In a major initiative to foster educational excellence in the finance sector, Qatar Chamber, in collaboration with Oryx Universal College in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University in Qatar, hosted an event on Monday, marking the launch of the ‘Investment Catalyst Scholarship Award 2024’.
This initiative offers a substantial scholarship covering 30% of the tuition fees for the ‘MSc Investment and Finance Programme’. Students will complete the entire programme in Qatar and upon completion, students will graduate from Liverpool John Moores University with a master’s level award of the degree.
During the event, Qatar Chamber board member Ali bin Abdul Latif al-Misnad delivered an opening in the presence of Officer at OUC officials, Professor Mohamed Najdawi, Vice-President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic, and Dr Moheeb AbouAlqumboz, the dean of Leadership and Business College.
Al-Misnad, who underscored the chamber’s dedication to advancing the education sector in Qatar, announced that the course will commence on January 14, 2024, at the Oryx Universal College Campus in Qatar. He highlighted that professionals in finance, banking, insurance, real estate, and top-tier business consultancy are invited to avail themselves of this significant scholarship opportunity.
In his speech, al-Misnad expressed confidence in the programme’s potential to substantially enhance Qatar’s investment, finance, and business landscape. He emphasised the programme’s capacity, which is delivered by a team of distinguished faculty, to significantly uplift the expertise of sector professionals.
On his part, Najdawi elaborated on the diverse range of British degrees offered by Oryx Universal College, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, Qatar. These include specialised master’s programmes in project management, leadership and management practice, investment and finance, and cybersecurity, along with notable bachelor’s programmes in various engineering and management fields.
Najdawi underscored the global recognition and stringent quality assurance of these globally recognised degree programmes, emphasising their alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Qatar.
He expressed his confidence that the investment and finance programme would be instrumental in achieving the objectives set forth in Qatar National Vision 2030 by empowering the human capital of the nation to thrive through global challenges and local demand.
AbouAlQumboz added that the programme is designed to address the evolving challenges in Qatar’s investment sector, particularly in the context of the country’s new economic strategies.
He also emphasised the programme’s role in enhancing students’ capabilities for sustainable financial decision-making in both local and global contexts, preparing them to tackle current and future challenges effectively.
AbouAlQumboz noted that this ambitious scholarship initiative is set to make a significant impact on the financial sector, aligning with Qatar’s strategic educational and economic goals.