AHLIA - Key Persons


Dr. Adnan Jabbar Radhi Al-Jubouri

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Ahlam Ali Mohamed Hassan

Job Titles:
  • President Assistant for QA & Planning / Assistant Professor / President Office

Dr. Ahmed Abdulhusain Ali Abdulhusain

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Ahmed Jedidi

Job Titles:
  • Dean of College of Engineering
  • Dean of the College of Engineering
  • Dean of the College of Engineering / Associate Professor
Dr. Ahmed Jedidi received PhD degree in System of Computer Engineering in 2012 at the National School of Engineering Sfax University Tunisia. Also, he is a member in the laboratory "Computer & Embedded Systems" University of Sfax, Tunisia. The line of research focuses on the detection, localization and estimation of crosstalk in all-optical networks (AONs), the embedded system performance, optical network communication and Wireless sensor network. Besides, he has a number of research papers published in international journals and conferences. He has more than 10 years' experience in teaching in various universities in Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. Particular, he teaching Computer and network courses.

Dr. Ali Abdulnabi Ebrahim Mohamed Hasan

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Amani Ali Abbas Ali

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Ammar Al Hawaj

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director of Communications and International Relations
  • Executive Director of Communications and International Relations / Brunel University PhD ( WR ) Coordinator / MSEM Programme Coordinator / Assistant Professor / Management and Marketing Dept.

Dr. Ammar Sami Mohamed Saleh

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Telecommunication Engineering Dept

Dr. Anwar Al Naqi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
  • Member of the Associate Professor, Applied Science Organization, Kuwait

Dr. Ebrahim Ahmed Ali Abdulla

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Enas Elballat

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Esra Aldhaen

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director for Strategy, Quality and Sustainability

Dr. Esra Saleh Al

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director for Strategy, Quality and Sustainability

Dr. Faisal Al Mousawi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
  • Member of the Former President of RCSI Bahrain

Dr. Faisal Naser Mohamed Naser

Job Titles:
  • Acting Dean of Student Affairs

Dr. Fatema Ebrahim Salem Sulaiman Al Rawahi

Job Titles:
  • Acting Director of CME / Assistant Professor / Management and Marketing Dept.

Dr. Fatema Saleh Fares Abdulla Al

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Hameed Ebrahim Ali Matar

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Hasan Saeed Hasan Ali Ahmed

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor
  • Department of Interior Design / College of Arts & Science

Dr. Hooreiya Abbas Yusuf

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Hooria Ali Hafedh

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Iyyappan Moorthi

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Jenan Moosa Hasan

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Information Technology Dept
  • Chairman of Information Technology Dept / Assistant Professor / Information Technology Dept.
  • Researcher With a
Jenan Moosa is a dedicated educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brunel University, London. With years of experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates in Information Technology and Computer Science, Jenan has honed her skills in effectively communicating complex concepts and imparting knowledge and fostering intellectual growth among students. Throughout her career, Jenan has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and mentorship. Her supervision experience extends to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, where she has guided and supported their academic pursuits, nurturing the next generation of professionals in the field. In addition to her teaching roles, Jenan is an active contributor to research in Computer Science. She has published numerous papers across diverse areas of the discipline, showcasing her breadth of expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. As a member of The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jenan remains engaged in discussions surrounding the ethical and societal implications of technological advancements, reflecting her commitment to responsible innovation and the betterment of society. Teaching Areas Programming Databaset Design and Implementation Software Engineering Digital Forensics Business Intelligence Research Methodology Ethics in Engineering and IT Human Computer Interaction

Dr. Karima Jaafar Mohamed Shaikh

Job Titles:
  • Almusali

Dr. Khaled Ramadan Mohamed Ali

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Maha Ebrahim Khalifa Sultan Al Saadoon

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Majeed Abdulnabi Ali Saleh Amini

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Mathematical Sciences, Languages and General Studies Department / Assistant Professor

