Management and Entrepreneurship Section

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Khairanum Subari

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Ilham Sentosa Anwar Malik

PhD in Human Resource Management, UUM. 
Master of Public Admininstration, Gadjah Mada University.
Bachelor in Public Management, Institute of Government Study, Indonesia.

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Cordelia Mason

Doctor of Business Administration (MMU, Malaysia)
Master of Arts In English As A Second Language (UM, Malaysia)
Post Graduate Diploma in TESL (RELC, Singapore)
BSc in Business Administration (University of the Pacific, Stockton, California)

Cordelia Mason is a professor in management and entrepreneurship. She has undertaken  administrative roles of a dean, deputy dean and director of strategy and Executive Director of Yayasan UniKL. She is also a Member of the Board of Examiners for the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (since 2015),  an alumna of the UNESCO UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme, advisory board for the Global Knowledge Index, TVET Expert Panel for UNESCO UNEVOC, and  pro-bono advisor of PSPK when she advises on social enterprises and refugee related research. She was  Chair of the Examination Committee at the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals(CIIF), a Visiting Fellow at the MyRIVET (Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training),Vice-President of the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics, research advisory member for Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK)  and an active  member of the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry, Malaysia. 

Cordelia is a strong advocate of the case method. During her stint as a research fellow at the Asian Institute of Finance, her main role was to write cases on organisations in the financial services industry. She also trains C-suite leaders in case writing for the MII Chartered Fellowship Programme.  Besides case studies, Cordelia has written textbooks for the Malaysian school systems, book chapters, curriculum manuals for business and management as well as entrepreneurship programmes, research reports, journal articles, lyrics and other literary work.

Cordelia mainly trains and consults in the areas of education (curriculum and assessment), ethics, innovation, leadership, strategy, case writing and social entrepreneurship. She has also undertaken international advisory roles for UNESCO UNEVOC in the areas of TVET curriculum development and country level TVET strategy. Her current research interest is in green business, greening TVET, social innovation and applications of Artificial Intelligence. A self-professed informal knowledge-broker, Cordelia enjoys exploring the meanings of life across geographical, social and economic boundaries using the lenses of strategic management, innovation and social entrepreneurship. She is deeply inspired by the diverse social missions which have been emerging strongly across industries and sees some ray of hope for sustainability.

RESEARCH AREAS
Strategy and Leadership
Greening TVET
Artificial Intelligence as an Enabler
Social Entrepreneurship

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Case Writing
Qualitative Research 

DEPUTY DEAN (INTERNATIONAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP) AND SENIOR LECTURER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosni Ab. Wahid

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

She is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and currently serves as the Deputy Dean for International, Industrial and Institutional Partnerships at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School. Her expertise lies in entrepreneurship, new venture creation, digital entrepreneurship, and SME development, with strong interests in industry-academia collaboration and international partnerships. She brings extensive experience from both academia and industry, including prior leadership roles in postgraduate management and industrial linkages, as well as senior management experience in the oil and gas sector. She actively supervises postgraduate research and contributes to curriculum development, accreditation, and strategic partnership initiatives.

RESEARCH AREAS
Global Entrepreneurship
SME development
Digital Business & Entrepreneurship

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Trainer, Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), 2024

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Writer: Pelan Tindakan Keusahawanan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi (IPT), Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT), 2026-2030
Teaching & Facilitation: Subject Matter Expert In International Entrepreneurship and New Business Venture 
Curriculum Design: Developed Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) MBA modules.
Advisor: Knowledge Beez International, United Kingdom (2023- current)
Honorable Advisor: Global Society for Supply Chain Professionals (GSSCP), Bangladesh (2020)

SENIOR LECTURER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazatul Shima Abdul Rani

PhD in Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA
MBA, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Majors: Management and Marketing), University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.

Dr. Nazatul Shima Abdul Rani is an Associate Professor at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL Business School) with over 20 years of experience in academia, research, and entrepreneurship development. She holds a PhD in Business Management (Entrepreneurship) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA.

