Department of Management Sciences | Pune University, Doha Campus

Department of Management Science

Empowering Future Leaders

The Department of Management at MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education (Pune University, Qatar Campus) is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business visionaries. Our curriculum emphasizes global business strategies, creativity, and effective leadership skills. Students benefit from a dynamic learning environment that integrates academic rigor with real-world insights.

Programs Offered

B.B.A. (Hons. with Research) in General Management

Duration : 4 Years

Tuition Fee: QAR 32000 Per Year

Comprehensive foundation in management, marketing, finance, HR, and international business.
Emphasis on case studies, live projects, and industry internships.
Prepares students for leadership roles in diverse business sectors.

Eligibility :

Completion of 12th Grade / Higher Secondary School or equivalent (any stream).
Minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent GPA).
Proficiency in English (students may be required to demonstrate competency through an entrance test or interview, if applicable).

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B.B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Entrepreneurship

Duration : 4 Years

Tuition Fee: QAR 32000 Per Year

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
Courses in start-up management, business planning, venture funding, and innovation strategies.
Opportunities to develop business ideas, pitch to investors, and connect with entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Eligibility :

Completion of 12th Grade / Higher Secondary School or equivalent.
Background in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry & Biology).
Minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent GPA).
Proficiency in English (students may be required to demonstrate competency through an entrance test or interview, if applicable).

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Executive MBA

Duration : 2 Years

Tuition Fee: QAR 26000 Per Year

Tailored for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Evening and weekend classes for flexible learning.
Curriculum focuses on strategy, leadership, finance, operations, and innovation.
Strong industry-academia connect with expert faculty and guest sessions from global leaders.

Eligibility :

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum 2 years of professional/entrepreneurial experience preferred.
Proficiency in English (students may be required to demonstrate competency through an entrance test or interview, if applicable).

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Career Options

Popular areas of employment for business and management graduates include business, HR, finance, marketing, PR and sales. Careers in consulting are another option. Consultants can specialise in a range of fields, including strategic consulting, IT consulting, HR consulting and business process management..

You could also consider moving into the areas such as teaching, advertising, investment, banking, retail banking, retail buying, marketing, consumer products, retail management, sales.

Hospitality, leisure and tourism is also a popular career choice for business and management students.

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Why Choose the Department of Management?

Global outlook with curriculum designed for modern business challenges.
Industry-driven learning through internships, case studies, and simulations.
Entrepreneurship focus with incubation opportunities and start-up support.
Expert faculty with a blend of academic and industry experience.
Career readiness through skill-building workshops and leadership training.

Department Events

Department Blog

Key Takeaways from the HADABA Summit 2025

The summit brought together diverse voices and ideas, with sessions spanning topics from Data Storytelling to Public Narratives. What stood out most was the emphasis on the power of stories—every individual carries a unique narrative, and when shaped positively, these stories can foster collaboration across cultures, industries, and disciplines.

MIE-SPPU & Enbat Holdings Launch Industry–Academia Collaboration on Sustainable Food Systems

Inaugural Industry–Academia Collaboration on Sustainable Food Systems

MIE-SPPU Doha proudly inaugurated its Industry–Academia collaboration with Enbat Holdings, beginning with a course on Sustainable Food Systems developed with the University of Pittsburgh, USA. The inaugural session, led by Mr. Ghanim Al-Sulaiti, inspired students with powerful insights on sustainability and its vital link to food systems — marking the start of many impactful engagements ahead.

Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit: Insights from MIE SPPU's Guest Session

At MIE SPPU, fostering an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship is not just a goal; it's a commitment. Recently, we had the...

Publications

D. Priyanshu, C. S. Alladi, S. M. Sadath, S. Alhajri, M. Idhris and M. Barkathali, "AI-Enabled Predictive Analytics for Customer Behavior Modeling in Digital Marketing Ecosystems," 2025 14th International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Publisher : IEEE, 2025, pp. 435-442, DOI: 10.1109/SMART66937.2025.11389482. (Scopus)
D. Priyanshu, C. S. Alladi, S. M. Sadath, S. S. Hameed, M. Barkathali and A. Pandiyarajan, "IoT-Integrated Edge Computing Framework for Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems," 2025 14th International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Publisher IEEE, 2025, pp. 192-198, DOI: 10.1109/SMART66937.2025.11389332 (Scopus)
Ms. Yashika Rajeshkumar, Mr. Zoya Fathima and Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy presented a research paper online entitled” Sustainability in global fashion: An analysis of students’ perspective from Qatar” at the 2nd SRC ( Students Research Conclave) organized by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International University, India, December 2025
Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy presented a research paper entitled “Exploring the role of self-help groups in empowering women entrepreneurs: Case of an Indian textile women entrepreneur”, at the 7th International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI): Redefining Business in the Era of AI Revolution organized by Qatar University. November 22-26th 2025.

Ms. Zubia Shaikh ,Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy and Dr. Manish Kumar Varma presented a research paper online entitled “Enhancing sustainability for women entrepreneurs: The role and challenges of Self-help groups” at 11th Asian-Pacific International Conference, 2nd March 2024
Ms. Zubia Shaikh, Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy and Dr. Manish Kumar Varma presented a research paper online entitled “Exploring digital frontiers: the role of innovation technologies in enhancing women’s leadership in sustainable social enterprises” at IC-IKSAT-2K24 Conference- 15 & 16th March 2024.
Kokkerlapati, Jahnavi; Mukadam, Aasiya; Das, Anoushka; Fernandes, Questaa (2024) presented a research paper online entitled “HRM’s role in promoting a healthy and inclusive work environment in Qatar” at the 1st SRC ( Students Research Conclave) organized by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Symbiosis International University, India, December 2024.
Nomaan Fazalbhoy, Ira Oza & Sakshi Kolekar presented a research paper online entitled “To study the relevance and awareness of social entrepreneurship among undergraduate students in Pune”, at the 1st SRC ( Students Research Conclave)

Selvan, A. M., Susainathan, S., George, H. J., Parayitam, S., Fazalbhoy, S., & Shaik, S. A. (2026). The synergy between Artificial Intelligence adoption and green entrepreneurship for sustainable business growth. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 6(1), 100389 (Scopus Q1)

Pathak, Smriti; Shrotri, Sonali; Fazalbhoy, Sabiha; Bagchi, Sadhna (2024). A study on the sustainable strategies adopted by Corporates and their impact on profitability and market value. Journal of Information & Optimization Sciences. ISSN 0252-2667 (Print), ISSN 2169-0103 (Online). Vol. 45 (2024), No. 6, pp. 1757–1785. DOI : 10.47974/JIOS-1763. Journal Indexed in ABDC
Kokkerlapati, Jahnavi; Mukadam, Aasiya; Das, Anoushka; Fernandes, Questaa (2024). HRM’s role in promoting a healthy and inclusive work environment in Qatar. Published in the special issue of the Annual Research Journal of SCMS, Pune. ISSN:2348-0661. Volume 12, Issue2. Available at https://scmspune.ac.in/previous-issues
Dr. Syed Sadath, (2024).“Optimizing AI-Driven Algorithms for Sustainable Supply Chains: Integrating IoT and Blockchain Technologies” 2024. 4th International Conference on Technological Advancements in Computational Sciences” (ICTACS-2024), Publisher : IEEE, ISBN:979-8-3503-8750-6 DOI: 10.1109/ICTACS62700.2024.10840676
Nomaan Fazalbhoy, Ira Oza & Sakshi Kolekar published a research paper entitled “To study the relevance and awareness of social entrepreneurship among undergraduate students in Pune”, in the special issue of the Annual Research Journal of SCMS, Pune. ISSN:2348-0661. Volume 12, Issue2. Available at https://scmspune.ac.in/previous-issues

