, USA
  • Arabic Language Program (Honours), Contemporary Language Institute, Taiz, Yemen

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Kwane Kusi.

Name:
Kwame Kusi

Nationality:
Ghanaian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance

Focus:
Investment Banking

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 a 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.

  • 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

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Masouras.

Name:
Andreas Masouras

Nationality:
Cypriot

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies / Doctor of Management

Focus:
Mass Media Communication

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.

  • 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

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Liane Imakando.

Name:
Liane Moosho Imakando

Nationality:
Zambian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research

Focus:
Agricultural Extension / Entrepreneurship

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 Agriculture from the National Resource Development College, Zambia. At present, she is the Senior Program Officer Natural Resources and Gender at the Norwegian Embassy. She also holds the position of 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.

  • M.Sc., Agricultural Extension, University of Reading, U.K.
  • Diploma, Agricultural Extension, University of Reading, U.K.
  • Diploma Agriculture, National Resource Development College, Zambia

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Donald York.

Name:
Donald Oxford York

Nationality: Canadian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research

Focus:
Leadership

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 as well as a graduate with distinction of the D.Phil. Business Research program of UGSM-Monarch Business School Switzerland. Mr. Oxford York is the 2011 recipient of the ACBSP Doctoral Student 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.

  • D.Phil. Distinction, UGSM-Monarch Business School, Switzerland
  • M.Phil. Distinction, UGSM-Monarch Business School, Switzerland.
  • Graduate Diploma Leadership, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
  • BA Psychology in Behavioral Neuropsychology, McGill University, Quebec Canada

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Kougoulos.

Name:
Stefanos Kougoulos

Nationality:
Greek

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies

Focus:
Procurement Engineering

Stefanos Kougoulos is a Doctor of Professional Studies candidate from Athens, Greece. He holds a Masters of Construction Management from Heriot Watt University 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.

  • M.Sc. in Construction Project Management, Heriot Watt University, UK
  • Bachelor Mechanical Engineering, Technical Educational Institute (T.E.L) Of Piraeus, Athens
  • Professionally Licensed Engineer

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Mahfouz Alam.

Name:
Alam Mafouz

Nationality:
Jordan

Program:
D.Phil. in Finance

Focus:
Applied Finance & Banking

Mr. Alam Mahfouz is a D.Phil. in Finance Candidate. He holds a Master in Applied Finance & Banking from the University of Wollongong Dubai and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Banking from An-najah N. University in Palestine. Presently he works as Finance Manager at Univest Real Estate in UAE. Previously, he held the position of Chief Accountant at Bin Masoud Group, Dubai. He is also a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

  • Master Applied Finance, University of Wollongong
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Finance & Banking, An-najah N. University, Palestine

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Solomos.

Name:
Dionysios Solomos

Nationality:
Greek

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Focus:
European Union Policy

Mr. Dionysios Solomos is presently completing the D.Phil. in Economics program. 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, the Euro and business cycles.

  • Master in European Economic Policy, Athens University of Economics and Business
  • Bachelor of Political Science & History, Panteion University of Social & Political Science, Athens

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Mmela Kwape.

Name:
Kwape Mmela

Nationality:
South African

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy Business Research

Focus:
Business / Turnaround Strategies

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 within 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.

  • LL.B., University of the North, South Africa
  • B.Proc., University of the North, South Africa

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Robert Chitty.

Name:
Bob Chitty

Nationality:
Canadian

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies

Focus:
Corporate Social Responsibility / Aboriginal Studies

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.

  • M.Phil., UGSM-Monarch Business School Switzerland

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Ezzat Ragab.

Name:
Ezzat Ragab

Nationality:
Canadian / Egyptian

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies

Focus:
Real Estate / Urban Planning

Mr. Ezzat Ragab holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Quebec as well as a Honors 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 COO at Qatar Project Management. Previously he held 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.

  • MBA, University of Quebec, Canada
  • Bachelor of Architectural & Urban Planning-Honours, Hellwan University, Egypt

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Godwin Umeaka.

Name:
Godwin Umeaka

Nationality:
Nigerian

Program:
D.Phil. in Finance

Focus:
Strategic Planning / Financial Control

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.

  • MBA, Anambra State University of Technology, Nigeria
  • B.Sc. Accountancy-Honours, University of Nigeria

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Gasamagera Wellars Photo.

Name:
Wellars Gasamagera

Nationality:
Rwandan

Program:
D.Phil. in Business Research

Focus:
Peace Studies / Economic Development / Leadership

Senator Wellars Gasamagera of Rwanda is a D.Phil. Business Research 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.

  • M.P.A., University of Quebec at Quebec (UQAQ)

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MAIER Myriam.

Name:
Myriam Maier

Nationality:
German

Program:
Master of Economics / Doctor of Economics Combined Program

Focus:
Economic Development

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.

  • BBA-Honours & Merit, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland

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Atta Eric.

