Naser J.

Najjar
Phone +973 36833091 E-mail najjarnaser@hotmail.com

Qualifications Summary

20+ years of experience in multicultural, multiethnic, and multi-religious environment 20+ years teaching from primary and middle-school to undergraduate and graduate (MBA) level Teaching experience in 10 different courses in finance & economics Capability and desire to teach other courses like Investments, Portfolio Management, Risk Management Review and coordination for courses, textbooks, curriculum, program, and degree requirement Able to coordinate multiple academic and administrative responsibilities and projects Effective work in both self-managed projects and team projects Energetic, positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking, practical, creative and adaptive

Education

Ph.D. Finance, 2004 2008, The Arab Academy for Banking, Amman, Jordan M.Sc. Finance, 2003 2004, The Arab Academy for Banking, Amman, Jordan High Diploma Finance, 2001 2003, The Arab Academy for Banking, Amman, Jordan B.A. Design and Applied Arts, 1984 1988, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

Professional Certifications
Counselor of International Arbitration, Dec. 2011 International Arbitration Center, Alexandria University, Egypt o The Introductory Course for preparing the Arab International Arbitrators o The Professional Course for preparing the Arab International Arbitrators Professional Education Certificate, 2000 2001 UNRWA / UNESCO Institute of Education, Amman, Jordan, 130 Credit Hours MBA course work, Mental Health Counseling, 1991-1993, Chicago State University, Chicago, USA Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills Certificate, 2008, Amman, Jordan

Academic Positions
2011-Present, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan, Assistant Professor in Finance, Department of Banking and Finance 2009-2011, Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain, Assistant Professor in Finance, Department Chairman- Banking and Finance 2008, Petra University, Amman, Jordan, Instructor, Finance 2007-2008, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan, Instructor, Finance 1999-2005, UNRWA, Amman, Jordan, Teacher 1990-1997, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, USA, Teacher

Courses Taught
SUBJECT Financial Management International Finance Commercial Bank Management Credit Analysis and Lending Financial Analysis using Excel Money and Banking Monetary and Financial Systems Public Finance Derivatives Macro-economics LEVEL 2nd yr, 3rd yr , MBA 3rd yr, MBA 2nd yr 4th yr 3rd 3rd yr 4th yr 4th yr. 3rd yr. 3rd yr YEARS TAUGHT 4yrs 4yrs 3yrs 1yr 1yr 1yr 1yr 2yrs 1yr 1yr

Academic Administration
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As an Instructor & Lecturer Taught undergraduate and graduate levels in the disciplines of banking and finance and economics Course preparation and planning Planned, controlled and facilitated interaction in the classroom Planned and employed appropriate evaluation and assessment tools Created a problem-based learning environment, through interactive classes and the use of technology Developed classes around real-world situations and industry problems Developed practical and applied exercises and projects Used online learning and information technology Organized and facilitated tutorials and small group learning Supervised and examined graduating students projects Prepared, administered and graded exams As a Department Chairman Prepared academic and administrative reports directly to the Dean of Business and Finance College. Assisted in coordinating curriculum design (banking and finance) to meet regulations and QAA. Counseled students when adjustment and academic problems arose Developed and cultivated relationships with the local business community and alumni. Established effective internal controls and procedures that conform to regulatory guidelines and industry practices Implemented strategies for success for the organization Conducted meetings to present information from the school administration Provided recommendations to the administration related to course assignment Ensured that various committees fulfill assigned tasks and stays on track Attended meetings of the larger organization to report on the committee's progress and receive feedback and directions from the university rector Chaired many meetings of various department committees Motivated faculty members to understand, execute and react to changes in conditions and to adjust the plan of action accordingly. Helped colleagues overcome certain pedagogical issues and problems with students Developed foundation courses for the MBA Program in three areas accounting, finance and management which resulted in the design of three new pre-MBA courses for entering MBA students with non-business background
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Developed a departmental operational plan based on the Universitys strategic plan for Banking & Finance Reviewed and recommended new applicants for Banking & Finance faculty positions Audited course file content for all Banking & Finance courses Maintained close relations with six major textbook publishers in the field of banking & finance Initiated changes with the faculty members in various fields of 13 textbooks

