School of Business & Quality Management
Building Impactful Collaborations that Connect Academia with Real-world Business Excellence.
Doctor of Philosophy in Quality Management
- What you earn
- Doctor of Philosophy in Quality Management
- Program Duration
- 7–12 Semesters
- Credit Hours
- 60 Credit Hours (30 credit hours of coursework and 30 credit hours of dissertation).
- Tuition Fees
- AED 5,000 per credit hour, in addition to applicable administrative fees
- Language
- English
- Enroll Before
- Fall Semester: Before July - Spring Semester: Before November
Quality & Excellence
Level 7 Micro-Credential in Government Excellence Model Assessor
- What you earn
- Certificate of Completion from HBMSU and Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program
- Course Duration
- 37 training days (5 hours per training day + test + project)
- Schedule
- Start date for batch 36: 10 November 2026
- Tuition Fee
- AED 35,400
- Language
- Arabic
- Delivery Method
- Live online training sessions + self-learning
Quality & Excellence
Institutional Principles of Customer Relationship Management for the UAE 7-Star Service Center Rating System
Quality & Excellence
Level 7 Micro-Credential in Government Performance Management
- What you earn
- Certificate of Completion in Government Performance Management issued by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
- Course Duration
- 30 Days (90 Training Hours)
- Schedule
- Live Online Learning Sessions (Starting 12 October 2026)
- Tuition Fee
- AED 32,000
- Language
- Arabic
- Delivery Method
- Live online training sessions + self-learning
Leadership & Management
International Leadership Program – Shaping Impactful Leaders
Leadership & Management
Government Communication and Institutional Reputation Management
- What you earn
- Certificate of Completion Course Duration: 20 Training Hours (4 Training Days)
- Course Duration
- Live Online Sessions + Self-Paced Learning
- Schedule
- Start Date: 17 August 2026 | Timings: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
- Tuition Fee
- AED 6,000 (5% VAT Inclusive)
- Language
- Arabic
- Enroll Before
- 02 November 2026
AI & Technology
Quality & Excellence
Integrated Program for Corporate Excellence Awards
- What you earn:
- Certificate of Completion (Non-Credit Program)
- Course Duration:
- 30 Training Hours (10 Training Days x 3 Hours Daily + Case Study)
- Schedule:
- Live Online Sessions + Self-Paced Learning (Beginning 23 November 2026)
- Tuition Fee:
- AED 15,000 (5% VAT Inclusive) | Payment Plan Available
- Language(s):
- English
- Enroll Before:
- 23 November 2026
AI & Technology
Digital Governance and Data Management
- What you earn
- Certificate of Completion (Non-Credit Program)
- Course Duration
- 21 Training Hours Distributed Over 7 Training Days
- Schedule
- Live Online Sessions + Self-Paced Learning (Start Date: 10 August 2026 | Timing: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
- Tuition Fee
- AED 10,000 (5% VAT Inclusive) | Payment Plan Available
- Language
- English
- Enroll Before
- 10 August 2026
Industry Partnerships
Partnering with leading organizations to drive innovation and opportunity.
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University builds strong industry partnerships that connect academic learning with professional practice, creating learning experiences that are directly aligned with market needs. Through collaborations with public, private, and nonprofit organizations, the School of Business and Quality Management ensures that its curriculum stays responsive, applied, and future-focused. These partnerships support, coursework-assessment, internships, research projects, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities for learners, preparing graduates to step confidently into leadership roles across sectors while driving quality, innovation, and organizational excellence.
Accreditation for the School of Business and Quality Management
Build your career with flexible, accredited business degrees trusted by employers and aligned with national standards.
All programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
This credential enables learners to transfer academic credits into Undergraduate and Master’s degree programs.
The School offers bachelor’s degrees in quality management, Human Resource Management, and Accounting, alongside a portfolio of master’s programs in Organizational Excellence, Innovation and Change Management, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Project Management, and Human Resource Management, designed to meet evolving industry and public-sector needs.
Meet the faculty
Prof. Jamal Abu Rashed
Dean, School of Business and Quality Management
Prof. Bassem Jarboui
Full Professor
Prof. Ebrahim Soltani
Full Professor
Prof. Mounir El Khatib
Full Professor
Dr. Shaima Al Harmoodi
Associate Professor
Dr. Tahir Masood
Associate Professor
Dr. Mohammad Alsmairat
Associate Professor
Dr. Shatha Hawarna
Associate Professor
Dr. Umar Kayani
Associate Professor
Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Rafique
Associate Professor
Dr. Meera Al Marri
Associate Professor
Dr. Ali Omar Abu-Yasein
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rachid Jabbouri
Assistant Professor
Dr. Md Reiazul Haque
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aneeq Inam
Assistant Professor
Dr. Arij Lahmar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Andrew Bratton
Assistant Professor