Name:
Eric Atta Appiadjei

Nationality:
Ghanian

Program:
Doctor of Finance Program

Focus:
Taxation & Finance

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.

  • M.Sc. Business Administration, Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration
  • BBA, University of Ghana
  • Chartered Accountant

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Wright.

Name:
Max Wright

Nationality:
South African / American

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research Program

Focus:
Recursive Organizational Dynamics

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. Mr. Wright is also the recipient of the 2009 Richard W Oliver award for innovative thought in the ASU technology masters degree programs.

  • Master of Information Systems, American Sentinel University, USA

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Ashley Robinson.

Name:
Ashley Robinson

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in International Business Program

Focus:
eCommerce

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. In 2008, she received the Nicholl Scholar Award which is presented to students who possess outstanding character and scholastic abilities. Ashley is currently studying the relationship between global company culture and negotiation.

  • LLB Honours, University of Bristol, UK
  • BA Psych-Honours, Concordia University, Montreal
  • Dean’s Honor’s List For Academic Excellence

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Nulla Yusuf.

Name:
Yusuf Mohammed Nulla

Nationality:
Canadian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research

Focus:
Executive Compensation

Mr. Yusuf Nulla is a D.Phil. in Business Research Candidate. He holds both an MBA and M.Sc. from The Edinburgh School of Business, Heriot Watt University in the UK. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto. Mr. Nulla is a Doctoral transfer student from Heriot Watt’s DBA program. Professionally, Mr. Nulla is a CPA candidate at the Colorado State Board of Accountancy and shortly will conclude his CGA designation in Canada. Mr. Nulla’s research focuses on CEO compensation, firm performance and firm size.

  • MBA, Heriot Watt University-Edinburgh Business School, UK
  • M.Sc. in Strategic Planning, Heriot Watt University-Edinburgh Business School, UK
  • B.Comm., University of Toronto, Canada

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NGANDU.

Name:
Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu

Nationality:
Zambian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Focus:
Banking & Finance

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.

  • Ph.D. Applied Psychology, Cranfield University, UK
  • M.Sc. Ergonomics, University of London
  • BA Psychology, University of Zambia

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Kear Tarpowah.

Name:
Prof. Tarpowah Kear

Nationality:
Liberian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Focus:
Health Economics

Professor Tarpowah Kear is a D.Phil. in Economics. 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.

  • M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Services & Medicine Control, University of Bradford, UK
  • B.Pharm., University of Liberia
  • B.Sc. Biology, University of Liberia

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Stephens Jennifer.

Name:
Jennifer Stephens

Nationality:
American

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Research

Focus:
Ethical Behavior in Operating Business Units

Ms. Jennifer Stephens is a Doctoral transfer student from NorthCentral University in the USA. Ms. Stephens holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix and an Executive Juris Doctor from the Concord Law School as well as a B.Sc. in Finance from the University of Louisville. Ms. Stephens has substantial experience in logistics having served in the US armed forces as well as holding a certification from the International Society for Logistics. At present, she holds several faculty positions at the graduate level where she instructs on Business Ethics, Organizational Behaviour, Change Management, Political Science, Legal and Advanced Logistics. Her faculty appointments include: Ottawa University, Trident University and Bryant & Stratton College. Previously, she has also taught at: Ashford University, DeVry Online, The University of Phoenix, the University of Wisconsin (Assistant Professor of Military Science) and the Army Logistics Management College. In 2002, she was awarded the distinction of “Officer of the Year” by the Transportation Corps of the US Army. Ms. Stephens is also an accomplished writer having co-authored several books.

  • JD, Concord Law School, USA
  • MBA, University of Phoenix, USA
  • B.Sc. Finance, University of Louisville

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Lutsenko Anastasiia.

Name:
Anastasiia Lutsenko

Nationality:
Ukrainian

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in International Business

Focus:
Private Book Publishing & Internationalization

Ms. Anastasiia Lutsenko is a D.Phil. in International Business Candidate. She holds a Masters and Bachelor of Management with Honors from the Kyiv Polytechnical Institute in the Ukraine achieving the Dean’s list each semester. Presently, she holds the position of Executive Project Manager at the International Relations Department at a division of the Kyiv Polytechnical Institute and position as Editor for the Monarch Management Review. She has held part-time lectureships at the Polytechnic in Management and has attended internships at a leading Polish Bookseller. Ms. Lutsenko is also a founder and general manager of two businesses and consults in the fields of self-managed tourism and education abroad. Her Master thesis was entitled: “Theoretical and Practical Foundations of the Marketing Activities of Bookstore Chains in Ukraine”. Her academic interests are: marketing and management in IT, the publishing industry, luxury markets, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship

  • Master of Management with Honors, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine
  • Bachelor of Management with Honors, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine

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KEMAYOU EMILE.

