FBAW conference set to provide critical support for family businesses amid pandemic
For family businesses that are weathering the storm of the global pandemic and its economic consequences, the upcoming Family Business in the Arab World (FBAW) Conference on November 4 to 5 is particularly timely. The FBAW Conference, a joint initiative of...
AUS’ StartupSBA fostering next generation of UAE’s entrepreneurs
Ambitious young entrepreneurs are being given the opportunity to hone their skills and benefit from the advice of established business people through StartupSBA, a student initiative within American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) School of Business...
AUS celebrates 20th anniversary of Master of Business Administration program
This September marks 20 years since American University of Sharjah (AUS) first introduced the Master of Business Administration (MBA) to its portfolio of programs. Over the past two decades, hundreds of students have graduated from the program, with it now...
Mother and daughter accounting students hope to set up business together after graduating from AUS
There is nothing out of the ordinary when two members of a family attend the same university, but Hana Al-Falasi and Reem Al-Nuaimi are far from ordinary. The Emirati mother and daughter duo joined American University of Sharjah (AUS) this fall as students in...
AUS launches new Virtual Open Learning Day to provide executive education
A new executive education program from American University of Sharjah (AUS) offering a variety of online training courses for government and private sector employees launched on Sunday, July 26. Called Virtual Open Learning Day, the new program offers live...
AUS researchers publish timely case study on family businesses with relevance for the region
Family-owned businesses should consider changing their business models and develop corporate governance mechanisms to adapt to evolving business environments, say two faculty members at American University of Sharjah (AUS) in their recent case study on family...
AUS expands master’s offering; launches Master of Science in Finance
Ambitious finance professionals have a new opportunity to expand their skills and credentials with American University of Sharjah (AUS) announcing the launch of a new Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program. The university is now accepting applications for...
Study reveals UAE’s growing student entrepreneurial ecosystem
A recent study by American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center - Sheraa reveals there is a growing tendency towards entrepreneurship among the UAE’s university students. The extensive study conducted by Dr. Rodrigo Basco,...
Science for the future: AUS launches minor in data science
American University of Sharjah (AUS) prepares its students for the digital age with a range of initiatives, including a new minor in data science launched this semester. Any undergraduate student can pursue the minor, regardless of the degree they are seeking...
