Qatar University (QU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) in an effort to further academic, educational, and professional initiatives for both institutions.
The event was opened by Dr Mustafa Kamal, department head, Accounting and Information Systems, College of Business and Economics followed by remarks by QU vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr Omar al-Ansari and remarks by IMA senior vice president, Jim Gurowka.
The MoU was signed by Dr al-Ansari and Gurowka. The agreement establishes IMA’s relationship with QU to enable ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchanges. As part of the partnership, QU will begin offering CMA (Certified Management Accountant) courses and materials to support students with their respective certification exams.
Hanadi Khalife, senior director of operations, Middle East, Africa and India, IMA, said, “The role of finance and accounting professionals is seeing a fundamental evolution in the current scenario and the need is to ensure that we have appropriate development paths in place for those aspiring to build a career in this sector.”
“Through such partnerships, we are striving to empower finance and accounting students to pursue globally-relevant and current professional qualifications to enhance their future career prospects. Qatar University is one of the leading educational institutions in the region and we are confident that this initiative will help to bridge the skills gap further by presenting tremendous benefits to students and the overall profession in the region,” he added
“At Qatar University, we endeavour to nurture the intellectual development of individuals so they may graduate to be leaders and go on to making a positive contribution to regional economies,” said a QU representative.
As part of the agreement, IMA has committed to providing CMA scholarships to the top ten distinguished QU students from all specialisations. Furthermore, IMA and QU will be working together to support and enhance various research programs for faculty members.
The MoU was signed by Dr al-Ansari and Gurowka. The agreement establishes IMA’s relationship with QU to enable ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchanges. As part of the partnership, QU will begin offering CMA (Certified Management Accountant) courses and materials to support students with their respective certification exams.
Hanadi Khalife, senior director of operations, Middle East, Africa and India, IMA, said, “The role of finance and accounting professionals is seeing a fundamental evolution in the current scenario and the need is to ensure that we have appropriate development paths in place for those aspiring to build a career in this sector.”
“Through such partnerships, we are striving to empower finance and accounting students to pursue globally-relevant and current professional qualifications to enhance their future career prospects. Qatar University is one of the leading educational institutions in the region and we are confident that this initiative will help to bridge the skills gap further by presenting tremendous benefits to students and the overall profession in the region,” he added
“At Qatar University, we endeavour to nurture the intellectual development of individuals so they may graduate to be leaders and go on to making a positive contribution to regional economies,” said a QU representative.
As part of the agreement, IMA has committed to providing CMA scholarships to the top ten distinguished QU students from all specialisations. Furthermore, IMA and QU will be working together to support and enhance various research programs for faculty members.