University of Balamand

Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Management at the University of Balamand. We are delighted in your interest in our institution and program. Allow us to provide you with a brief overview of the FOBM.

Through quality education, scholarly contribution, and community service, the FOBM prepares responsible professionals who embrace change and contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development of the region and beyond. The FOBM mission can further be articulated as follows: quality education that balances theory and practice and enables systems thinking; promotion of cooperation, healthy competition, inclusivity, and dialogue among key stakeholders; commitment to teaching excellence, continuous improvement, and stakeholder involvement; and commitment to developing faculty members’ research skills and capabilities despite resource limitations.

Our team comprises accomplished professors and professionals with a wealth of academic and industry experience. They are devoted to sharing their knowledge and expertise and publishing relevant scholarly work that impacts the business profession and the broader community. We also encourage innovation through community service, executive education, and industry partnerships. Finally, we stay abreast of the latest developments in the marketplace by maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders, including alumni, business leaders, policymakers, and other educational institutions.

Business and economics degrees open up diverse career opportunities across various sectors, such as finance, accounting, marketing, healthcare, management, entrepreneurship, consultancy, technology, and more. You can also pursue career paths in various settings and contexts, such as working for organizations of different sizes and vocations, starting your own business, or serving the community through local, governmental and international institutions. With a business or economics degree, the sky is the limit for a rewarding and satisfying career. A very large number of individuals from virtually all disciplines ultimately decide, sooner or later, to pursue advanced business education as they aspire to become managers and leaders in their organizations.

So why choose the FOBM at the University of Balamand? The answer is straightforward: credibility and dependability. We are one of Lebanon's top academic institutions, offering exceptional educational programs and career opportunities. Our commitment to offering a transformative learning experience for our students is steadfast. We have beautiful campuses populated by a diverse population and with advanced facilities, including smart classrooms, advanced computer laboratories, well-endowed libraries, and great athletic facilities.

Thank you for considering the Faculty of Business and Management at the University of Balamand as a viable choice to jumpstart your career journey. We wish you best of luck in your future endeavors.