Obtained a PhD in economics and an M.Sc. in International Business and Management at the University of Central Lancashire. Also, I attained an MA in the educational leadership programme at the University of Bolton. I am presently working as a Lecturer in the Centre for Islamic Finance Department at the University of Bolton. As part of a teaching and supervising team, deliver a range of established teaching modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on supporting students with support and guidance from the department head.
Education and Qualifications
2022 - May
I completed A Professional Development Course for External Examiners and obtained a certificate with HEA.
2021 - Feb
Achieved the status of Fellow (FHEA) with Higher Education Academy.
2019 - 2021
MA in Educational Leadership at the University of Bolton: The modules studied are as follows: Policy and Curriculum Development; Critical Enquiry and Reflection; Advanced Mentoring; and Coaching, passed all with distinctions.
2020 - May
Completed Research Degree Supervision module and given the Advanced Professional Development Award.
2018 - 2019
Studied PGCE 14+ Maths at the University of Bolton. I passed all the modules with distinction.
2013 - 2018
PhD in Economics at the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Thesis: Can culture influence economic growth? An examination of the impact of cultural factors on economic growth in developing economies.
2015 - 2016
STATA pieces of training at the University of Manchester.
2014 - 2015
NVIVO Software Certificate.
2013 - 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Research Methods (Methodology).
Work Experience
May 2019 to present, University of Bolton
- I am working as a Lecturer in Islamic Finance, teaching MBA modules. Also, coaching and providing sessions to enhance PhD students’ progression with their projects and achieve their goals.
- Design of MBA programmes.
Jun 2002 - May 2005 Director of Gas Equipment Services Malawi
Responsible for installing medical gases in hospitals, Gas appliances, and laboratory gas installations. I was also repairing Oxygen Concentrators in hospitals throughout Malawi.
Oct 1996 - Mar 2002 Technical Supervisor at British Oxygen Company Malawi
Responsible for installation of medical gases in hospitals; Gas appliance repairs in hotels and learning institutions such as universities, Colleges, and Secondary schools.