With a distinguished career spanning over 21 years in UAE higher education, Professor Vazeer Jan Begum stands as a preeminent authority in management education, institutional accreditation, and academic leadership. Her impact is defined by a measurable record of enhancing educational quality, spearheading strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Professor Begum’s leadership was most prominently demonstrated during her tenure as Associate Dean of the School of Business at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) from 2018 to 2025. In this pivotal role, she was instrumental in leading the school to achieve AACSB International accreditation, orchestrating a comprehensive, multi-year strategic alignment of curriculum, faculty qualifications, budgeting resources and student learning outcomes with rigorous AACSB standards.

Her proficiency extends across multiple global accreditation frameworks, including AACSB, SACSCOC, QAA, and the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). This expertise is actively utilized in service to the wider academic community. Recognized as a certified CAA Reviewer by the UAE Ministry of Education, she directly influences national educational standards by reviewing institutional licensure and program approvals. Furthermore, her authority is sought internationally as an approved reviewer for the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation (OAAAQA), contributing to quality assurance across the Gulf region.

Holding a Ph.D. in Management Sciences, an MBA in Marketing, and dual master’s degrees in HRM and Management, Professor Begum’s academic foundation is both deep and broad. Her teaching philosophy, centered on innovative, student-centered pedagogy in Strategic Management, HRM, and Marketing, has directly impacted thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. She is renowned for developing engaging, persuasive learning practices that consistently result in high student evaluation scores and demonstrably improved learning outcomes.

As a committed scholar, her research in Strategic Management, HRM, and Sustainability contributes actively to global discourse. She has authored and co-authored numerous Scopus-indexed papers in international refereed journals, often in collaboration with peers and graduate students, fostering a strong research pipeline. In her commitment to upholding scholarly rigor, she serves as an external examiner for PhD candidates and contributes as a reviewer and editorial board member for several regional and international journals.

Throughout her career, Professor Vazeer Jan Begum’s measurable achievements—from securing elite accreditation and mentoring faculty to advancing scholarly research and shaping national education policy—reflect an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Her leadership has not only elevated the institutions she has served but has also made a substantive contribution to the quality and reputation of higher education in the UAE and the broader region. She remains dedicated to imparting quality education and setting new benchmarks for academic and operational excellence globally.