Mohd Alnajjar

Mohd Alnajjar Ph.D. , MBA, PMP

Director | Consultant |Assistant Professor | Transformation Leader | Career Coach

I am a seasoned academic leader and business educator with over a decade of experience in higher education across the Middle East and North America. With an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Queen's University and a Ph.D. in Accounting, I specialize in strategic planning, curriculum development, and aligning academic programs with industry needs. I have a strong reputation for being perseverant, resilient, ethical, optimistic, and autonomous.

My expertise spans enhancing operational efficiencies, fostering partnerships, and leveraging innovative teaching methods to drive student success. Certified in PMP, CertIFR (ACCA), and QuickBooks, I excel in academic governance, digital transformation, and stakeholder collaboration while delivering measurable organizational performance improvements.

Strategic Planning | Curriculum Development | Financial & Managerial Accounting | Fintech Integration | Team Leadership |Project Management |Research & Publication| Career Coaching| Learning Management Systems | Stakeholder Collaboration| Business Analysis and Consultations

Academic and Professional Experience 

ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR, Campbell College, Canada | May 2023 - Present

Campbell College provides academic training in business, finance, and accounting to students in Edmonton, Canada.

• Developed and prepared comprehensive course materials, including syllabi and handouts for 12+ business and accounting subjects, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated discussions, resulting in a 20% increase in student engagement and understanding over two academic terms.
• Evaluated classwork and assignments, providing actionable feedback, which improved student performance by an average of 15% within one semester.
• Redesigned curriculum content and teaching methods to align with emerging industry needs, enhancing program relevance and increasing student satisfaction by 25% in one year.
• Mentored students in academic and career preparation, helping over 90% achieve their academic goals within one academic year.
• Conducted virtual and in-person classes using LMS platforms (Cengage MindTap, McGraw Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab, Blackboard, Moodle) and tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, resulting in smoother transitions between learning environments.
• Integrated QuickBooks Online and Intuit Profile Tax software into practical accounting courses, increasing student software proficiency by 30% in three months.
• Maintained regular office hours to support and advise students, increasing accessibility and enhancing academic outcomes.

DIRECTOR, CIGS, Mississauga, Canada | June 2021 - June 2023

CIGS offers industry-focused training programs and certifications for students and professionals.

• Directed strategic planning, achieving a 25% annual enrollment increase by aligning programs with industry needs.
• Managed a $1.2M budget, reducing costs by 15% while maintaining program quality over two years.
• Redesigned the curriculum, adding five certification programs, increasing certifications by 40% and job placements by 30% within two years.
• Recruited and developed faculty, improving retention by 20% through professional development initiatives over two years.
• Secured $150,000 in sponsorships by partnering with 10 local organizations, enhancing internship opportunities within 18 months.
• Collaborated with the board to gain approval for a three-year growth plan.
• Delivered 200+ hours of training on accounting software, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate over two years.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING, Prince Mohamed University (PMU), Al Khobar, KSA| 

August 2016 - June 2021

Prince Mohamed University is a leading university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Saudi Arabia.

• Taught advanced accounting courses, including Intermediate and Managerial Accounting, achieving a 90% success rate over five years.
• Led PMP Exam Preparation sessions, enabling 50+ students to pass certification within 12 months.
• Supervised 20+ theses, with 85% of graduates securing jobs within six months due to enhanced research skills.
• Established an Accounting Simulation Center, improving student knowledge and retention by 30% in two years.
• Introduced gamification and case-based learning, increasing engagement and retention by 25% in three semesters.
• Served on committees to modernize curricula and drive program excellence over five years.
• Organized extracurricular events, boosting campus participation by 40%.
• Developed innovative materials and advanced plans for a Business Simulation Center to improve learning outcomes.

• Assistant Professor of Accounting, American University in The Emirates, Dubai, UAE | Aug. 2015 – June 2016
• Assistant Professor of Accounting, American University of Madaba, Amman, Jordan | July 2014 – June 2015
• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Business, Ksa | Aug. 2010 – June 2014
• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Al Petra University, Jordan | Sept. 2008 – June 2010
• Part-Time Trainer at Skills For Change, Toronto - Canada| June 2007 — June 2009
• Business Consultant, Debits & Credits, Barrie, On | Oct. 2006 – Dec. 2012
• Trainer And Center Manager, Canada Excellent Courses, Toronto, Canada| Nov. 2005 – Sep. 2008
• Part-Time Instructor of Accounting at The University of Toronto, Toronto| Oct. 2005 – Aug. 2006
• Senior Finance and Operations Manager, Zayed Bin Sultan Foundation, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
• May 1999 -July 2005
• Operations, Finance, And Revenue Director, Al Shua’a Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE July 2000 – Sep. 2002

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accounting (Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University) 
• MBA (Strategic Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University)
• Certificate in Social Impact Certificate in Social Impact (Smith School of Business, Queen’s University) 
• PMP Certified ( Project Management Institute)
• Certificate in Generative AI Overview ( Project Management Institut)
• QuickBooks Certified Professional Advisor
• Fintech Fundamentals Certificate (Lighthouse Labs)
• Certificate in International Financial Reporting (CertIFR, ACCA)
• H&R Block Certificate of Completion: Federal Income Tax Level
• International Arab Certified Public Accountant (IACPA)
• Best Research Award, the 35th International Business Research Conference –Dubai 2017
• CPA Canada Candidate
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Candidate 

Technology Skills 

Blackboard, Moodle, D2L, McGraw Hill Connect, Cengage MindTap, QuickBooks Online, sage 50, Intuit Profile Tax, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Pearson MyLab, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace