Mr. Waleed Tahtamoni, Assurance Partner at PwC, shared valuable insights with Professor Akguc’s Introduction to Accounting students. He discussed Qatar’s dynamic accounting and consulting landscape, career prospects, and industry evolution. Students learned about opportunities, challenges, and the future of the…
Professor Veli Safak’s Intermediate Microeconomics class welcomed Mr. Saeed Alkhayareem, Assistant General Manager at Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), for an engaging 45-minute Q&A session. He shared valuable insights on the QIB’s role in the region’s economy and its ties to…
Students in Professor Andres Zuluaga Castano’s Macroeconomics class had the privilege of hosting Mr. Abdullah Majid Al-Kuwari, Director of Finance & Stability at QCB, and QFRCA representatives in September. Engaging discussions on economics and their organizations offered invaluable insights. Students’…
Twenty-five apprentices graduated the two-and-a-half month QIA Workshop Series program, encompassing 9 courses taught by CMU-Q Professors. These courses covered topics from Cybersecurity to Microsoft Excel. This cohort marks the third group of apprentices to come through the QIA Workshop…
Professor Maher Hakim hosted a highly engaging Hackathon Seminar Series on November 27 from 1-2pm in Room 1202 at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. During the seminar, attendees had an insightful discussion on the question: Who are social entrepreneurs, and…
Professor Serkan Akguc and his colleague Professor Jongmoo Jay Choi from Temple University published a paper in the Elsevier Journal in September, titled: “Time horizon and corporate investment: evidence from private and public firms around the world”. The following describes…
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, students from the Operations Management course visited Baladna for an enriching industry engagement experience. The visit aimed to bridge classroom theory with real-world practice, offering insights into Baladna’s production processes. Students explored key areas, including…
Over a series of nine workshops held from September to November 2024, 26 apprentices from the QIA Center successfully completed a comprehensive training program led by faculty from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The workshops covered a wide range of…
Professor Varun Sharma appeared on episode 313 of the IJRM podcast to discuss the intricate interplay between cognition, emotion, and consumer behavior, focusing on sensory marketing and its impact on product evaluation. He and Professor Zachary Estes explained more about…
Start for Good, a transformative program for aspiring changemakers, ran From October 13 to November 6, 2024. It connected with a global community of innovators passionate about solving real-world challenges in developing nations. The program culminated in Doha on November…