Academic Profile

Academic

• Associate Professor of Business Administration with extensive experience in academic leadership, program development, curriculum design, quality assurance, teaching, research supervision, and academic governance. Currently serving as Head of the Department of Administrative Sciences and Coordinator of the International Business Administration Program at the University of Science and Technology, Yemen.
• Head, EPT & EEPT Examination Committees (2009–2016)Education
  1. D in Business Administratoin (2021)
  2. Master of Buisness Administration-Open Universiti Malaysia (OUM) (2006-2009)

   

  Academic and Administrative Roles

  Senior Leadership Roles

  • Head of Department of Administrative Sciences (2025–Present)
  • Leading academic, administrative, and strategic operations of the department
  • Overseeing program development, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement
  • Managing faculty performance, workload distribution, and academic planning
  • Strengthening research output and aligning departmental strategy with the University goals
  • Acting Dean, Faculty of Administrative Sciences (2025)
  • Acting Dean, International College (2008)

  Program Leadership & Coordination

  • Coordinator, BBA Program (2015–2025)
  • Managed curriculum design, delivery, and periodic program review
  • Led accreditation preparation and documentation processes
  • Coordinated faculty teaching schedules and course standardization
  • Enhanced student outcomes through continuous program evaluation
  • Coordinator, International Business Administration (IBA) Program (2025–Present)
  • Head, Primary Semester Intake, International College (2009)

  Committees & Academic Governance

  • Member, University Scientific Research Committee (2025–Present)
  • Member, Academic Committee, Faculty of Graduate Studies (2013–2023)

  Strategic & Development Roles

  • Chair, MBA Program Development Committee (2025)
  • Led the design and development of a new MBA program structure
  • Ensured alignment with market needs and international academic standards
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary input from faculty and stakeholders
  • Chair, IBA Program Development Committee (2025–2026)
    Leading the strategic development and redesign of the IBA program
    • Aligning curriculum with international business standards and market demands
    • Defining program learning outcomes and quality assurance benchmarks
  • Head, Strategic Planning Unit, International College (2008)

  Assessment & Examination Leadership

• Academic Teaching & Supervision”
  • Assistant Professor of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology, Yemen (2021–2026)
  • Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Science and Technology, Yemen (2026–Present)
  • Lecturer, Corporate Governance, Advanced Strategic Management, Advance HRM (USTY) Masters’ students (2021-present)
  • Lecturer, Organizational Behavior, Business Law, Company Law, Innovation and Creativity, and Business Ethics, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) at the International College (2010–2014).
  • Lecturer, Advanced Human Resource Management, Compensation Management, Business Law, and Industrial Relations, Open University of Malaysia (OUM) at USTY(2013–2019).
  • Lecturer, various business courses for Bachelor’s and Master’s students, University of Science and Technology (UST), Yemen (2013–present).
  • Entrepreneurship Lecturer and Trainer, Mubadara Program (in collaboration with ILO and SMEPS), Yemen (2013–2016).
  • Supervised two of the ten top entrepreneurial projects at Yemeni universities (2014–2016).
  • Supervised and trained graduates in the development of small business ventures (2014–present).
  • Lecturer, Communication and Advanced Public Speaking, International College, UST, Yemen (2004–2009).

   

  Publications and Academic Contributions

  • The Impact of Family Business Governance on Organizational Innovation: A Field Study at Family Firms Operating in Yemen.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363130250_The_Impact_of_Family_Business_Governance_on_Organizational_Innovation_A_Field_Study_at_Family_Firms_Operating_in_Yemen.

  • The Impact of Risk Management on Project Success: A Field Study at Humanitarian Organizations in Yemen.

  https://journals.ust.edu.ye/USTJMHS/article/view/92/56

  • The Impact of Food Safety Management System According to ISO 22000:2018 on Competitive Advantage at Arwa Mineral Water Company in Sana’a, Yemen.

  https://journals.ust.edu.ye/USTJMHS/article/view/101

  • The Role of Strategic Agility in Promoting Digital Transformation: A Field Study of Yemeni Banks in the Capital Municipality of Sana’a
  • The Impact of Strategic Intelligence on Organizational Performance: Evidence from Private Universities in Sana’a, Yemen

  https://journals.ust.edu.ye/USTJMHS/article/view/79

   

   

  Academic Development and Governance

  1. Developed several Family Constitutions as part of broader Family Governance frameworks (2021–present).
  2. Developed the Program Specification Document (PSD) for the Business Administration Program, UST.
  3. Recruited lecturers for academic programs, engaged alumni and industry professionals, and fostered collaboration with other departments at UST.
  4. Coordinated industrial training placements for graduate students, liaised with companies, and evaluated final reports as Coordinator of the Industrial Training Program (UUM–UST, 2010–2014).
  5. Liaised with business-related organizations to strengthen academic–industry partnerships.
  6. Coordinated and monitored the “Mubadara” Project for Young Entrepreneurs, leading to its approval by UST in collaboration with SMEPS (2014–2015).

   

  Academic Training Courses:

  1. Attended multiple courses on developing Program Specification Documents (PSD) and Course Specification Documents (CSD) for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
  2. Participated in a workshop on using AMOS as a newly added function to SPSS (2017).
  3. Attended a Training-of-Trainers (TOT) workshop on Entrepreneurship, sponsored by ILO and SMEPS (2013).
  4. Participated in a quality assurance workshop conducted by Malaysian expert Dr. Hasbullah (2010).
  5. Completed a training course on the use of SPSS for research purposes (2009).
  6. Attended a workshop on effective evaluation and assessment (2007).
  7. Participated in strategic planning workshops offered by the International College, University of Science and Technology (2007–2008).