1990-1997, Chicago Public Schools, (Elementary level), Chicago, USA o Prepared objectives and outlines for various courses of study o Counseled students when adjustment and academic problems arose and met with parents o Prepared, administered and graded exams o Kept attendance and grade records

Business Experience
1990-1995, Financial Broker, Diversified Pacific Center, Chicago, USA o Loan Packaging o Income Tax preparation o Income Tax Consultation o Gathering client information, o analyzing client data o Loan recommendations o Client application assistance 1988-1990, Graphic Designer, Design Consulting Services, Chicago, USA o Medical Catalog Design o Corporate Stationary o Corporate Business Cards o Design and Art work Consultation

Academic Research

Ph.D. Dissertation: "The determinants of Hotel and Tourism Industry Financial Jordan" Performance in

Accepted and Submitted Papers: o The Impact of Corporate Governance on the Insurance Firms Performance in Bahrain. Naser J. NAJJAR published in International Journal of Learning and Development, Macrothink Institute, Vol. 2, Issue 1, March 17, 2012. o Determinants & Impact of FDI on Bahrains Economy. Naser J. NAJJAR and Ali Al MANSOOR, in review in International Journal of Economics and Finance, 2012. o Capital Structure of Insurance Companies in Bahrain. Naser J. NAJJAR and Krassimir PETROV, published in the International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 6, No. 11, November 2011 o Investigating the Asymmetric Recognition in Bahrain Stock Exchange. International Management Review (IMR) Journal, Lewis University USA. Vol.7, No.2, November 2011 o FinFuzRelat : Fuzzy Relational Redundancy Search Algorithm for Financial Decision Making, Nabil EL KADHI, Nahla EL ZANT and Naser NAJJAR, published in IKE - 2011 World comp Conference Las-Vegas 18-21 July 2011 Working Papers: o The Determinants of Capital Structure for Insurance Companies Listed in ASE o The Impact of Financial Information Systems on the Performance of Banks: An Empirical Investigation of Banks in Jordan o Mergers & Acquisitions of the GCC Investment Companies after the current financial crisis o Comparing financial performance of Major Banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain by Calculating Variety of Financial Ratios Research Interests: o International Finance o Risk Management o Capital Structure
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Information Technology

Computer Skills

Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills Certificate Proficient in Internet research SPSS

Membership

Egypt International Center of Arbitration/ Counselor The Arab Union for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights/ Counselor Jordan Society for Scientific Research (JSSR)

Multicultural Experience
Languages o English - Fluent o Arabic Native o Russian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian Basic Countries o Russia, 1982, 2010 Live and Study, Zaporojia Medical School o Turkey, 1983, 1987 Live. o Yugoslavia, 1983, 1987, Live and Study, Skopje Engineering School, o Greece, 1983-1986 visited o Saudi Arabia, 1987, 2001 visited o USA, 1988-1997 , Live, Study and Work o Bahrain, 2009-2011, Live and Work

References
Name/ Position Niranjan Mohanlal Vyas Full Professor Nabil Binhasan El Kadhi Associate Professor Krassimir Marinov Petrov Associate Professor Richard Thomas Cummings Assistant Professor Telephone No. E-mail Address

00973390036 nirenv@usca.edu Ahlia University, Bahrain 20 00973362589 nelkadhi@ahliauniversity.ed Ahlia University, Bahrain u.bh 22
elkadhi.nabil@neuf.fr

00973367871 Krassimir_petrov@hotmail. Ahlia University, Bahrain com 26 00973391858 richard@ahliauniversity.edu Ahlia University, Bahrain .bh 02
cummings@batelco.com.bh