Her areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, leadership, organizational behaviour, and small and medium enterprise (SME) development. Throughout her academic career, she has held several leadership positions, including Deputy Dean and Coordinator of the Centre for Women Advancement and Leadership. She has published more than 50 journal articles, including over 15 SCOPUS-indexed publications, and has secured 12 research grants. With an h-index of 16 and more than 1,000 citations, her research focuses on fraud risk management, women in business, and smart city development. She has also supervised numerous PhD and master’s students and actively serves on editorial boards and research panels.

RESEARCH AREAS
entrepreneurship
small business management
management
marketing
strategic management
change management
organisational behaviour

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
certified human resource officer, mihrm (o-694/2021)

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Strategic planning – delivered training and workshops focused on developing effective business strategies and planning for organizational success.
Conflict and stress management – provided training on managing workplace conflicts, reducing stress, and improving employee well-being and productivity.
Module development and academic content writing – developed learning modules for MBA and EMBA courses related to management, organizational behaviour, and change management.
Research and reporting analysis – conducted research and prepared reports on programme effectiveness, including client-based evaluation projects.
Training and facilitation – conducted various training programmes, workshops, and coaching sessions related to business, entrepreneurship, communication, and management skills.
Language and community development training – facilitated learning programmes aimed at enhancing communication skills and community engagement.
Business opportunity analysis and business model canvas – trained participants on identifying business opportunities and developing effective business models.
Entrepreneurship coaching and trainer development – provided coaching and training for entrepreneurship educators and trainers.
Consultancy and professional training – provided consultancy and training services in governance, management, operations, and organizational development.
Communication and presentation skills training – conducted workshops to enhance professional communication, presentation techniques, and confidence in delivering information.
Operations management training – provided knowledge and guidance on improving operational efficiency and management practices.
Strategic management facilitation – facilitated strategic management modules focusing on planning, decision-making, and organizational growth.
Employee productivity and workplace effectiveness – delivered talks and discussions on improving employee performance, motivation, and workplace productivity.

SENIOR LECTURER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheikh Muhamad Hizam Hj. Sheikh Khairuddin

DBA Management, University Kebangsaan Malaysia
MBA General Business, Ohio University, USA
BSc. Agriculture (Hons), University Pertanian Malaysia

Dr. Sheikh Muhamad Hizam Bin Hj. Sheikh Khairuddin is a Senior Lecturer at the Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Business School. He has over 20 years of entrepreneurship, industrial and academic experiences. He was involved in the agribusiness; manufacturing; and air logistic sectors dealing with multinational clients with the likes of Intel, IBM, Motorola, etc. He has published his research papers in several high impact journals and conferences. He is also an external examiner to several universities and supervisor to MBA and PhD students. He also holds the posts of Internship Coordinator, Head of Research Cluster, and Editorial Board member for journal UBIS. His teaching and research interests are in the fields of Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Stress Management.

SENIOR LECTURER

Ts. Dr. Jimisiah Jaafar@Kamis

Phd in Management – (Entrepreneurship & Emotional Intelligence) – UTM
Master in Business Administration –  Technopreneurship (Collaboration UTM / Cranfield University UK)
Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration (Twin Program with Gorseinon College of Swansea UK)
Advance Diploma Business Administration (Twin Program with Gorseinon College of Swansea UK)
Diploma In Public Administration & Law (UiTM)
Diploma Business Administration (Inst Commercial of Management)

She is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School, Malaysia, with fifteen years of experience in the education industry. She has held several academic leadership positions, including Director of the Centre for Women Advancement and Leadership from 2022 to 2024, Head of Section for Advancement & Continuing Education from 2019 to 2021, and Deputy Dean of Student Development & Campus Lifestyle from 2014 to 2018, where she was responsible for student development, activities, and residential management.

She has contributed significantly to entrepreneurship education and student development, serving as an advisor for the second-place winner of the Business Competition Malaysia Higher Education National Level 2010 and the first-place winner of the Online Business Competition IPMA MARA Level 2012. She has taught various subjects, including Principles of Management, Technopreneurship, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Project Management, and Strategic Business Management.

