Message from the Director of the EMBA Program
Welcome Message from the Director of Graduate Business Programs
Welcome to the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program at the Lebanese American University’s Adnan Kassar School of Business. We are thrilled to introduce you to this exceptional opportunity for advancing your career and leadership capabilities.
Since its inception in February 2000, the EMBA program at LAU has been setting the standard for executive education in Lebanon and the Middle East. Over the years, our program has seen dozens of executive graduates, many of whom now hold esteemed leadership positions in prominent local and international institutions.
The EMBA program is strategically designed to accommodate your demanding senior responsibilities while providing you with top-tier executive training and education. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to enhance your managerial and leadership skills. We understand the challenges of balancing a busy professional life with the need to update your skills. That’s why we offer courses and seminars during weekends at flexible times that align with your schedule.
One of the strengths of our program is the diversity of our student body. Our EMBA students come from various backgrounds, including engineering, pharmacy, law, and business, among others. This diversity enriches your learning experience by fostering the exchange of valuable insights and experiences among accomplished peers.
When you join the EMBA at LAU, you are embarking on a rewarding journey. Our program is led by a team of highly experienced faculty members and seasoned professionals with significant industry expertise. You will gain exposure to the latest theoretical and practical management techniques that are directly applicable to real-world managerial scenarios and use recent case studies and resources from LAU.
Our program philosophy revolves around the belief that learning is a lifelong endeavor. The EMBA is meticulously designed to allow experienced professionals in Lebanon and the Middle East to seamlessly integrate their full-time careers with high-quality executive education. Our broad ranged course offerings equip you with expertise in various business facets, including accounting, finance, economics, statistics, management, marketing, and generative AI.
Our ultimate goal is to empower candidates from diverse academic backgrounds to grasp the latest theories and applications across all aspects of business. We prepare you to apply this knowledge effectively to address real-world managerial challenges.
As you begin your EMBA experience at LAU, keep in mind that our program is designed to propel your career forward. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and network needed to excel as a dynamic business leader.
On behalf of the EMBA team, I extend a warm welcome to you. We are here to guide and support you throughout your transformative EMBA experience at LAU.
Warm regards,
Dr. Silva Karkoulian
Director of Graduate Business Programs: Executive MBA | MBA | MSHRM
Associate Professor in Management
ext. 1640
AKSOB 1601
LAU Beirut