The Qasim Ibrahim School of Business (QISB), formerly known as the Faculty of Business Management, is a leading institution for business and management education in the Maldives. Established in 2007 as part of Villa College, QISB has built a strong national reputation for academic excellence and professional development.
As the first Gold Tuition provider of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA) in the Maldives, QISB offers comprehensive ACCA qualifications alongside its regular business programs. The school prides itself on its highly qualified and experienced academic staff, robust research initiatives, and strong industry connections that enhance the learning experience of its students.
QISB is committed to creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters innovative thinking and prepares students for the global business landscape. The school maintains close relationships with its students, alumni, and stakeholders to continuously evolve and meet the changing demands of the business sector. Under the leadership of Dean Abdulla Nafiz, QISB continues to serve as a vibrant hub for learning, research, entrepreneurship development, and professional growth.
Deans Message
Dear Students, Colleagues, Partners, and Friends
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Qasim Ibrahim School of Business — a business school proudly accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) and recognized as an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner.
At Qasim Ibrahim School of Business, we are committed to developing ethical, innovative, and future-ready business leaders who can thrive in a dynamic global economy. Our SAQS accreditation reflects our adherence to the highest standards of quality in business education across South Asia, while our ACCA Gold approval underscores our excellence in professional accounting and finance education.
Whether you are a prospective student, current learner, alumni, or industry partner, you will find a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement. We combine rigorous academic programs with practical learning experiences to equip our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make a meaningful impact.
I invite you to explore our programs, connect with our exceptional faculty, and discover how the Qasim Ibrahim School of Business can help you achieve your academic and professional aspirations.
Warm regards,
Abdulla Nafiz
Qasim Ibrahim School of Business
SAQS Accredited | ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner
Abdulla Nafiz is the Dean of the Faculty of Business Management (FBM) at Villa College. With more than 8 years of service at Villa College,
Mr. Nafiz has been instrumental in the growth and development of FBM. Mr. Nafiz's educational background... read more
Customer & International Markets
Enterprise Project
SMEs and Family-Owned Businesses
Dr. Ahsan Ahmed Jaleel holds the esteemed position of Associate Dean at Villa College's Faculty of Business Management, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. Having earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Monash University and a Master... read more
Applied Business Project
Conducting Evidence Based Research
Consumer Behavior
Gamified/Simulation based Learning
Dr Byju K.P. Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management at Villa College, where he has been teaching for 6 years. He holds a Doctoral degree in Business Management (Pondicherry Central University - India) and a... read more
Strategic Management
Integrated Business Management Simulation
Managing People in a Global Context
Strategy and Implementation
Focusing on Negative Emotions
Gamified Learning
Simulation Effectiveness
Dr. Shahnawaz Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management. He holds a PhD in Business Management (Finance), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NIILM, New Delhi) and a Masters in Commerce IGNOU. Dr. Ali has passed... read more
Dr. Shahnawaz Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Management. He holds a PhD in Business Management (Finance), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NIILM, New Delhi) and a Masters in Commerce IGNOU. Dr. Ali has passed... read more
Dr. Mir Hasan Naqvi is an accomplished academic with a strong background in economics, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Environmental Economics. Dr. Naqvi furthered his academic journey by completing his doctoral studies from an esteemed institution where he focused on... read more
Foundation of Economics with Managerial Economics
Credit Management - Theory And Practice
International Trade and Finance
Industry Placement
Islamic Banking And Finance
Agricultural Economics
Environmental Economics
Human Resource Development
Fathimath Umar
Introduction to Marketing
Wellness and Spa Management
Sustainable Tourism Development
Industrial Placement
Meet Aishath Thashkeel, our Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management. With over 4 years of experience at Villa College, she brings expertise in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, having earned a Master of Arts in this field from... read more
HR Development & Knowledge Management
Strategy and Human Resource Management
HR Management
HR Development
Knowledge Management
Counterproductive Work behavior
Chatbots in HR
Mr. Shajeer Sainudeen is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management at Villa College. He holds a Master of Commerce in Finance and International Business, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from The University... read more
Business Marketing in Society (UWE)
Applied Marketing Practice (UWE)
Managing
Organizational Change (UWE)
International Business (UWE)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (UWE)
Managing People (UWE)
Equality Law and Diversity (UWE)
Marketing (Branding, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Customer-Brand Relationships)
Entrepreneurship
Nuzha Nizam
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business Management (FBM). He holds an MBA in International Management from Federation University Australia. His expertise lies in areas such as operations management, supply chain management, quality lean six... read more
Managing Organizational Performance
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Operations and Strategy
Managing People
Project Quality Control and Management
Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
Nikhil Vimala Muraledharan is the Head of Cluster - Business Management in the Qasim Ibrahim School of Business (QISB), Villa College. With over 14 years of teaching experience, Nikhil brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom. He... read more
Mrs. Rincy Sebastian is a dedicated Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management at Villa College with over 3 years of experience. She holds a Master of Commerce degree and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from GD Goenka University.
With a... read more
Meet Ms. Nishan Mohamed, a lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management at Villa College. With over 4 years of experience at Villa College, she is a well-respected member of the faculty. Ms. Mohamed holds a Master of Science in... read more
Principles of Taxation
Foundations in Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Ms. Lewpe Bandarage Rushani Dilsha Kumari, commonly known as Rushani, is a Lecturer cum Programme Manager at the Faculty of Business Management. She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) awarded from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK and has a wealth... read more
Ms. Aminath Farha Shareef is a dedicated Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Business Management at Villa College. With a Master of Business Administration degree from Villa College (awarded by the University of the West of England) under her belt,... read more
Dr. Syed Muhammad Noaman Ahmed Shah has earned his Doctorate in Economics from Université d’Orléans (France) and has more than ten years of academic, research and professional experience in the fields of Economics, Finance and Accounting.
Currently, he is working as... read more
Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
Financial Management
Corporate Finance
Economics Theory, Practice and Applications
Applied Management Accounting
Applied Business Project
Introductory Econometrics
Neuro Finance - Investment Decision Making (behavioural finance)
Asset valuation - investor behaviour and volatility in spread of debt securities especially in financial crises.
Financial markets - Basel regulations, monetary policy transmission channels.
Corporate finance - capital structure, working capital management, capital budgeting.
SME Finance and green finance.
Financial crises episodes.
Forensic Accounting.
Applied Econometrics - Panel data analysis, time series analysis, simultaneous equations model, vector auto-regression.
Application of Information theory - specifically noise reduction technique in quantitative surveys.
Application of Machine Learning in efficient portfolio management.