She was a finalist for the Ministry of Higher Education Best Entrepreneurship Mentor Award 2015 and has received several recognitions, including the Top Performance Award from Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Outstanding) in 2014, Distinguished Educator Award from MARA in 2015, and Subsidiaries Icon Award from MARA in 2015. She is also a co-author of the Technopreneur and Innovation Management textbook.

In addition, she has led research and development initiatives, including the Pengerang Entrepreneur Research and Development project in collaboration with the State Economic Planning Unit in 2017. She has also contributed as a member of entrepreneur research projects under Majlis Agama Islam & Istiadat Negeri Pahang. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technopreneurship and a PhD in Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

RESEARCH AREAS
Entrepreneurship
Management
Emotional Intelligence 
Business Start-up
Leadership

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM No: OM021156)
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (FCILT No: F0201) – Fellow
Malaysian Society for Engineering & Technology (MySET: 01145)
Malaysia Board of Technology (MBOT) (PT19100043)(2-10-2019)
Asean Lecturer Community (ALC) (ALC.11162082098)
Mejar Bersekutu (Pertahanan Awam) PB-A/J/2023 (330)

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
HRDF Trainer No: TTT/4928, (Certificate Id: 16894963-3dfe-457b-9132-c2250fc15087)
Certified International Spiritual NLP Practitioner Reg No: 0512-309092 (National Federation Of Neurolinguistic Programming)
Certified Trainer for MyPEC (Malaysian Practice Enterprise)
Certified Bizfacilitator for INSKEN
Certified Bizcounselor for INSKEN 
Certified Train The Trainer for INSKEN
Certified Professional Halal Executive (JAKIM.HPB/SPLH/HE: 2019-026-001)
Certified Internal HALAL Auditor (JAKIM.HPB/SPLH/IHA:2019-026-003)
Certified in 4.0 Industrial Revolution Foundation TTT
Certified in MS2400:2019 HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Certified Business Coach

SENIOR LECTURER

Ts. Dr. Mohd Nasrul Hakim Jalaludin

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management – Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL)
Master of Science (MSc) in Management – Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (Management) – Universiti Malaya (UM)
Foundation Studies (Pre-University) – Kolej MARA Banting
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – MRSM Kuantan, Pahang

Dr. Mohd Nasrul Hakim Jalaludin is a technopreneurship strategist, academic, and practitioner with over 20 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship development, strategic management, digital business, and institutional ecosystem building.

He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at UniKL Business School at the Management & Entrepreneurship Section. Previously, he was at the Teknoputra Division, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), a strategic unit mandated to drive entrepreneurial and technopreneurial excellence across UniKL’s 12 campuses and 30,000 stakeholders nationwide. Since joining UniKL in 2013, he has played a pivotal role in policy formulation, programme design, strategic partnerships, funding acquisition, and national-level entrepreneurship initiatives involving MARA, KKDW, PERNAS, PUNB, MRANTI, SME Corp, and other government agencies .

Prior to academia, he founded and managed multiple businesses in healthcare devices, technology solutions, and trading, giving him strong industry-grounded credibility in coaching, mentoring, and enterprise development. Beyond professional work, he is actively involved in community leadership and social governance, serving as Chairman of Rukun Tetangga and cooperative leadership roles, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.