   

  Academic Examination & Research Supervision

  • Member of Scientific Research Committee, UST – representing the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at the university level.
  • Served as an external/internal examiner for numerous Master’s theses in both Arabic and English.

  Appendix: Detailed List of MBA Theses Examined (External Examiner)

   

  1. Influence of Governance on Access to the Senior Donors Directly for Local non-Governmental Organizations in Yemen
  2. E-Literacy and Organization Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Organizations in Yemen.
  3. The Effect of Islamic Work Ethics on Entrepreneurial Orientation: An Empirical Study on Small Sized Businesses In Yemen.
  4. The Effect of Individual Characteristics on Entrepreneurial Orientation: A Study on Interior Design Companies in Yemen.
  5. The Impact of Cloud Computing on Project Management Efficiency in Non-Governmental Organizations in Yemen.
  6. Factors Influencing Students’ Acceptance and Usage of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Performance in Yemeni Universities in Sana’a.
  7. Effect of Human Resource (HR) Practices on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Performance in Yemen.
  8. Leveraging Social Media to Drive Growth and Resilience for SMEs in Yemen.
  9. Factors Influencing the Use of Social Media by SMEs and its Performance Outcome in Yemen.
  10. Critical Success Factors for Small and Medium Enterprises in Yemen.
  11. Transformational Leadership Dimensions and Their Impact on Employee Performance in SMEs in Sana’a.
  12. The Mediating Impact of Team Performance on the Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Service Quality at Local NGOs in Yemen.
  13. The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Retention: A Causal Study in Humanitarian Organizations in Sana’a
  14. The Role of Supervisors’ Support and Job Control in Enhancing Subordinate Leadership Aspiration (Gender-Based Study) within Humanitarian Response Organizations.
  15. Factors Influencing Quiet Quitting Among Non-Governmental Organizations Employees in Yemen.
  16. The Impact of Management Accounting Practices on Performance of NGOs in Yemen.
  17. The Impact of Managerial Change on Employee Performance in INGOs in Yemen.
  18. The Impact of Project Managers’ Leadership Competencies on Improving Humanitarian Crises Response in Nonprofit Organizations.
  19. The Impact of Humanitarian Logistics Management Practices on Emergency Response in INGOs in Yemen.
  20. Factors Influencing the Performance of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in NGOs in Yemen.
  21. The Impact of Effective Project Planning and Governance on Successful Project Implementation in INGOs: The Mediating Role of Risk Management.
  22. The Impact of Human Talent Management on Employees’ Performance: Empirical Study on United Nations Agencies in Yemen.
  23. The Impact of Flexible Working Arrangements and Work-Life Balance on Employees’ Performance at International Non-Profit Organizations.
  24. The Impact of Leadership Styles on Organizational Performance in International Non-Governmental Organizations in Yemen.
  25. Workplace Internet Leisure and Employee’s Productivity at Banking Sector in Sana’a.
  26. The Impact of Banking Performance on Customer Satisfaction in Yemen – Sana’a.
  27. The Impact of Training and Development on Employees’ Productivity: Case Study at Yemen Kuwait Bank.
  28. The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Innovation in the Banking Industry in Yemen.
  29. Factors That Affect the Financial Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions in Yemen.
  30. The Role of Service Quality on Student Satisfaction in Yemeni Private Universities.
  31. The Effect of Product Cues on Customer Purchasing Behavior in the Yemeni Textile Market.
  32. Factors Affecting Customer’s Online Buying Behavior in the Yemeni Market.
  33. The Impact of Social Media Marketing Activity and Customer Experience on Purchase Intention: The Mediating Role of Relationship Quality.
  34. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Utilization on Academic Performance at Private Universities in Yemen.
  35. Barriers Facing Total Quality Management (TQM) Implementation at Private Universities in Sana’a.
  36. Factors Affecting Project Success of Construction Projects in Yemeni Contracting Companies.
  37. Cost Overrun Factors: A Survey Study on Private Construction Projects in Yemen.
  38. Sustainability Practices in Healthcare Facilities in the Capital City of Sana’a.
  39. Collapse of Healthcare System: The Case of Public Health System During Crisis in Yemen.
  40. The Impact of Social Factors on the Success of Efforts to Rehabilitate Economic Projects After Wars – In Yemen.

   

  Organizational / managerial skills

  • Strong leadership and coordination skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills in planning, executing, evaluating, and coordinating academic programs.
  • Skilled in managing crises and unexpected challenges.
  • Effective internal and external communication for academic and entrepreneurship projects.
  • Outstanding stakeholder engagement with company managers, supervisors, and graduates through industrial training programs.

  Computer Proficiency:

  • Highly proficient in MS Windows, MS Office Suite, and presentation software.
  • Experienced in formatting professional reports and letters.
  • Typing speed: 50 words per minute in Arabic and English with high accuracy.

  Languages

  English: Proficient (speaking and writing)

  Arabic: Native speaker

  
  Links to research platform:
  - https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ar&user=wHdeySwAAAAJ
  - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammed-Shujaa-Udeen
  - https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9805-365
  - https://ust-ye.academia.edu/MShujaa