Dr. Maria Akbar Husain

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Maryam Abdulla Al

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. May Jalal Al Saffar

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Department of Interior Design
  • Chairman of Department of Interior Design / Assistant Professor / Department of Interior Design
Dr. May Al Saffar is a Bahraini national, who has a PhD from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Aain, in History and Theory of Architecture. For almost two decades, she has served as an architect, interior designer, project developer, academic in the field of architecture and interior design, and external examiner for graduation projects and design studios locally and abroad. In addition to that she is a member in number of Ahlia University committees, as well as other external non-governmental organizations. Dr. May Al Saffar's experience is a mix of academic, professional practice, and administrative activities. Teaching Areas Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency Human behavior and interaction with the built environment Interpretation of meaning in cultural contexts Teaching and Learning design-oriented courses

Dr. Mehak Khurana

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor
  • Information Technology Dept. College of Information Technology
Dr. Mehak Khurana is an accomplished and dedicated Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv11) with an illustrious career spanning over 13 years in the fields of research and teaching. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Ahlia University where she will contribute her extensive expertise to advancing the fields. Prior to joining Ahlia University, Dr. Khurana worked at The NorthCap University, since 2012, where she made significant contributions to both the academic and practical realms of Cybersecurity and Information Security. Her academic journey is marked by exceptional achievements, including the attainment of a Ph.D. specializing in Information Security and Cryptography. Complementing this, she was honored with a silver medal for her M.Tech degree in Information Technology from USICT, GGSIPU, India. Her specialization encompasses Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Cryptography. She has left an indelible mark on academia through her prolific publications in renowned journals, conferences, books, and patents. She demonstrated her commitment to aligning education with industry best practices; she introduced and designed cutting-edge courses in Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Software Vulnerabilities, and Web and Mobile Security. Her mentorship extends to guiding B.Tech., M.Tech. projects, and Ph.D. scholars, nurturing the potential of future leaders in the field. She convened the International Conference on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics in collaboration with Springer in April 2021 and International conference on Intelligent Systems for Cybersecurity in collaboration with IEEE in May 2024. She served as a valuable resource person for various Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, guest lectures, invited talks, panelists, etc. Her active involvement in chairing sessions at various conferences underscores her expertise and prominence in the academic community. She edited books for esteemed publishers such as Springer, CRC Press, Wiley, and many more. Furthermore, highlight as a reviewer for reputable journals and a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for various international conferences highlights her commitment to fostering excellence. Her contributions have earned her recognition as the Emerging Women Leader in Cybersecurity Sector in 2023 by StarDiVvaz Women Awards, presented by Dr. Rajshri Singh, IPS, IGP Haryana State Crime. Likewise, her selection as one of the top three finalists for the Cyberjutsu award by Womencyberjutsu in Virginia, US, underscores her standing as a prominent Cyber Educator. Teaching Areas Cryptography and Computer Security Data Structure Operating Systems JAVA programming Software Engineering Penetration Testing Information Security Cyber Security Web and Mobile Security Secure Coding Software Vulnerabilities C/C++ Programming Computer Network Risk Assessment and Analysis, Ethical Hacking

Dr. Mohamed Ali Habib Abdulhusain Abdulla

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Mohamed Hasan Mohamed

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohamed Hasan Mohamed Hasan joined Ahlia University in 2015. He holds a PhD degree in Education in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Exeter, UK. He obtained his Master's degree in TESOL from the University of Essex, UK, in 2009 and his Bachelor's degree in English and Translation from the University of Bahrain, in 2007. Between 2007 and 2008, Dr Mohamed worked as an Arabic teacher assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, where he also took postgraduate courses in TESOL. Dr. Hasan has experience in teaching English to both adults and young learners. In addition to teaching at several private institutes in Bahrain from 2006 to 2014, he taught as a part-timer at the English Language Center at the University of Bahrain between February, 2010 and January, 2011. Currently, he is teaching English to the students at Ahlia University.

Dr. Noor Al Sayed

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator for Statistical Support Unit
  • Coordinator for Statistical Support Unit / Assistant Professor / Accounting Finance and Banking Dept.