RESEARCH AREAS
Entrepreneurship & Technopreneurship Development
Strategic Management & Leadership
Digital Entrepreneurship & Gig Economy
TVET Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Social Networking Sites & Student Development
Innovation Management
Entrepreneurial Education & Experiential Learning
Event Impact & Programme Effectiveness Evaluation</span
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Community Development

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Professional Technologist (P.Tech) – Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
Certified Digital Marketing Specialist (CDMS) – iTrain, Singapore
Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) – Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Train-the-Trainer (TOT) – My Practice Enterprise (MyPEC, German-based Simulation Model)
INSKEN BisFacilitator – National Entrepreneurship Facilitation Programme
Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators – Babson College, USA

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship & Technopreneurship Policy Design
Strategic Programme Planning & Impact Evaluation
Business Simulation & Experiential Learning (MyPEC)
Digital Business & E-Commerce Training
Funding Proposal Development & Grant Acquisition
Industry–Academia–Government Collaboration
Innovation Pitching & Competition Judging
Leadership Development & Executive Mentoring
Event Management (National & International)
Community Governance & Cooperative Management
Data Analysis & Reporting (incl. Power BI exposure)
Public Speaking, Facilitation & Professional Training

DEAN / HEAD OF CAMPUS

Dr. Azizan Mohamed Isa

PhD in Management, Putra Business School (AACSB Accredited)
Master of Business Administration, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
Bachelor in Human Sciences (Psychology), International Islamic University Malaysia

She is an academic leader and researcher currently serving as the Deputy Dean (Academic & Technology) at UniKL Business School. Her professional journey includes extensive corporate experience from 2003 to 2014, providing her with a strong practitioner’s perspective before transitioning into academia in 2015. She specializes in managing postgraduate programmes, curriculum development, and ensuring academic excellence through rigorous quality assurance and accreditation standards.

RESEARCH AREAS
Organizational Behaviour, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance and Academic Integrity and Ethics in Higher Education

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Trainer, Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), 2024
Associate Qualification in Islamic Finance (AQIF), Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia, 2016

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Teaching & Facilitation: Specialist in Ethical Leadership, Research Methodology, and Strategic Negotiation.
Curriculum Design: Developed Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) MBA modules.
Institutional Governance: Member of the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) and Academic Quality Internal Auditor.

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Hadezah Amit

PhD in Management, Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Master of Business Administration, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Bachelor of Business Management (Hons), Major in Finance, Universiti Selangor (UNISEL)

Dr. Hadezah Amit is a Senior Lecturer in the Management and Entrepreneurship Section and Head of Section for Quality Assurance at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School, with strong expertise in academic leadership, curriculum development, quality assurance, and higher education teaching and learning. She has extensive experience as a Programme Coordinator and APEL.A Moderator, contributing actively to postgraduate and undergraduate programme enhancement, accreditation processes, and student development initiatives. With more than a decade of academic service, she specialises in innovation management, technopreneurship, entrepreneurship education, business intelligence, and sustainability in education and business practices. She is also actively involved in national research, grants, supervision, and academic reviewing, while engaging in publications and industry collaboration.

RESEARCH AREAS
Innovation Management
Innovative Behavior
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Behavior
 Technopreneurship
Organizational Behavior
Business Intelligence
Sustainability in education and business practices

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Human Resource Officer (CHRO), MIHRM
MDEC Trainer-of Trainers (ToT) – Digital Entrepreneurship

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Outcome-Based Education Expert, OBEE 
Curriculum design and programme review
Accreditation compliance (MQA, QA Process)
Program Advisor – Diploma Business Management, Kolej FELCRA
Moderator – APEL.A Learners, UniKL Business School
Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015
Teaching across diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels
Postgraduate Supervision (Phd & Master)
Academic reviewing and research development
Grant involvement and academic publication
Judge for Anugerah Teknousahawan TVET@KKDW, demonstrating expertise in evaluating entrepreneurial innovation and TVET-based industry practices
TVET and SKM competency-based education, including programme articulation, infrastructure understanding, and industry-aligned skills development.

HEAD OF SECTION, TEKNOPUTRA AND SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Muhammad Najib Noh @ Seth

PhD in Management  Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
MBA in Management  Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
Bachelor in Human Development, Universiti Putra Malaysia

HEAD OF SECTION, ACE AND SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Nurbani Md Hassan

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Development Management (PhD)- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Master in Business Administration (MBA) – Universiti Utara Malaysia
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance – Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

Dr. Nurbani Binti Md Hassan is a senior academic and industry practitioner with almost 30 years of experience spanning higher education, SME financing, corporate loans, and strategic financial management. She currently serves as Head of Advancement & Continuing Education (ACE) at UniKL Business School, leading training development, ODL, research consultancy, and revenue generation initiatives. Her expertise includes small business management, social entrepreneurship, franchise business management, financial statement analysis, Financial Statement Analysis and Management Accounting.  Since 2007, she has been actively involved in business and is among the early pioneers of digital business and online entrepreneurship. She has secured grants, led consultancy projects, and published in indexed journals.

