School of Management News

CUD Students Gain Real-World Business Insights from Virtuzone Founder April 22, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in collaboration with Mr. Samvel Movsisyan, Founder of Leadership School Armenia, recently hosted an exclusive business breakfast for students from the School of Management. Organized by Olga Starkova, Lecturer, School of Management at CUD, the event featured Mr. Neil Petch, Founder and Chairman of Virtuzone, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and key strategies for building and scaling a successful business.

CUD School of Management Students Explore the World of Fintech June 12th, 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Management at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently hosted "Revolutionizing Finance," an event to introduce the School of Management students to the dynamic world of financial technology (Fintech). Fintech is the integration of technology into the offerings of financial services companies such as banks, to improve their use and delivery for customers.

Canadian University Dubai publishes inaugural PRME report on contribution to UN SDGs October 30th, 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has published its inaugural Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) report, showcasing the institution’s contribution to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report was presented alongside a panel discussion that showcased the voices of women in promoting sustainability in the MENA region.

Embracing Sustainability and Tourism | World Tourism Day at CUD September 27th, 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and the Architectural Heritage and Antiquities Department (AHAD) of Dubai Municipality, collaborated to celebrate ‘World Tourism Day’ at the vibrant CUD City Walk campus.

Inspiring Student Business Breakfast with Prof. Lars Kolind | Exploring Entrepreneurship, Business Ideas and Innovation September 25th, 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai's School of Management hosted dynamic businessman, author, and consultant, Prof. Lars Kolind; at an inspiring student business breakfast event in the vibrant City Walk. Dr. Dima Jamali, the Dean of the School of Management, opened the event with a warm welcome.

From Dubai to Dreams | MBA Leader Embarks on a Transcontinental Academic Journey from Canadian University Dubai to the University of New Brunswick in Canada Manjari Tiwari, a pioneering student from Canadian University Dubai's (CUD) MBA program transitions to Canada to complete her MBA studies. Following a year in CUD's Master of Business Administration in General Management, Manjari smoothly transferred to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Canada to continue studying for her MBA.

CUD Transfer Student Bhaanvi Receives the Prestigious Sir Howard Douglas Award from UNB in Canada | Advocating for Marginalized Communities July 25th, 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) congratulates Bhaanvi Rai for receiving the esteemed Sir Howard Douglas Award from the University of New Brunswick (UNB), in Canada. Bhaanvi’s educational pursuit began in India and later led her to join CUD in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Subsequently, she successfully completed her first year of university education in 2020 at CUD’s School of Management, studying BBA in Accounting and Finance and the credits were transferred to her bachelor’s degree program at the UNB.

Learning Beyond the Classroom | CUD’s Students Gain Invaluable Real-World Skills from Touring Prestigious Dubai Hotels Canadian University Dubai's (CUD) Faculty of Management recently organized two student educational tours. These exclusive and informative tours took CUD’s students to two prestigious and well-renowned hotels in Dubai, namely the La Ville Hotel and Suites located in City Walk, and the Palazzo Versace. Through these tours, CUD’s students were given a unique opportunity to explore the practical side of the business world and apply the theories they learned during class.

CUD Students Visit Germany | Crossing Borders | International Logistics Project Mannheim, Germany, November 20th – 27th, 2022: The Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg (DHBW) in Mannheim, Germany, in partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Baden-Wuerttemberg Trust – collaborate to advance student exchanges through the International Logistics Projects (ILP). The exchanges promote and advance the integrated academic studies within industrial workplace programs, inclusive of the ILP initiatives, and have taken place over five phases since 2019. Recently, a team of CUD students, together with professors, visited Germany.

CUD’s Faculty of Management Participated in the First Management Case Study Seminar of its Kind The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Faculty of Management participated in the first management case study seminar of its kind, on November 10th, 2022 – presented by the Faculty of Management’s Dr. Rommel Sergio and Dr. Ettiene Paul Hoffman.

Freedom Finance Delivers an Enlightening Workshop at CUD Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Faculty of Management welcomed Freedom Finance (DIFC) Limited Company to its avant-garde campus in City Walk, Dubai on November 3rd, 2022, to deliver an enlightening workshop about the current and forecasted financial global analytics. The event was well attended by students and faculty.

CUD professor wins Global Excellence in Community Impact Award Dr. Rommel Sergio, Professor of Management at Canadian University Dubai, has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to social causes with the Global Excellence in Community Impact Award conferred by HR Success Talk.

