About the Vice Deanship

The Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation takes great pride in its central role in supporting the achievement of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. We are dedicated to contributing to human development and community growth by directing our efforts toward offering innovative research programs and projects that meet the needs of the job market and enhance our academic standing.

We are committed to our university's vision of excellence in education and scientific research. We strive diligently to realize this vision by enhancing distinguished graduate programs and focusing our efforts on developing scientific research that contributes to knowledge advancement and societal development.

We consistently aim for the highest levels of quality and excellence in our endeavors. We prioritize the development of scientific research and innovation as key tools for prosperity and progress.

Our dedication extends to providing the best services and support to students and faculty members. We eagerly anticipate achieving inspiring successes together on your academic and research journey.

The Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation was founded with the goal of realizing the vision, mission, and objectives of the college, aimed at elevating education and scientific research while fostering innovation in various aspects of academic life.

The importance of the Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation is particularly evident in its strong focus on students. The agency is wholeheartedly committed to elevating their understanding, nurturing their talents, and maximizing their capabilities. We provide an appropriate educational environment that promotes their active participation and empowers them in research and creative endeavors.

The mission of our Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation includes enhancing critical and research thinking, providing support and guidance to researchers and students, and promoting a culture of innovation and technology transfer. Additionally, we ensure that classrooms equipped with the necessary tools and facilities to ensure outstanding educational outcomes, enabling our students to compete locally and internationally and meet the demands of the job market. We are determined to ensure our students' readiness for the job market and to provide job opportunities for our college graduates.

The Vice Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation at the College of Business Administration is crucial in elevating academic excellence and scientific research within the college, contributing to the university's vision. The responsibilities of the Vice Deanship include:

  • Supervising the units under the Vice Deanship and ensuring effective coordination among units to achieve scientific research and innovation goals.
  • Guiding and developing the capabilities of the college's faculty in the field of scientific research, aiming to higher their potential and stimulate creativity and innovation.
  • Supervising the development of research strategies and plans and establishing mechanisms for their implementation within the college to ensure the achievement of research objectives.
  • Developing plans and regulations necessary to guide researchers and postgraduate students in serving developmental goals and addressing societal issues in their studies and research.
  • Monitoring the provision of financial support for research from both the university and external funding sources.
  • Supervising the creation and development of postgraduate programs that meet national needs and directives.
  • Monitoring the implementation of introductory programs for postgraduate students to guide them effectively toward scientific research paths.
  • Monitoring postgraduate students academically, ensuring registration compliance and scheduling in postgraduate programs.
  • Monitoring the operations of postgraduate studies in the college, including examinations and committees.
  • Supervising the development (updating and establishment) of postgraduate programs to align with national strategies, directives, and labor market requirements.
  • Localizing all quality practices to ensure the best possible performance in line with academic accreditation standards for postgraduate programs.
  • Ensuring the availability of a suitable educational environment, including educational facilities, to ensure the best performance of postgraduate programs.
  • Monitoring academic associations and research chairs and enhancing cooperation with the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
  • Promoting an entrepreneurial environment within the university through organizing awareness events, workshops, and lectures.

Contact Us

Vice Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation

Dr. Latifa Abdullah Almusfar

laalmusfar@iau.edu.sa

32120

Office Director

Amal Ibrahim AlEssa

aialessa@iau.edu.sa

33087

Coordinator of Graduate Studies Unit

Mohammed Abdulmohsen AlZaher

maalzaher@iau.edu.sa

30820

Coordinator of the Scientific Research Unit

Zahrah Ali Aseedah

zaaseedah@iau.edu.sa

32069

Coordinator of Innovation Unit

Omar Abdulaziz AlMulhim

oamulhim@iau.edu.sa

32076

 

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Published on: 24 October 2023
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