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The Faculty of Business has opened its hospitality lounge to academic and administrative staff as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening human connections among colleagues and providing a comfortable space for friendly interaction in a positive professional atmosphere.
The hospitality lounge contributes to supporting a collaborative work environment within the faculty by offering an appropriate space for daily gatherings, strengthening social ties, and creating opportunities for constructive interaction outside the formal work setting. It also serves as a welcoming meeting point that fosters team spirit and institutional belonging.
The faculty also welcomes former colleagues to visit and reconnect with its members, reflecting the spirit of continuity and the depth of relationships that unite members of this academic institution.
The Faculty of Business looks forward to making the hospitality lounge a central platform for enhancing collegiality and strengthening bridges of cooperation among all its staff.
The Accreditation and Quality Center at Yarmouk University held a specialized workshop aimed at enhancing the readiness of academic programs to obtain local accreditation in accordance with the standards of the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission.
The workshop was delivered by Ms. Sawsan Al-Radaideh, Head of the Program Classification Section at the Accreditation and Quality Center. During the session, she addressed the key local accreditation standards, mechanisms for preparing program files, requirements for developing learning outcomes and conducting gap analysis, as well as the steps for documenting the necessary evidence and proofs to ensure the achievement of academic quality at both college and program levels.
The workshop targeted faculty members and administrative staff from the Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Mass Communication, with the aim of raising their level of readiness to complete local accreditation procedures, improving quality assurance practices, and strengthening a culture of academic excellence.
As part of the Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University’s commitment to linking academic knowledge with practical application, a group of students from the Department of Finance and Banking visited the Jordan Securities Commission, accompanied by Dr. Anas Al-Qudah and Dr. Lara Haddad.
During the visit, specialists from the Commission delivered a comprehensive presentation on its functions and role in regulating financial markets, as well as the mechanisms of monitoring and supervising listed companies. They also explained investor protection procedures and efforts to enhance transparency in financial transactions. In addition, students were introduced to the Commission’s legal framework, the electronic services it provides, and the licensing and disclosure mechanisms.
The visit provided students with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in direct discussions with Commission officials, which helped expand their practical knowledge of financial markets and connect theoretical concepts studied in classrooms with real-world applications in the workplace.
This visit comes as part of a series of field activities organized by the department to enhance students’ skills, develop their understanding of the financial sector, and familiarize them with best professional practices within Jordan’s financial market institutions.
The Department of Business Administration at Yarmouk University organized a scientific visit to Al-Durra Food Industries Company in Al-Hassan Industrial City for students majoring in Supply Chain Management and Logistics Sciences, under the supervision of Dr. Lubna Baqleh.
This visit aimed to link the theoretical concepts taught in the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management course with practical application.
At the beginning of the visit, students toured the factory’s production departments, where they were introduced to the various production stages, and visited the Quality Control and Food Safety Department. The tour concluded with a special seminar during which a video presentation was delivered, introducing the students to the company’s history, development journey, and the structure of its supply chain. Subsequently, the Purchasing Department Manager explained the objectives of procurement, its strategic role in supply chain management within the company, and outlined the system and mechanisms followed in the purchasing process.
The students also had the opportunity to meet the factory’s General Manager, Mr. Mohammad Khair, who welcomed them, spoke about the company’s vision, and provided valuable practical advice that served as a source of motivation and inspiration.
This visit enabled students to gain a realistic understanding of the course content, contributing to the enrichment of their applied knowledge, the development of their skills, and opening opportunities for industrial training during their studies, as well as future employment prospects after graduation.
The Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University held a joint meeting with the Faculty of Pharmacy, attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Prof. Yahya Melhem, and the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Alaa Al-Jabali, along with representatives from the Department of Marketing. The meeting aimed to explore the possibility of introducing joint and specialized academic programs between the two faculties in the fields of pharmaceutical marketing and pharmaceutical product management, in line with the needs of the local and regional labor market and contributing to the preparation of qualified graduates who combine pharmaceutical knowledge with managerial and marketing skills.
The meeting also discussed mechanisms for academic cooperation between the two faculties, the exchange of expertise, and the design of flexible study plans that integrate practical and applied components, thereby enhancing students’ employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical and marketing sectors.
Prof. Yahya Melhem, Dean of the Faculty of Business, emphasized the importance of such interdisciplinary academic partnerships, noting that the development of innovative programs supports the university’s vision of keeping pace with global trends in professional education.
For his part, Prof. Alaa Al-Jabali, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, affirmed the faculty’s readiness to develop these specialized programs in cooperation with the Faculty of Business and to mobilize its academic staff to support them, in a manner that meets the needs of the pharmaceutical marketing and pharmacy management sectors.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to form a joint committee to formulate the outcomes and develop a detailed plan for establishing the proposed programs, to be submitted to the relevant authorities to complete the accreditation procedures.
The Dean of the Faculty of Business, Professor Dr. Yahya Melhem, received a delegation of educational consultants from the global company Odoo, as part of efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation and develop students’ skills in computerized systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.
During the meeting, the company’s consultants delivered an introductory presentation on the latest technological solutions offered by Odoo in business-related fields and highlighted the importance of integrating smart applications into the educational environment. This contributes to linking theoretical knowledge with practical application and enables students to acquire skills that meet labor market needs.
The meeting also discussed ways to enhance future partnership between the two sides and provide opportunities for Faculty of Business students to benefit from training programs and practical workshops, in addition to the possibility of incorporating Odoo systems into the Faculty’s practical courses.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dean of the Faculty of Business expressed appreciation for Odoo’s efforts in supporting the educational process, emphasizing the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cooperation with leading institutions in technology and digital transformation fields.
Under the patronage of the Dean of the Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University, Professor Dr. Yahya Melhem, the Department of Business Administration organized a scientific seminar on Tuesday, 25/11/2025, entitled “Circular Economy Skills and Their Relationship with Business Organizations.” The seminar was delivered by Dr. Mohammad Naji and Mr. Sufian Malkawi, and moderated by the Head of the Department, Dr. Ammar Alawneh.
The seminar addressed key contemporary concepts related to the circular economy, highlighting the most important skills required by business organizations to transition toward sustainable economic models. It also presented practical applications that can be adopted by local institutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
The speakers emphasized the importance of raising awareness among students and professionals in the business sector regarding the principles of the circular economy, given its significant role in improving institutional performance, reducing resource waste, and strengthening competitive advantage in markets.
The seminar was organized by the Department of Business Administration at the Faculty of Business and was attended by a number of faculty and administrative staff members, as well as students interested in the field.
Al-Tamimi from the Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University participates in the Management Accounting Research Group Conference in the United Kingdom.
The Faculty of Business at Yarmouk University extends its highest congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Noor Al-Qara’an from the Department of Public Administration on the occasion of obtaining her PhD in Public Administration from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom – Britain.
Wishing her continued success and prosperity, and further progress and contribution in her academic and research career. We pray that this academic achievement will be a great beginning for distinguished professional stages, God willing.
