Fifty-three Skyline students participated in the interactive workshop conducted by INJAZ in Dubai recently. The students were given exercised-based activities on entrepreneurship and a lecture on building a successful startup. The Skyline team was welcomed by Ms. Razan, the CEO of INJAZ, UAE. Mr. Sajeev Srivastav, CEO of International Marbles LLC (who is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University, USA), along with the volunteers from Goldman Sachs, Dubai Office, mentored the students.
At the end of the workshop, the students learned some tips on how to work under pressure, identify opportunities, pitch, and prepare a business plan.
Skyline University College regularly organizes industry visits and workshops to better prepare students for the professional world.
Our faculty members invite guest speakers from various industries so students can get hands on practical skills, knowledge, and viewpoints that can help them excel in the professional world.
Recently, Skyline faculty member, Dr. Mohit Vij invited Mr. Zaim Muhammad, Joint Business Partner of Travel Counsellors, LLC, to give a lecture to his class on tourism and hospitality. Mr. Muhammad discussed how technology creates impact on the tourism industry and gave insights on future employment opportunities. In his talk, he advised students to get the most out of their university years and find meaningful internships so they can obtain better career opportunities after graduation.
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Recently, Skyline University College (SUC) conducted a one-day workshop on the following areas: Leadership Development - Accelerating the Careers of High Potential Leaders, Perception Strategy - Perception to Opportunity, and Block Chain Technologies - Business Innovation and Application.
Professionals from the government, academic institutions, and the corporate environment participated in the workshop conducted by Dr. Deepak Kalra, Head of Academics - School of IT; Dr. Ajith Kumar, Head of Academics - School of Business; and Ms. Salin Amanda Louis, Lead Perception Strategist.
Through workshops like this, Skyline University College further enhances the knowledge and develop the skills of professionals so they can successfully adapt to the changing demands of life and work.
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Our faculty members invite lecturers from various industries so students can build connections between learning and the real world, and also to expose them to different viewpoints.
Recently, Dr. Mohit Vij invited Mr. Zaim Muhammad of Travel Counsellor to give a lecture to his class on tourism and hospitality. He discussed how technology creates impact on the industry and gave insights on future employment opportunities. In his lecture, he advised students to get the most out of their university years and find meaningful internships.
Skyline’s goal is to enhance industry engagement and improve the students’ experience. To achieve it, faculty members invite leaders and influencers from various industries to give seminars and workshops.
Dr. Sharon Mendoza Dreisbach and Dr. Peter Dr. Petr Svoboda invited industry leaders to their class for an Organization Behavior seminar: Dr. Catherine Baird, Senior Vice President Cabin Crew Training, Emirates Airlines; Dr. Donatella Tosi, Psychologist and CEO of her own Educational Consultancy Company at Dubai Creative Cluster Authority; Mr. Faisal Bin Sanad Al Shami, Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development Labour Standards Development Authority, Government of Sharjah; and Dr. Wafa Qasimieh, Senior Executive Culture Consultant, IACAD, Government of Dubai.
The guest speakers talked about the role of leadership in managing culture for employee engagement and productivity. They also gave tips on how to handle stress in a diverse and multicultural workplace.
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As part of the 45 Days Road to Fitness activities organized by the Human Resource Department (HRD), the faculty and staff of Skyline did Tae-bo sessions and Tabata workout last Thursday. Tae-Bo is a combination of martial arts and boxing with some dance moves. Tabata, on the other hand, is a fat burning workout which consists of eight rounds of 20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds or rest.
Through the guidance of Val '08’s trainers, Skyline employees did not only burned calories but also enjoyed the workout sessions.
To enhance the educational experience of students, our faculty members invite lecturers from various industries. Doing this helps students build connections between learning and the real world. It gives them a different perspective.
Last Wednesday, Dr. Anil Roy Dubey and Dr. Haitham Muhammad Musa Alzoubi invited Mr. Umar Khan Niazi, Regional Manager of ABC International Ltd, to be the guest lecturer for their MBA classes. Mr. Khan discussed International Business.
Recently, the members of Skyline Toastmasters Club held a meeting with the theme of “Innovation in the Workplace.” Toastmaster Rowell was the Toastmaster of the day.
The regular Toastmasters interactions aim to give the club members opportunities to hone their speaking skills. For students, being active in Toastmasters meetings can boost their confidence in speaking in front of an audience and performing different pre-defined roles in each meeting can help them become better leaders. As part of its goal of preparing students for the professional world, Skyline encourages both undergraduate and graduate students to actively participate in Toastmasters club meetings.
For more information on meetings and Toastmasters, please contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
Consul General of Pakistan in Nigeria, H.E. Ahmed I. Yakasai visited Skyline University College (SUC), Sharjah Campus, on March 6, 2019. He was welcomed by SUC Dean, Prof. Mohammad In’airat, Director of Marketing and Creative Communications, Mr. Rakesh Gaur, Head of Academics – School of Business, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Director of Student Services, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, and Head of Quality Assurance, Dr. Sudhakar Kota.
The SUC team gave an overview of Skyline University and its pursuit of academic excellence which spans three decades. His Excellency was also briefed about SUC’s expansion plans. Mr. Gaur gave him a tour around the campus.
Skyline University College welcomed 39 students and 3 teachers from Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Thane on February 28, 2019. The students from various departments such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Polytechnic and Management Studies, were welcomed by the faculty and staff of SUC.
Dr. Ajith Kumar, Head of Academics – School of Business and Dr. Deepak Kalra, Head of Academics – School of IT, introduced the different programs of SUC. The students from India had a tour around the campus and they got to see the amenities and facilities available for students.
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SUC aims to improve employee engagement, and strengthen collaboration and sense of camaraderie among its teams. In line with this, the HRD held a cricket match for faculty members and staff on February 28 17, 2019 as part of its weekly Happy Hour activity.
In line with SUC’s goal of motivating students and developing their skills, Skyline University College’s Library Department organized an Author Visit and Workshop by Leza Lowitz on November 4, 2018, at SUC campus. Ms. Lowitz, an American author and Yoga instructor who is currently residing in Tokyo, is a recipient of the 2001 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award for her “Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By.” She’s also the author of the Amazon best-selling novels “Up from the Sea” and “Jet Black and the Ninja Wind.”
With the full support of SUC Dean, Dr. Mohammad In’airat, Head of Academic Support, Ms. Sunita Marwaha, Head Librarian, Mr. Sheikh Maideen, Head of Student Services Affairs, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, Student Counselor, Ms. Tsetsei George –Okoro and faculty members, Ms. Nadine Felix, Dr. Kakul Agha, Dr. Mohit Vij and Dr. Ramakrishna Yanamandra, along with the SUC community of students, faculty, and staff, the Author Visit and Workshop was well received by the audience.
Ms. Lowitz inspired the attendees by sharing how she pursued her passion for yoga and writing.
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