Officers of the School
| Fadlo Khuri | President of the University |
| Zaher Dawy | Provost |
| Yusuf Sidani | Dean |
| Lama Moussawi | Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development |
| Victor Araman | Associate Dean for Programs |
| Fouad Zablith | Associate Dean for Online Learning and Program Development |
| Bradley Jon Tucker | Vice-Provost and Registrar |
| Antoine Sabbagh | Director of Admissions |
| Fida Afiouni | Associate Provost |
| Lokman Meho | University Librarian
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Professional Administrators
Abir Sinno
| Director of Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Improvement |
| Amal Shbaro | Administrative Assistant to the Dean |
| Dania El-Ashi | Senior Service Delivery Manager |
| David Matta | Director of Career Management Services |
| Layan Sarkis | Academic Affairs Manager |
| Mohammad Hasan Senan | Accreditation Officer |
| Nada Khalidy Kouzi | Facilities and Events Manager |
| Zeina Succar | Financial Officer
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Program Directors and Coordinators
| Ahmad El Hajj | Coordinator of the MSBA Program |
| Ibrahim Jamali | Academic Director of the Executive MBA Program |
| Hagop Panossian | Director of the International Case Competition Program |
| Maya El Helou | Director of Graduate Programs |
| Mohammad Faour | Coordinator of the MFIN Program |
| Patrick Fitzgerald | EMBA Director, Acting Associate Dean for Executive Education |
| Said Elfakhani | Interim MBA Director |
| Wassim Dbouk | Director of the Investment Management Program |
| Yasmeen Makarem | Coordinator of the MHRM Program |
| Zeina Harfoush Nsouli | Executive Director of the Undergraduate Program
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Center Directors
Bijan Azad
| Director of the Darwazah Center for Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship |
| Nada Khaddage | Director of the Center for Women in Business |
Nada Naufal
| Director of the Rami Fouad Makhzoumi Initiative in Corporate
Governance
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| Randa Salamoun | Director of the Case Hub Initiative
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International Advisory Board
| Abdel Salam Bdeir | Chief Executive Officer | SACO |
Abdulraouf Mannaa
| Board Member, Former MD and CEO, Business Consultant | ARM CONSULTING
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| Benjamin Stevenin | Business Education Specialist, International Partnerships |
Dania Haffar Bazzy
| Strategic Leader in Brand, Marketing, Communication, and Crisis Management |
| Fadi Adra | Partner | Strategy& |
| Fawzi Farah | Chief Executive Officer | Corporate Finance House Group. |
| Khalid Al Sayer | Senior General Manager | Al Sayer International Real Estate |
| Leila Serhan | General Manager | North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan at Visa |
| Mohamed Jaber | Senior Financial Sector Expert | International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
| Nadim Tabbara | Chief Financial Officer | Olayan Group |
| Nour Al Jundi | Marketing Program Chair | Dar Al-Hekma University |
| Razan Tabbara | President & Chief Operating Officer | J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia |
| Ricardo Hosri | Chairman of the Board | The Family Business Network - FBN Levant |
| Rima Assi | Senior Partner | McKinsey & Company |
| Salman Al Jishi | Founder, Owner, President, and Chairman | Salman Group. |
Samia Bouazza
| Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | Multiply Group
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| Tarek Daouk | Chief Executive Officer | Dentsu Aegis Network
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The Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics Track
| Convener | Ismail, Ahmad |
| Professors | Elfakhani, Said; Safieddine, Assem |
Associate Professors
| Dbouk, Wassim; Ismail, Ahmad; Jamali, Ibrahim; Mazboudi, Mohamad |
| Assistant Professors | Faour, Mohamad; Abou Tanos, Barbara; Harakeh, Mostafa |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | Ahmed, Neveen |
Senior Lecturers
| Azzam, Henry; Ghanem, Abdel Jalil; Tannir-Fawaz, Lina; Uwaydah- Mardini, Rania; Hout, Bassima; Hamade, Malak |
| Instructor | Murshid, Samer
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The Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Track
| Convener | Joseph, Jay |
| Professors | Sidani, Yusuf; Afiouni, Fida |
Assistant Professors
| Itani, Mona; Joseph, Jay; Saade, Nathalie; Makarem, Yasmeen; Abi Aad, Amine; Merhabi, Mohamad-Amir; Al Chami, Rola; El Kebbi, Amr, Desjardins, Camille; Centeno, Alejandro; El Awad, Ziad |
Senior Lecturers
| Dimechkie, Riad; Panossian, Hagop; Khauli, Leila; Wahbi, Marwan; Kfoury, Jessy; Gerges, Roula |
| Instructor | Kfouri, Michael
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The Business Information and Decision Systems Track
| Convener | Fleszar, Krzysztof |
Professors
| Osman, Ibrahim; Fleszar, Krzysztof; Araman, Victor; Azad, Bijan; Moussawi, Lama |
| Associate Professors | Bou Hamad, Imad; Nasr, Walid; Zablith, Fouad |
| Assistant Professors | Khreich, Wael; Salamoun, Randa |
| Visiting Assistant Professors | Taleb, Sirine; Abou Mjahed, Mirna |
| Senior Lecturers | Geutcherian, Rita; El Hajj, Ahmad |
| Lecturer | Majdalani, Elie
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Historical Background
Business education at AUB started in 1900 and was provided either by a department or by a semi-autonomous school under the university’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences for approximately one hundred years. In celebration of the hundred-year anniversary of offering business programs, AUB established an independent School of Business (later named the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, OSB) in September 2000, as the sixth faculty of the university.