Dr. Rafeeqa Abdulla Bin Rajab

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Salah Mahdi Ahmed Abdulrasool Al Hamad

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Subhashini Bhaskaran

Job Titles:
  • Director of Centre for Information and Learning Systems

Dr. Suresh Subramanian

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Multimedia Science Department
  • Chairman of Multimedia Science Department / Assistant Professor

Dr. Thaira Al

Job Titles:
  • President Assistant for Media, Marketing & Public Relations

Dr. Yaser Ali Taher Jawad

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Zainab Abdulnabi

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Mass Communication & Public Relations
  • Chairman of Mass Communication & Public Relations / Assistant Professor

Dr. Zainab Jaafar Al

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Zakeya Redha Sanad

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor
  • Accounting Finance and Banking Dept. College of Business & Finance

Dr. Zuhair Hussain

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Mr . Roel Que Almendra

Job Titles:
  • Network Administrator

Mr. Abdulla Ahmed Isa Al

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

MR. ABDULLA SAEED

Job Titles:
  • Information Officer

Mr. Ahmed Hasan Saleh

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff

MR. AL AMIN ZAHER MIAH


MR. ALI ABDULREDHA AHMED

Job Titles:
  • Director Financial Affairs Directorate

Mr. Ali Husain Ahmed Mulla

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer / Accounting Finance

Mr. Ali Mohamed

Job Titles:
  • Web Assistant Officer

Mr. Ammar Mohamed Isa Ali

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Officer

MR. ARUN CHAND

Job Titles:
  • Clerk

MR. BHARAT DAAKAL


Mr. Bineesh Bhaskaran

Job Titles:
  • IT / Web Support & Admin

MR. CHANDRAN CHAMUNDI PARAMBATH


MR. DIPAK DHAKAL


Mr. Farooq Y. Al Moayyed - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Mr. Gowrishankar Srinivasan

Job Titles:
  • Business Relations Manager

Mr. Hamad Abdulla Hamad Al

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Mr. Hani Mohamed Habib Ali Ismail

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Officer / Marketing, Media & Public Relations Directorate

Mr. Hasan Abdulameer

Job Titles:
  • Network Administrator

Mr. Hasan Alaswad

Job Titles:
  • Director of ICTC

MR. HASAN MOHAMED JAAFAR

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Head of Student Accounts

MR. HASSEN ABUBEKER MOHAMMED


MR. HUSAIN BAQER

Job Titles:
  • Head of Purchasing

MR. HUSAIN JAAFAR

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Services Officer

Mr. HUSAIN MAJED AMIN

Job Titles:
  • Senior Training Officer
  • Senior Training Officer / Human Resources

MR. HUSAIN MOHAMED ALSABBAGH

Job Titles:
  • Head of Press and Publishing
  • Marketing, Media & Public Relations Directorate

Mr. Husain Mohamed Habib

Job Titles:
  • Director of Professional Relations

Mr. Husain Yusuf Ahmed Mohamed

Job Titles:
  • Developer

Mr. Jahangir Mohiuddin

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Technician

Mr. Jasim Alsakran

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Student Council President

Mr. Khaled Mohamad Darkazalli

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director Office

Mr. Mahmood A. Ahad Akbar

Job Titles:
  • Officer / Student Activities and Services Directorate

MR. MAHMOOD ABDULHADI

Job Titles:
  • Head of Maintenance

Mr. Mahmood Ali Ebrahim Ali

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Officer

Mr. Mohamed Abduljalil Abbas Naser Ali

Job Titles:
  • Lab Assistant

Mr. Mohamed Al Sayed

Job Titles:
  • Lab Assistant

MR. MOHAMED JASIM ALI

Job Titles:
  • Director of Administrative Services

Mr. Mohamed Younis Ashoori

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Officer / Student Counseling Directorate

Mr. Mohammad A. Al Naqi

Job Titles:
  • Vice - Chairman of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Mr. Mohammed Badaw

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer / Information Technology Dept. College of Information Technology

Mr. Moosa Jameel

Job Titles:
  • Officer / Human Resources Directorate

MR. ODAY A.JALIL AL HUBAIL

Job Titles:
  • Director of Media Production Centre

MR. PEMA LAMA

Job Titles:
  • Supervisor - Security Guard

MR. ROJKUMAR KATTODIKUNIYIL

Job Titles:
  • Supervisor

Mr. Sadeq Abdulameer Alherz

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Accountant

MR. SADEQ ABDULJABBAR HABIB


Mr. Salah Ahmed Khalifa Mohamed

Job Titles:
  • Director of Ahlia Centre for Entrepreneurship / Lecturer / Management and Marketing Dept.

Mr. Sayed Ali Faisal Abdulnabi

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Planning

Mr. Sayed Mohamed Faisal


Mr. Sayed Salman Al Alawi

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Officer / Professional Relations Directorate

Mr. Shankar Gopalakrishnan

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Financial Controller
  • Financial Controller & Advisor / Financial

Mr. Subeesh V. Saseendran

Job Titles:
  • Health & Safety Officer

MR. SURESH PUTHAN PURAYIL


MR. YOUSIF ABDULLA AL HAWAJ

Job Titles:
  • Head of Events and Marketing

MRS. RAWEYA ALI NASER

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Mrs. Sakina Abdulrasool Merza

Job Titles:
  • Head of Information Systems Development Unit

Ms. Afrah Hasan Kadhem

Job Titles:
  • Head of Admission

MS. AMAL FOUAD FARIS AL HAWAJ

Job Titles:
  • Accountant / Financial

MS. AMAL NADHEER SHEHAB

Job Titles:
  • Accountant for Sponsored Students Financial Affairs Directorate

MS. AMEENA ABDULLA AL

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Activities and Services

Ms. Amina Ali Hasan

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer
Amina Ali Shaibouh, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication and Public Relations, specializes in digital media.

Ms. Amina Khalil

Job Titles:
  • Head of Postgraduate Office

Ms. Amna Hameed Jaafar Ahmed

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Officer

Ms. Anitha Vishala

Job Titles:
  • Cleaner

Ms. Badreya Altublani

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Officer

Ms. Betty Joseph

Job Titles:
  • Nurse

Ms. Bibi Abdulla Al Mahdi

Job Titles:
  • Head of Dean 's Office
  • Head of Dean 's Office / Accounting and Economics Dept.

Ms. Bushra Mohammed Alam

Job Titles:
  • Head of Technical Production Unit / Quality Assurance Coordinator
  • Head of Technical Production Unit / Quality Assurance Coordinator / Technical Production

Ms. Chona Marie

Job Titles:
  • Librarian

Ms. Ebtisam Ahmed Jasim Mohamed Ali

Job Titles:
  • Head of Student Development / Lecturer / Accounting Finance and Banking Dept.

Ms. Elham Hasan Ebrahim Hasan Ahmed

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer
  • Director of President Office

Ms. Eman Fouad Al Hawaj

Job Titles:
  • Officer / Human Resources

Ms. Eshraq Husain Al Rahma

Job Titles:
  • Director of Managing Director Office / Corporate Governance Officer

Ms. Fadheela Ahmed Kadhim

Job Titles:
  • Head of Dean 's of Student Affairs Office

Ms. Fatema Saeed Salman Abdali Abdulnabi

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

MS. FATEMA SALEH KHALAF

Job Titles:
  • Head of Dean Office
  • Head of Dean Office / Dean

Ms. Fatema Shawqi Al Marzooq

Job Titles:
  • Head of Quality Review

Ms. Fatima Abdulwahab Bin Faris Al Hawaj

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer / Department of Interior Design / College of Arts & Science

Ms. Fatin Ahmed Jawad


Ms. Ghadeer Abdulla

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Officer

Ms. Hajer Radhi

Job Titles:
  • Head of Registration

Ms. Hessa Saleh

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Officer

Ms. Huda Mohamed Naser

Job Titles:
  • Head of Community Engagement / Lecturer / Management Information Systems
  • Lecturer / Head of Community Engagement

Ms. Jagadamma Plavara Raghavan Nair

Job Titles:
  • Cleaner

Ms. Jenan Ali Omran

Job Titles:
  • Circulation Assistant Officer
  • Circulation Assistant Officer / Library and Information Resources

Ms. Jovana Illic

Job Titles:
  • Head of International Relations

Ms. Kalamathy Marimuthu

Job Titles:
  • Cleaner

MS. LINA MOHAMMAD RUSHDI BAKEER

Job Titles:
  • Cashier / Financial

Ms. Luiza Fernandes

Job Titles:
  • Clerical Assistant

Ms. Luma Jasim - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

MS. LUMA JASSIM AHMED - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Ms. Manayer Ali Naseeb

Job Titles:
  • Director of Library and Information Resources

Ms. Mariam Hamed Al

Job Titles:
  • Head of the Office of VP for Academic Affairs

Ms. Marwa Khalil

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Officer

Ms. Nasreen Husain Al Banna

Job Titles:
  • Head of Graduation Affairs.