RESEARCH AREAS
Small Business Management
Franchise Business Management/ Micro Franchise
Social Entrepreneurship
Zakat for Business
Mobile Entrepreneur Program

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Trainer, HRDC, 2023
Certified Small Business Advisor, MASMED, UiTM

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Subject matter expert for Social Entrepreneurship & Franchise Business Management and Micro Franchise.
Qualitative Analysis.
Project Consultancy & Researcher.
Computerized accounting software, UBIS and MYOB.
Entrepreneurship & Business Advisory

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Sharina Osman

PhD in Management Studies, University of Exeter Business School, United Kingdom
Master of Human Resource Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons): Marketing,(UUM)

She is a Senior Lecturer in the Management & Entrepreneurship Section and was the former Deputy Dean of Student Development & Campus Lifestyle at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School, Malaysia. With over ten years of university-level teaching experience, her research and teaching interests span identity, image, and reputation; organizational culture; human resource development; tourism; tourism destination identity and branding; participative tourism development; and e-tourism. Her expertise bridges the fields of human resource management and development, marketing, and tourism, providing a unique interdisciplinary perspective.

She serves on the editorial advisory boards of several academic journals and has been invited as a keynote and guest speaker at numerous local and international seminars. She brings extensive hands-on experience in organizational development, competency building, and capacity enhancement through training programmes and consultancy projects. Passionate about interactive and experiential learning, she has conducted workshops and teambuilding programmes across government and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.

RESEARCH AREAS
Identity, Image and Reputation, Organisational Culture and Organisational Value
Human Resource Management & Development
Tourism Destination and Attraction Image & Branding, Sustainable Tourism Development, Community Participation in Tourism, Digital platform in Tourism, Tourism Marketing
Qualitative Research, Thematic Analysis
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Social Network, Social Capital

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Human Resource Officer (CHRO) by Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management.
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, NS-NLF, USA

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Scopus indexed book chapters writer
Lead researcher for the Development of Occupational Framework (OF), Department of Competency Development, Ministry of Human Resources
Expert Panel for Profile Development for TVET Educator
Editorial Board for Referred Journals national and international
Internal Auditor for MQA Self Accreditation 
Curriculum Design: Developed Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) MBA modules. 

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Syarifah Nur Fazreen Syed Nizam

Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD) – Universiti Kuala Lumpur (2021-2024) 
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Universiti Kuala Lumpur (2019-2020)
Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Retail Management – Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Puncak Alam Campus 
Diploma in Management and Secretaryship (DMS) – International of Islamic College (IIC) Gombak 

Dr. Syarifah Nur Fazreen is a Senior Lecturer of the Management and Entrepreneurship Section at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School. She has been appointed as the APEL Coordinator and subsequently assumed the role of Lifelong Learning (LLL) Coordinator for UniKL Business School campus. She also serves as a supervisor for both industrial training (INTRA) students and postgraduate students.

RESEARCH AREAS
Business Research
Strategic Management
Leadership
Principles of Management
Corporate Ethics and Governance
Innovation Management
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Creative Problem Solving
Creative and Innovation
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Multimedia

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Postgraduate Supervision (PhD & Master)
Academic Reviewing & VIVA Examination
Industrial Training (INTRA) Supervision
IBM SPSS Statistics
Smart PLS
Gretl Sofware
R Software
R Studio
LP Solve
Adobe Illustrator
All Microsoft Office Platforms – Words, Excel, Publisher, Outlook

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Firdaus Hilmi Nadzri

Diploma in Business Studies, UiTM
Degree in Business Administration, UiTM
Master’s in Business Administration, University of Ballarat, Australia
Master’s in counselling, OUM
PhD in Management, UniKL

Dr. Firdaus Hilmi Bin Nadzri is an academic, researcher, and certified human resource training professional with extensive experience in the fields of management, organizational behavior, leadership, emotional intelligence, and counselling. He holds a PhD in Management from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, a Master of Counselling from Open University Malaysia, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ballarat, Australia.

