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م2021 رياــني

An EvEntful Month for MBA

progrAM (WoMEn CAMpus)

The MBA program is committed to develop leadership skills, ad application of SDGs and to bridge the gap between theory
sound business knowledge, and analytical abilities for integrating and application with special focus on Sustainable Development
ideas from different disciplines. The emphasis of the program Goals. The session had three subtopics; it is the time to reset the
is on active learning, one that allows aspiring young business economic planning, aligning human resource development with
executives to work in specialized areas and sectors armed with the future we want, employment opportunities that will make
the necessary tools of conceptual, interpersonal and problem- this world a better place to live. It highlighted the importance of
solving skills. Thus, the program prepares them to be the leaders green economy and sustainability. The session was informative,
and entrepreneurs of the future. engaging, interesting and beneficial for all participants. The
In achieving the goals of the program, MBA Program regularly audience asked several questions which were very well addressed
organizes Industry talk sessions and Webinars, where in we invite by our special guest, Mr. Naqvi. It was attended by MAB Faculties,
the experts from the Industry and relevant field. In continuation The Times Higher Education Ranking Committee Chairs, and
of our best practices, MBA Program at Women campus organized almost 60 MBA female Students. The Webinar was organized by
3 events in the month of November. Below are the details of all Dr. Farida Saleem and Dr. Jolly Sahni”
three engaging and interactive sessions.
MBA Webinar: Operations Management
MBA Webinar on ‘Sustainable - Smart Manufacturing Journey at
Development Goals (SDGs)’ Obekan, Co
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 22/ Nov/ 2020
"Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Prince Sultan Another Industry talk session on “Operations Management -
University organized a Webinar on "Sustainable Development Smart Manufacturing” was organized on Sunday, 22nd November
Goals, Green Economy & Future Perspectives" and invited a special 2020. The guest speaker was Mr. João Teixeira, he is the Comercial
guest from the United Nations, Mr. Asad Naqvi, Head, Secretariat Director of Obekan company with 35 years experience in Industrial
of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), United Control and Manufacturing Software Solutions consulting and
Nation Head Quarters, Geneva, Switzerland, on 24th November deployment throughout EMEA, and qualifications in Business
2020. The purpose of the Seminar was to enhance the awareness Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems and Industrial
Robotics. The objective of this industry talk was demonstrate to
the MBA students how the different concepts studied during the
course are applied to the company’s reality, including some topics
that were not cover on the course but are part of Operations
Management activities. Students had the opportunity to see the
link between OM and other business function areas. The session
included discussion on the complete value chain from Business
ERP to Manufacturing plant to upstream and downstream supply
chain integration in Obekan company. The session was organized
by MBA instructor, Dr. Luisa Pinto.

MBA Industry talk Session: Ethics in
Business
23/ Nov/ 2020
The MBA Webinar on “Ethics in Buisness” was on organized on
Monday, 23rd Nov 2020. Our guest speaker was Dr. Preston Butler,
he is a former Director of Procurement and Subcontracts with
Vinnell in Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Leadership and has an
MBA. He shared his extensive experience with the students and
the importance of the application of strong ethics throughout his
career. Jr. Dr. Butler shared with the class the importance of sound
business ethics policies, and how to recognize and address ethical
issues. The seminar was accompanied by a video exercise and
quiz. The session was organized by MBA instructor, Dr. Michelle
Words.