Ms. Rasha Mohamed

Job Titles:
  • Director of Counseling

Ms. Reem Sayed Mansour

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer
  • Lecturer / Accounting Finance

Ms. Sara Abdulredha Zaman

Job Titles:
  • Head of Programme Quality Review

Ms. Sara Ebrahim Al Aswad

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Ms. Seul Lee

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Ms. Shaikha Khalid Al Alaiwat

Job Titles:
  • Head

Ms. Shayma Khalid Juma

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer / Department of Interior Design / College of Arts & Science

Ms. Tasneem Abdulla Al Haddad

Job Titles:
  • Head of Communications and Content Management / Marketing, Media & Public Relations Directorate

MS. Zainab Abdulwahab Isa Abdulla Darwish

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator for HEC and Follow - Up / President Office

Ms. Zainab Khalil


Noor Alsayed

Noor Alsayed completed a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Management and Economics from Purdue University, USA. She moved back to Bahrain and worked as a psychometric analyst in the education field. In 2013, she completed her MBA in finance from the University College of Bahrain, and started working as an actuary in the insurance field. Noor decided to leave the corporate field and join the academic field in 2015. She joined Ahlia University as a lecturer and completed her PhD with Brunel University London in 2018. Teaching Areas Quantitative Management Business Statistics Mathematics

Prof. Abdalmuttaleb M.A.Musleh Al-Sartawi

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Accounting Finance & Banking Dept

Prof. Abdulla Yusuf Abdulwahab Al Hawaj

Job Titles:
  • Professor / Managing Director / Managing Director Office

Prof. Abdulsadek Hassan Elshaker

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator

Prof. Adel Mohammed

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Prof. Ali Abdul Rahman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
  • Member of the Ex - President of Cairo University

Prof. Ali Ahmed Mahdi Omran

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Prof. Allam M.M. Hamdan

Job Titles:
  • Acting Dean College of Business & Finance

Prof. Bakr Ahmad Mohammed Hasan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Advisor for Academic Affairs

Prof. Fouad Saleh Hasan Al Shehab

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Prof. Imad Assali

Job Titles:
  • Dean of College of Arts and Science
  • Dean of the College of Arts & Science

Prof. Jasim Yusuf Ali Abdulla Al Ajmi

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Finance and Banking Dept. College of Business & Finance
  • Professor

Prof. Kadhim Moans Aziz Al Saedi

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Prof. Kailash Chander Madan

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Prof. Mahmoud Abdelatty

Job Titles:
  • Acting Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

Prof. Mahmoud Mohamed Ahmed

Job Titles:
  • Acting Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

PROF. MANSOOR AHMED HASAN HUSAIN

Job Titles:
  • Professor / President

Prof. Mansoor Alaali

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
  • Member of the President
  • University President / Chairperson of the University Council

Prof. Marwan R. Al Kamal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
  • Member of the President of Philadelphia University, Jordan

Prof. Mohamed Elesawi

Job Titles:
  • Acting Dean College of Medical & Health Sciences

Prof. Mukhtar Al Hashimi

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prof. Mukhtar Sayed Ali Mohamed Kadhem Alhashimi

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prof. Muneer Mohamed Al Mubarak

Job Titles:
  • Management and Marketing Dept. College of Business & Finance
  • Professor
  • Representative of Professors

Prof. Shawqi Mohamed Al Dallal

Job Titles:
  • Professor / Professor Emeritus

Prof. Wasan Shaker Awad

Job Titles:
  • Dean of College of Information Technology

Prof. Wasan Shakir Awad

Job Titles:
  • Dean of the College of Information Technology / MITCS Coordinator

Prof. Yusuf Abdullatif Nasralla

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Management

Reem Sayed Mansoor

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Research Assistant
Reem Sayed Mansoor is a Graduate research assistant in the banking and finance department, college of business and finance at Ahlia University holding a bachelor degree in Accounting and finance from Ahlia University and currently doing a Master Degree in Business Administration at Ahlia University as well. She has worked as an operational officer in HSBC Bank for one year and then joined Ahlia University in October 2013. Reem Joined the Tradequest competition amongst Bahrain Universities in 2013 and scored second place. Teaching Areas Financial Management Corporate Finance Business Research Methods