Dr. Firdaus is actively involved in teaching, research, and professional training, particularly in areas related to employee development, mental health, leadership effectiveness, and emotional intelligence within educational and organizational settings. His scholarly work includes numerous publications focusing on higher education decision-making, religiosity and emotional intelligence, organizational citizenship behavior, and post-pandemic mental health among youth and academics.

In addition to his academic contributions, he is a Certified Human Resource Officer (CHRO) and a Certified HRDC Train-the-Trainer, enabling him to design and deliver impactful training programs for public and private sector organizations. His expertise integrates academic rigor with practical industry application, supporting talent development, organizational performance, and holistic well-being. Dr. Firdaus is committed to advancing research, education, and professional practice that promote sustainable leadership, psychological resilience, and positive organizational culture in Malaysia and beyond.

RESEARCH AREAS
Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Human Resource Officer (CHRO)
Certified Train the Trainer HRDC

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Muhammad Syirazie Hafiez Abdul Aziz

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Ahmad Farid Amin

Doctor of Philosophy (Management), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Master Corporate Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Bachelor’s in Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia

He is a Senior Lecturer currently serving at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School, with extensive experience in academic management, curriculum development, and institutional governance. His professional journey spans over a decade, beginning with corporate and higher education administrative roles from 2009 to 2016, which provided him with strong practitioner-based insights before transitioning fully into academia.

He holds a PhD in Management and specializes in human resource management, networking behaviour, and employee performance, with research published in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals. In addition to teaching and research, he is actively involved in academic leadership, community engagement, and talent development initiatives. He has led numerous student development and community-based programmes, secured research grants, and contributed to national and international conferences. His work reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance, and the development of holistic, future-ready graduates.

RESEARCH AREAS
Strategic Management
Employee Performance and Productivity
Networking Behaviour and Career Development

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Fusionex Data Science Analyst (2020)
Fusionex Data Engineering Associate (2020)
Certified Practitioner – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), UniKL (2024)
Member of Malaysia Institute of Statistics (ISM) 
Affiliate Member of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM)

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Quantitative research design and analysis
Structural Equation Modelling (SmartPLS)
Survey instrument development and validation
Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Volunteer management and student leadership development

SENIOR LECTURER

Norhisham Abdul Mutalib

MBA, Universiti Teknologi Mara.
Bachelor Sc Electrical Engineering, Widener University, Pennsylvania, USA

SENIOR LECTURER

Abdul Basith

SENIOR LECTURER

Muhammad Nikmatullah Ajwad

LECTURER

Mahfuz Abd Malek

Master of Business Administration – Techno Entrepreneurship, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 
Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons), Universiti Teknologi MARA 
Diploma Akauntansi, POLIMAS

En. Mahfuz Abd Malek is a Senior Lecturer at UniKL Business School with extensive experience in academic in area of entrepreneurship development, accountancy and industry-based training. He started a career at UniKL since January 2003 as Instructor for Management Subject at UniKL BMI, has also served as Head of Section General Studies (2011-2013), Head of Marketing & Administration (2013-2014), Head of ACE (2021-2022), Head of Teknoputra (2022-2023) and Subject Matter Expert for Technopreneurship course. His career spans academia and trainer of entrepreneurship.