To date, AUB has graduated over 8,000 students from its undergraduate business programs and over 1,750 from its graduate business programs. Since its formal establishment as a distinct school, OSB has grown its full-time faculty complement from 13 members in the academic year 2000-01 to 48 members today. It now graduates approximately 290 students from its undergraduate program and more than 180 students from its graduate programs.
OSB currently offers five degree programs which include an executive master of business administration (herein referred to as the executive MBA), a master of business administration (herein referred to as the MBA), a master in finance (herein referred to as the MFIN), a master of arts in human resource management (herein referred to as the MHRM), a master of science in business analytics (herein referred to as the MSBA) and a bachelor of business administration (herein referred to as the BBA).
The First AUB Faculty to Be Named
In June 2003, the AUB School of Business was named the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (herein referred to as OSB) in honor of the late international Saudi businessman and AUB trustee whose family has always been a major supporter of AUB.
This watershed event triggered a series of major developments intended to broaden and deepen the delivery of quality undergraduate and graduate business programs at AUB. An entirely new curriculum was introduced for the BBA and MBA degrees in fall 2001. Both degrees were redesigned to follow leading trends in international business education. In spring 2004, OSB launched the executive MBA program in response to the professional development needs of senior corporate leaders in the region. In 2012, OSB introduced a Specialized master in finance and a specialized master of arts in human resource management, and in 2017, introduced a master of science in business analytics, to its suite of graduate degree program offerings as part of its strategy to better serve the region, increase its graduate enrollment and further enhance AUB’s global brand as the regional business education leader.
Accreditation and Recognitions
The degree programs of OSB are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Requiring rigorous quality audits and adherence to best academic practices, AACSB accreditation, which is attained by fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide, is the international quality assurance standard for business education programs. Initial accreditation was achieved in 2009, and as per AACSB re-accreditation guidelines, OSB was re-accredited in 2014, 2019, and more recently in 2025, marking 16 years of AACSB accreditation.
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) earned the prestigious Business School Impact System (BSIS) label in 2024 for a period of three years, recognizing its exceptional contributions in finance, education, business development, intellectual output, regional integration, societal impact, and reputation enhancement.
Mission
The mission of the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business is to enable world-class business research, learning and knowledge transfer from our authoritative anchor point within the MENA region.
Vision
The vision of the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business is to transform business thinking in the MENA region.
Values - LEADERS
Lifelong Learning | We see business education as an enduring journey perpetually nurturing curiosity and fostering innovation. We aim to remain at the cutting edge of business thought and practice, embodying the belief that learning never ceases.
Empowerment | We inspire individuals to explore new horizons, innovate boldly, and take on leadership roles. We foster a culture where leaders are cultivated to drive change and make significant contributions.
Agility | Agility underscores our adaptability to rapidly changing business environments. We strive to remain proactive, flexible, and robust in strategy and action, embodying versatility in academic, research, and community engagement.
Diligence | Diligence drives us to continually refine our processes, enhance our programs, and achieve exceptional results with integrity and responsibility. We are passionate about preparing leaders who are deeply devoted to their craft and community.
Excellence | Excellence in teaching, research, and service inspires us to push boundaries, innovate tirelessly, and uphold the highest standards of quality, preparing future leaders for unrivaled success in the global marketplace.
Respect | Respect fosters an environment where dignity, diversity, and dialogue flourish. We are committed to honor the perspectives and contributions of all stakeholders, fostering a culture of psychological safety where everyone thrives.
Sustainability | We strive to integrate environmental stewardship, societal well-being, and economic prosperity into our curriculum, intellectual contributions, and operations. We aspire to develop leaders with the skills and passion to provide sustainable solutions for global challenges.
Ethics and Integrity at OSB
OSB is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and expects its faculty and students to exhibit exemplary behavior in this regard. All business students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and always abiding by the AUB policies, rules and regulations that define standards for academic integrity.
Organization and Governance
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) is managed by the dean, associate deans, track conveners, program directors and the professional administrators of the school. Track conveners report directly to the dean of the school. The school is guided by the Middle East Advisory Board, a board composed of accomplished regional thought leaders and trendsetters in business. It operates under a set of school bylaws available at the following web address:
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) is structured into the functional equivalent of multidisciplinary departments, referred to as tracks. While each track has its unique identity and designated faculty members, the track structure differs significantly from traditional departmental models. Tracks allow for:
- Multiple Faculty Membership: Faculty members can belong to more than one track.
- Cross-Disciplinary Synergy: Tracks encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Faculty Cooperation: The structure promotes teamwork and shared initiatives.
OSB has three distinct tracks, each encompassing a cluster of related academic business disciplines, led by a track convener:
- Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics (FAME):
- Two disciplines: accounting and finance
- Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship (MME):
- Three disciplines: management (which includes strategy, leadership, organizational behavior and human resource management), marketing, and entrepreneurship and innovation
- Business Information and Decision Systems (BIDS):
- One discipline: business information and decision systems (which includes operations management, information systems, and business analytics)
Graduate Programs
OSB currently offers five graduate degree programs: executive MBA, MBA, master in finance, master of arts in human resource management, and master of science in business analytics.
For transfer of credits from one master’s degree to an OSB graduate degree, no more than 9 credits (12 credits in the case of the MBA program) are transferable provided they are not credits earned by an internship, thesis or practicum, and degree minimum residency requirement is maintained. Normally, credits counted towards another graduate degree at AUB, or another institution may be transferred to OSB even if they have already been used to satisfy requirements for another awarded graduate degree. Students applying for dual graduate degree, one of which is the MBA, must complete at least 54 credits to fulfill dual degree graduation requirement. In the case of dual specialized master’s degrees, students must complete at least 48 credits to fulfill dual specialized master’s degree graduation requirement.