Fazalbhoy, S. ., Tok, E. ., Khan, R. K., Rautela, S. ., & Pathak, S. . (2025). Enablers of Growth: A Case Study on The Role of Self-Help Groups in Women’s Entrepreneurship in India. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(8), 731-738. https://doi.org/10.14419/s65yn906 (Scopus)
Shamshad Ahamed Shaik, Ankaiah Batta, Matteo Cristofaro, Satyanarayana Parayitam, Nishad Nawaz; Meaningful academic work: human resource practices and faculty purpose. Management Decision 15 December 2025; 63 (13): 568–599. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-12-2024-2916 (Scopus ; ABDC-B)
Nawaz, N., Durst, S., Shaik, S. A., & Parayitam, S. (2025). Relationship Between Behavioral Intention and Actual Use of Artificial Intelligence on Knowledge Management and Job Satisfaction: Evidence From India. Knowledge and Process Management.(Scopus; ABDC-B)
Rajeshkumar, Yashika; Fathima, Zoya; Fazalbhoy, Sabiha (2025). Sustainability in Global Fashion: An Analysis of Students perspective from Qatar. Published in Annual Research Journal of SCMS, Pune. ISSN:2348-0661. Volume 10, pp 59-79. Available Online at https://www.scmspune.ac.in/journal/current-issues.php

Sharma, A., Panackal, N., Rautela, S., & Fazalbhoy, S. (2023). Tracing the Four-Decade Journey of Research in Ethics and Higher Education- A Bibliometric Analysis. MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices, 13(2), 379–403. https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i2/2513
Gochhait, S, Cano-Rubio, Miriam, Martinez-Jimenez, Rocío, Fazalbhoy, Sabiha (2023). Cultural Factors and Arab female entrepreneurs in Spain. Presented at the International Conference of NMIMS, Bangalore in 2019. In press- Publication in International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Journal, Indexed in Scopus. DOI: 10.1504/IJESB.2020.10041299.

Maheshwari, K., Mulaani, H., Gupta, S. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Use of ChatGPT by Students: Trends and Insights. In: Dutta, P., Bapat, S., Jana, D., Kumar, A., Cheikhrouhou, N. (eds) Advances in Applied Operations Research and Analytics for Business Intelligence. BAMS-ORSI 2024. Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems, vol 61. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-5441-6_29 eBook ISBN : 978-981-95-5441-6 Print ISBN :978-981-95-5440-9

Department Highlights

Management students at MIE-SPPU actively engage in:

Business case competitions and leadership workshops.
Networking sessions with industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Participation in the Commerce & Management Business Club for hands-on learning.
Community engagement and business innovation projects.

An interactive and engaging workshop in Design Thinking was conducted by Ms. Noor Alqumbarjee from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar for our Executive MBA students.

Commerce & Management Club

The Commerce and Management Club at MIE-SPPU is your gateway to a world of opportunities, growth, and professional development. Established with the aim of nurturing tomorrow's business leaders and entrepreneurs, our club is a vibrant community of like-minded individuals with a passion for commerce, management, and innovation.

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Department Faculty

Our faculty is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that equips students with the skills needed for leadership and innovation in today’s dynamic business environment. We emphasize practical learning, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making, preparing our students to in various management roles.

Head of Department

Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy

Dr. Sabiha Fazalbhoy has a teaching experience of 15 years in the Higher Education and an Industry experience of 7 years. She holds a PhD in Management. She has presented and published several research papers in high indexed journals in Entrepreneurship and Management domains and has reviewed research papers for the esteemed South Asian Journal of Management. She is a PhD thesis reviewer and has co-edited a book published by IGI Global, USA.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Syed M Sadath

Dr. Syed Mohamed Sadath is a qualified professional with over 10 years of experience in teaching, quality assurance, and accreditation at a government university in Saudi Arabia, along with 3.5 years of industry experience in India. He qualified UGC NET in 2017 and earned his PhD (Business Administration) from Annamalai University in 2022. He has published over 10 research papers, authored an edited book, presented at an international conference in Nepal, and has been an invited speaker at colleges in India.

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Assistant Professor

Dr. Shamshad Ahamed Shaik

Dr. Shamshad Ahamed Shaik holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management and has over 20 years of teaching experience in reputed Indian universities. He has published research papers in Scopus and ABDC indexed journals and continues to contribute actively to academic research. An experienced reviewer, he has evaluated scholarly papers for reputed journals. He has been actively involved in institutional accreditation processes and quality assurance initiatives.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Heena Mulaani

Dr. Heena Mulaani has a 16+ years of teaching experience and holds a Ph.D. in Management (HRM), MBA (HRM) and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has taught a diverse range of courses across programs including MCS, BCS, MBA, BBA. Dr.Heena has authored and presented numerous research papers in reputed, high-impact journals in the areas of Human Resource Management and Business Analytics.

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