RESEARCH AREAS
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Financial Literacy & SME Performance
Management Accounting
Performance Management
Cost Management
Management Accounting Control System

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
HRD Corp TTT Certified Trainer
MDEC TTT Digital Entrepreneurship

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Internal Auditor

LECTURER

Mohamad Lusfi Yaakob

LECTURER

Amirul Daniel Sulaiman

MBA, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
BBA (Hons) in Management & Entrepreneurship, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
Diploma in Business Management, Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College

Amirul Daniel Bin Sulaiman is a Lecturer and PhD candidate at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL). He holds academic qualifications in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). His research centres on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment, system dynamics, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on emerging economies. He has a strong interest in applying data-driven and analytical methods, including dynamic modelling, to support evidence-based decision-making and policy development. Alongside his academic responsibilities, he is actively involved in research related to entrepreneurship, innovation capability, and organisational performance.

RESEARCH AREAS
Marketing Analytics and Consumer Behaviour
System Dynamics Modelling
ESG and Sustainable Investment
Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Sustainable Development and Policy Analysis
Entrepreneurship and Innovation

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Data Analysis & Business Intelligence – Advanced Microsoft Excel (macros, VLOOKUP, data automation) & power BI dashboard development and reporting
Quantitative & Analytical Tools – SPSS and SmartPLS for statistical and structural equation modelling, vensim for system dynamics modelling & SQL (Beginner).
Operational & Process Excellence – Business process automation and workflow optimisation & operational efficiency improvement and risk mitigation.
Research & Analytical Competence – Academic writing and research design, conference and journal paper preparation & data interpretation and model validation.
Teaching & Professional Development – Training delivery and facilitation, curriculum design and ODL/e-learning content development & public speaking and academic presentation.
Professional & Interpersonal Skills – Critical and analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration in multinational environments & ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

LECTURER

Nurul Aziidah Zulkifli

Master of business administration (entrepreneurship), universiti kuala lumpur business school, malaysia (unikl bis)
Bachelor (hons) business administration management and entrepreneurship (bba me), universiti kuala lumpur business school, malaysia (UNIKL Bis)
Diploma in business management, kolej poly-tech mara bangi, malaysia (kptm)

Ms. Nurul Aziidah is a Lecturer in the Management and Entrepreneurship section at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL), with four years of experience in teaching management and entrepreneurship subjects. She also has one year of experience serving as a Programme Coordinator for the postgraduate section. Her teaching career began in September 2022 as a Lecturer under the Management and Entrepreneurship section at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL). She teaches entrepreneurship related subjects, including Entrepreneurship,Technopreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship, International Entrepreneurship, and Organisational Behaviour. Her area of specialisation is Management and Entrepreneurship. Her research interests are in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship, Technopreneurship, and Strategic Management. In addition to heracademic roles, she also holds the position of Appeal Assessor for APEL.A Learners. She is also actively involved in student -related activities, including serving as an Academic Advisor and Student Club Advisor, as well as participating in university events and marketing initiatives. These roles reflect her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and industry relevance. Furthermore, she serves as the Secretary of the University staff club, Keris, contributing to staff engagement and institutional development.

RESEARCH AREAS
Global Entrepreneurship
SME development
Digital Business & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
STATISTICAL PACKAGE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE (SPSS)
SmartPLS
Microsoft Office
Student Academic Advisor
Internship Supervisor
Advisor for Handball Club

LECTURER

Jasmin Salwa Hamdan

LECTURER

Irbiana Hanim Tahir

Master in Business Administration, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) 
Bachelor (Hons) in Technology Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in Science, Sekolah Menengah Teknik Johor Bahru 

She is a dedicated lecturer with more than 15 years of experience in teaching and mentoring. Throughout her career, she has focused on fostering effective learning environments and supporting students’ academic and personal growth. She is committed to continuous improvement, demonstrating a strong dedication to lifelong learning and professional development.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certificate in Islamic Business Management

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Curriculum development and lesson planning
Student assessment and evaluation
Teaching and learning innovation
Research and academic writing
Student engagement and retention strategies
Academic administrative work
Educational technology

LECTURER

Diyana Manoga

Postgraduate Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice – Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Shah Alam
Master’s in Law (LLM) – Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Shah Alam
Bachelor in Law (Hons), LLB – University of Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu,

She has accumulated nearly thirteen years of experience as a law lecturer, complemented by prior professional experience as an Associate, where she provided legal assistance to corporate entities, particularly in matters relating to liquidation. Her professional background reflects a strong commitment to academic rigor, high professional standards, and the ability to perform effectively under demanding conditions. She is also research-oriented, innovative in her approach, and possesses strong written and oral communication skills.

