The Qasim Ibrahim School of Business (QISB), formerly known as the Faculty of Business Management, is a leading institution for business and management education in the Maldives. Established in 2007 as part of ³Ô¹ÏÍø, QISB has built a strong national reputation for academic excellence and professional development.
As the first Gold Tuition provider of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA) in the Maldives, QISB offers comprehensive ACCA qualifications alongside its regular business programs. The school prides itself on its highly qualified and experienced academic staff, robust research initiatives, and strong industry connections that enhance the learning experience of its students.
QISB is committed to creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters innovative thinking and prepares students for the global business landscape. The school maintains close relationships with its students, alumni, and stakeholders to continuously evolve and meet the changing demands of the business sector. Under the leadership of Dean Abdulla Nafiz, QISB continues to serve as a vibrant hub for learning, research, entrepreneurship development, and professional growth.
Deans Message
Assalaam a’laikum
On behalf of the entire QISB (formerly known as the Faculty of Business Management) team, I am delighted to extend you a warm welcome to our webpage.
Since 2007, QISB has continued to build a strong national reputation as the leading choice for business and management education in the country. Built on the core values of ³Ô¹ÏÍø, QISB seeks input from our students, alumni and various stakeholders to continuously meet and exceed their expectations.
Being the first Gold Tuition provider of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA) in the Maldives, we also offer the full suite of ACCA qualifications to meet the growing needs of the accounting and finance sectors of the Maldives.
Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, an alumni, a parent, or a visitor, we are thrilled to have you explore the opportunities and resources our business school offers. Our business school is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment, cultivating innovative thinking, and preparing our students to thrive in the ever-changing global business landscape.
We take pride in our highly qualified experienced academic staff, research and strong industry connections that provide invaluable learning experiences for our students.
I encourage you to take a virtual tour of our programs, academic staff profiles, and the exciting initiatives happening within our school. Feel free to contact our dedicated team if you have any questions or if there is anything we can assist you with.
Thank you for visiting our webpage and we hope it provides you with valuable insights into what makes our business school a vibrant community for learning, research, entrepreneurship development, and professional growth.
Warm regards
Abdulla Nafiz
Dean, Qasim Ibrahim School of Business (QISB)
Abdulla Nafiz is the Dean of the Faculty of Business Management (FBM) at ³Ô¹ÏÍø. With more than 8 years of service at ³Ô¹ÏÍø,
Mr. Nafiz has been instrumental in the growth and development of FBM. Mr. Nafiz's educational background... read more
Customer & International Markets
Enterprise Project
SMEs and Family-Owned Businesses
Dr. Ahsan Ahmed Jaleel holds the esteemed position of Associate Dean at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Faculty of Business Management, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. Having earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Monash University and a Master... read more
Applied Business Project
Conducting Evidence Based Research
Consumer Behavior
Gamified/Simulation based Learning
Dr Byju K.P. Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, where he has been teaching for 6 years. He holds a Doctoral degree in Business Management (Pondicherry Central University - India) and a... read more
Strategic Management
Integrated Business Management Simulation
Managing People in a Global Context
Strategy and Implementation
Focusing on Negative Emotions
Gamified Learning
Simulation Effectiveness
Dr. Shahnawaz Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management. He holds a PhD in Business Management (Finance), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NIILM, New Delhi) and a Masters in Commerce IGNOU. Dr. Ali has passed... read more
Dr. Shahnawaz Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management. He holds a PhD in Business Management (Finance), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NIILM, New Delhi) and a Masters in Commerce IGNOU. Dr. Ali has passed... read more
Dr. Mir Hasan Naqvi is an accomplished academic with a strong background in economics, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Environmental Economics. Dr. Naqvi furthered his academic journey by completing his doctoral studies from an esteemed institution where he focused on... read more
Foundation of Economics with Managerial Economics
Credit Management - Theory And Practice
International Trade and Finance
Industry Placement
Islamic Banking And Finance
Agricultural Economics
Environmental Economics
Human Resource Development
Fathimath Umar
Introduction to Marketing
Wellness and Spa Management
Sustainable Tourism Development
Industrial Placement
Meet Aishath Thashkeel, our Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management. With over 4 years of experience at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, she brings expertise in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, having earned a Master of Arts in this field from... read more
HR Development & Knowledge Management
Strategy and Human Resource Management
HR Management
HR Development
Knowledge Management
Counterproductive Work behavior
Chatbots in HR
Mr. Shajeer Sainudeen is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management at ³Ô¹ÏÍø. He holds a Master of Commerce in Finance and International Business, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from The University... read more
Business Marketing in Society (UWE)
Applied Marketing Practice (UWE)
Managing
Organizational Change (UWE)
International Business (UWE)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (UWE)
Managing People (UWE)
Equality Law and Diversity (UWE)
Marketing (Branding, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Customer-Brand Relationships)
Entrepreneurship
Nuzha Nizam
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business Management (FBM). He holds an MBA in International Management from Federation University Australia. His expertise lies in areas such as operations management, supply chain management, quality lean six... read more
Managing Organizational Performance
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Operations and Strategy
Managing People
Project Quality Control and Management