The Dean

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Education

1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration from Swansea University, United Kingdom. Specialization: Intellectual and Human Capital Management and Investment.

2. Master of Science (MSc) in Management from Swansea University, United Kingdom.

3. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia.

Research Interests

1. Organizational Behavior.

2. Human Resource Management.

3. Organizational Development.

Dean's Message
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the noblest of prophets and messengers.

 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the College of Business website at King Khalid University. Our college is a distinguished academic institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and nurturing promising national talent, contributing to the development of a thriving knowledge-based economy in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

 

At the College of Business, we believe that education is not merely about transferring knowledge, but about developing individuals who are intellectually aware, capable of leadership, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We strive to cultivate graduates who can transform challenges into opportunities and ideas into achievements. To this end, we are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment that combines academic excellence with contemporary practices, equipping our students with the skills required by today's labor market and the demands of tomorrow.

 

We are also committed to strengthening partnerships with the public and private sectors, expanding applied scientific research, and serving the community through innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives that contribute to regional and national development.

 

Our ambition extends beyond graduating qualified professionals. We aspire to create genuine success stories: business leaders, innovation pioneers, influential researchers, and graduates who value passion over credentials and a strong sense of identity over professional titles.

 

In closing, I encourage all our students to be active partners in achieving excellence rather than merely recipients of it. The future is not something we wait for; it is something we create.

 

With sincere regards and appreciation,
Dean of the College of Business
Dr. Abdulrahim Zahir Mashari
Former Deans:
NameTerm of Office (Hijri)
Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Abbas1430/01/20 to 1431/01/19
Dr. Mohammed bin Yahya Al Mazhar1431/08/01 to 1433/07/30
Dr. Abdulsalam bin Saeed Al Shaid Al Ghamdi1433/10/10 to 1436/01/30
Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Abbas1436/09/01 to 1437/08/30
Prof. Fayez bin Awad bin Dhafrah1437/08/30 to 1444/06/16
Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al Adhadi1444/06/17 to 1446/10/22