Department of Financial Management Holds Preparatory Meeting

As part of its preparations for the launch of the First Semester of the 2026-2027 Academic Year, the Department of Financial Management and Investment at the College of Economics and Business Administration, Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center, held an extensive preparatory meeting for its faculty members on Thursday evening, June 18, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Mabrouka Hussein Hemmat, Head of the Department, and attended by the Deputy Head of the Department, along with both newly appointed and current faculty members. The meeting aimed to enhance academic readiness, align departmental visions, and ensure a smooth start to the new academic year.

Opening the meeting, Dr. Mabrouka Hussein Hemmat warmly welcomed the participants and expressed her pride in the appointment of the department's new faculty members, describing their addition as a valuable contribution that will further strengthen the department's academic mission. She also wished all faculty members a successful and productive academic year filled with excellence and achievements that would enhance the quality of teaching, research, and academic outcomes.

The meeting addressed several academic and administrative topics related to preparations for the upcoming semester. Participants reviewed the department's academic agenda and discussed the University's approved educational system and its implementation mechanisms, with the objective of ensuring consistency in academic practices, improving institutional performance, and maintaining high standards of teaching quality in accordance with the University's academic regulations.

Faculty members also reviewed the academic plans for the Master's and Doctoral programs, discussing the existing study tracks and exploring opportunities for further development to better meet students' academic needs, support scientific research, and strengthen the overall quality of the department's graduate programs.

In the area of academic publishing, the meeting focused on the progress of the Financial Engineering textbook project, which is being prepared as an official course textbook. Participants reviewed the work completed thus far and discussed the remaining stages required to finalize the manuscript in accordance with rigorous academic standards. They also emphasized the importance of holding regular coordination meetings among the textbook preparation committee to monitor progress, enhance collaboration, and ensure the production of a high-quality academic resource.

The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on the importance of teamwork and close collaboration among faculty members as essential pillars for achieving the department's academic and professional objectives. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to preparing highly qualified graduates capable of responding to future challenges and labor market demands. At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Mabrouka Hussein Hemmat expressed her sincere appreciation to all attendees for their active participation, constructive contributions, and dedication to advancing the department's academic mission.

This meeting forms part of a series of preparatory meetings organized by the Department of Financial Management and Investment in anticipation of the new academic year.