RESEARCH AREAS
Corporate Law 
Contract Law 
Islamic Banking and Finance

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Legal research and academic writing
Training and Coaching
Curriculum design, teaching, and assessment at the undergraduate levels

LECTURER

Suzani Hilda Zainal Ariffin

Master of technology management (technology), UTM Skudai, Johor
Bachelor of economics (marketing), UKM, Bangi, Selangor

She is an experienced academic and educator with over two decades of service in higher education, specializing in teaching, curriculum development, and program coordination. She is currently a lecturer at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL UBIS), where she has been serving since July 2021, contributing to lecture delivery, curriculum planning, and academic review to ensure alignment with current industry and educational developments. Prior to her current role, she spent nine years as a lecturer and program coordinator at UniKL Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MIDI), demonstrating strong leadership, organizational, and academic management capabilities. She has been actively involved in lesson planning, assessment design, and the supervision of student projects and research activities.

In addition to academia, she has industry-related research experience as a researcher at the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT). In this role, she contributed to strategic technology insights, policy-related research, and collaborations between government and industry, reflecting her ability to bridge academic knowledge with practical, real-world applications. She is a committed educator and team player who continuously enhances her teaching practice through professional training, leadership development, and pedagogical innovation.

RESEARCH AREAS
Strategic management
Organizational behaviour
Marketing
Customer relationship management

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
internal auditor for etac (unikl)
pengajar tvet (ciast)
researcher

HEAD OF SECTION QUALITY ASSURANCE & SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Che Rosmawati Che Mat

PhD in Management Studies, Brunel University London
Master of Management, Universiti Malaya 
Bachelor of Economics, Universiti Malaya 
Certificate in Islamic Revealed Knowledge, IIUM 

Dr. Che Rosmawati is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Section (Management & Entrepreneurship) at UniKL Business School with extensive experience in academic leadership, programme development, quality assurance, postgraduate supervision, and industry-based training. She has served as Head of Section, Research Coordinator, OBEE Expert, and Subject Matter Expert for DBA programmes. Her career spans academia, consultancy, entrepreneurship, and industry, including her role as Director of Al-Ansar Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. She is actively involved in national and international research, grant writing, supervision, and academic review.

RESEARCH AREAS
Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Supply Chain Management
Change Management
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Project Management
Digital Supply Chain & Industrial Ecology
Financial Literacy & SME Performance

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Human Resource Officer
Institute of Marketing Malaysia
Lead Auditor for SIRIM
British Academy of Management
Koperasi UniKL Berhad

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Programme Accreditation & Quality Assurance (MQA, OBE, ABEST21)
Curriculum Design & ODL (SIM, Micro-Credentials)
PLS-SEM, SPSS, AMOS, NVivo
Research Grant Management & Coordination
Postgraduate Supervision (PhD & Master)
Academic Reviewing & Viva Examination
Training & Coaching for Entrepreneurs (INFRA, MARA, UiTM)
Industry Consultancy & Academic-Industry Linkages
Entrepreneurship & Business Advisory
AI & Digital Transformation in Business Education

LECTURER

Siti Fatinnah

LECTURER

Siti Nabilla Ismail

LECTURER

Salman Abd Halim

LECTURER

Raudhatul Hanani Md Arba’in

LECTURER

Nurul Fadhiyah Musthapar

LECTURER

Nur Aqilah Qamarina

LECTURER

Khalina Khalid

SENIOR LECTURER

Hazuana Zulkiflee

LECTURER

Amira Farain Azman

LECTURER

Wan Zulaikha Wan Yaacob