Name:
Emile Kemayou

Nationality:
Canada & Cameroon

Program:
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Focus:
Development Economics

Mr. Emile Kemayou is a D.Phil. in Economics/Ph.D. in Administration Candidate. He holds both a Bachelor and Master of Economics Sciences from Yaounde University in Cameroon. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Development from the Fondation Universitaire Mercure in Brussels. Professionally Mr. Kemayou works as a Business Expertise Consultant for the Government of Canada in Toronto. Previously, he had worked as an Expert-Consultant in Resource Mobilization for the African Development Bank Group.

  • Post-Graduate Diploma, Economic Development, Foundation Universitaire Mercure, Brussels
  • M.Sc. Economics, Yaounde University, Cameroon
  • B.Sc. Economics, Yaounde University, Cameroon

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AbuKasim Hazman.

Name:
Hazman Abu Kasim

Nationality:
Malaysian

Program:
Doctor of Economics

Focus:
International Finance/Project Management/NGOs

Mr. Hazman Abu Kasim is a Doctor of Economics candidate. He holds an MBA from the Maastricht School of Management in The Nethlands and a BBA in Finance from the Royal Melbourne University of Technology, Australia. He also holds a Diploma in Accounting from MARA University of Technology in Malaysia. He is an international finance and project management specialist with 15 years experience in diverse portfolios serving The International NGO, The United Nations and the commercial entities. His expertise includes: financial management and reporting, budget control and analysis, strengthening operational support units, auditing and establishing strategies to expand portfolios. He has more than five years specifically in assisting the rebuilding of Afghanistan and has managed diverse portfolios in countries such as in Malaysia, Afghanistan, Timor Leste, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Samoa Islands, Thailand and Pakistan. He has also specialized in donor reporting such as project delivery and budget revision as well as procurement work and operational support.

  • MBA, Maastricht School of Management, The Netherlands
  • BBA Finance, Royal Melbourne University of Technology, Australia

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Muassess Omar.

Name:
Omar Muasses

Nationality:
Syrian

Program:
Doctor of Professional Studies

Focus:
International Marketing Management

Biography

Mr. Omar Muassess holds a bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Damascus University and a Graduate Diploma in Management and Leadership from Cambridge Institute for Global Leadership. Mr. Muassess is a career manager with over 20 years of managerial experience primarily with Nestle having worked with their Kuwaiti and Syrian subsidiaries. Within his managerial roles at Nestle Mr. Muassess seeks to increase efficiency across all processes within product production.

  • Diploma, Management and Leadership, Cambridge Institute for Global Leadership, UAE
  • Diploma, Supply Chain Management, Rive Reine- Nestec, Vevey, Switzerland
  • Mechanical Engineering, Damascas University, Syria

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YOUNES Rita.

Name:
Rita Younes

Nationality:
French

Program:
D.Phil. in Business Research

Focus:
International Marketing Management

Ms. Rita Younes is a D.Phil. Business Research candidate. She holds a Master in Economics from Universite Paris II, Assas and a DESS in management (post-graduate diploma) from Universite de Picardie-Institute d’Administration des Entreprsies, France. She presently works as the undergraduate program chair for the Canadian University of Dubai. She has been a professor at Saint Joseph’s University in Beirut, the Instittue Superior des Etudes Commerciales Beruit within the MBA program and at Notre Dame University Beirut. She has more than 16 years of experience; covering strategy, brand and marketing management, marketing communications, relationship management and business development for a variety of international and regional brands across several industries.

  • Master of Economics, Université Paris II Assas, France
  • DESS in Management, Université de Picardie, France

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AMA Marvin.

Name:
Marvin Ama

Nationality:
Swiss

Program:
D.Phil. in Business Research

Focus:
Entrepreneurship/IT/Biomedical

Mr. Marvin Ama is a D.Phil. Business Research candidate. He has more than 14 years as an entrepreneur, including about 8 years of IT/Project management and engineering services. He has diverse training courses and seminars in the areas of software testing, IT service and project management with regards to biometric systems, biomedical and therapeutic technologies. He holds a M.Sc. in Bomedical Engineering from The University of Berne Switzerland and a B.Sc. in System Engineering from the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland. He also holds a Diploma of Engineering from Auchi Polytechnic in Nigeria.

  • Master Biomechanical Engineering, University Bern, Switzerland
  • Dip. Ing./B.Sc., University of Applied Sciences, FHNW, Brugg-Windisch, Switzerland
  • Diploma Electrical Engineering, Auchi Polytechnical, Nigeria

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ALHAJERI Saud.

Name:
Saud Alhajeri

Nationality:
Kuwait

Program:
D.Phil. in Business Research

Focus:
Engineering Management

Mr. Saud Alhajeri is a D.Phil. Business Research Candidate. He holds a M.Sc. in Engineering from Youngstown State University in Ohio and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology. At present, he works as a Mechanical Engineer at the Ministry of Public Works in Kuwait as well as holding the Editor’s position at Sabr Online Newpapers the largest online newspaper in Kuwait. He is a member of the Kuwait Society of Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

  • M.Sc. Engineering, Youngstown State University, Ohio, USA
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, USA

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