Canadian University Dubai signs student transfer agreement with Trent University Dubai, UAE, February 8th, 2022: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed an agreement with Trent University to enable eligible students from selected business majors to transfer their studies and graduate from the top undergraduate institution in Ontario.

A shorter workweek is just the beginning – where do we go from here? Tuesday, December 21, 2021: Shorter working hours each week – sounds great, of course! It’s a big milestone in the UAE vision for an agile economy and a happy and prosperous society. So as we move beyond the initial excitement and work through the realities of making it happen, there are some important factors for employers to consider, to make sure that this new arrangement works in practice.

Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd visits CUD Investment Society Thursday, December16, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) welcomed Andrey Draganov, Carlos Aiza, Ramon Bonacorsi, and Abdul-Karim Salim from Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd (JB Middle East) to our City Walk Campus on November 23, 2021

Dr. Agata recognized for contribution to PRME Initiative Sunday, December 5, 2021: Dr. Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch, Professor, Faculty of Management, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been honoured for her generous contribution to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative and will be recognized for her efforts to transform business and management education, research, and thought leadership globally in the PRME Annual Report to be released later this year.

FOM hosts guest speaker on HRM and creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion  Tuesday, November 23, 2021: Continuing with our guest speaker sessions, the Faculty of Management (FOM) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently welcomed Saroj V. Pathak, Head of Customer Support Middle East and Turkey at HP Inc. to our City Walk Campus on November 11, 2021.

The contribution of human sciences to educational processes associated with COVID-19 Tuesday, November 9, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is pleased to share the recent work of Dr. Leonardo Mataruna Dos Santos, Associate Professor, Sports Management. His article entitled “The contribution of human sciences to educational processes associated with COVID-19" explores the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the social and behavioral factors that have played a fundamental role in its rapid spread.

A new paradigm in spiritual tourism marketing Thursday, November 4, 2021: Travellers from diverse backgrounds have been pursuing spiritually-motivated tourism for centuries, yet the term only entered the commercial travel dictionary much more recently. Interest in religion and spirituality seems to have awakened following the terrible events of 9–11. The subsequent so-called wars on terror, along with various global crises, have further motivated people to join religious organizations, or otherwise enrich their spiritual lives by visiting sacred sites and destinations.

CUD collaborates on consortium research: training during the COVID‑19 lockdown Thursday, October 28, 2021: Canadian University Dubai continues to expand its collaborative research efforts with the recent work of Dr. Leonardo Mataruna Dos Santos, Associate Professor, Sports Management. His article entitled “Training During the COVID‑19 Lockdown: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices of 12,526 Athletes from 142 Countries and Six Continents” has gained traction globally as a consortium research piece with 105 contributing specialists.

FOM hosts guest speaker on human resource management: the career of the future Wednesday, October 27, 2021: The Faculty of Management (FOM) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) hosted guest speaker, Jihan El Saghir, who introduced students to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) through the lens of an HR practitioner.

CUD research reveals impact of COVID-19 on tourists’ luxury spending Tuesday, October 26, 2021: Research undertaken by a team from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has revealed the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on luxury spending among tourists travelling into and out of Dubai. The study demonstrates a notable retreat from the purchase of premium goods as consumers reacted to international travel restrictions and concerns about long-term financial security.

CUD alumnus represents UAE at 85th General Assembly of IEC Monday, October 25, 2021: Engineer Mohammed Hasan, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) alumnus, was one of four national participants selected to represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the Young Professional’s Program at the 85th General Assembly of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that occurred Oct. 3 – 7, 2021 at Dubai World Trade Centre. He successfully won the Asia and the Middle East seat and will be working with the IEC this year.

CUD study reveals muted market response to COVID-19 vaccine announcements Sunday, October 24, 2021: A study conducted by graduate students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has revealed a muted response from the stock markets following the historic announcements on the COVID-19 vaccine programs in late 2020. The research found that, despite months of economic turmoil, the news that the world had been waiting to hear prompted some growth in both US and UK markets, but there was no indication of the dramatic surge that might signal confidence in the future outlook.

CUD Student and UAE paracycling coach sets sights on Paris 2024 Tuesday, October 12, 2021: Following an historic first outing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games, Emirati paracycling coach, Mohammed Al Murawwi Al Blooshi, says he has already set his sights on Paris 2024. As he begins preparing his team for the all-important qualifying events, Mohammed has another milestone to pursue before the next games, as he aims to be among the first graduates of the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) sports management degree program.