Biography: Dr. Sharif M. Abu Karsh is associated professor of finance and dean of the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences at the Arab American University, Palestine, for the period 2012 – 2016. His research interest focus on financial technology, business education, microfinance institutions, behavioral finance, and credit risk management. Dr. Abu Karsh served as professor and dean of the school of finance and management, Hebron University, Palestine, for the period 2007 – 2011. He has more than twenty five years of academic experience at Palestinian universities. He did his PhD in finance from the University of Santo Tomas Philippines. Dr. Abu Karsh has published a number of peer reviewed papers in preferred academic journals and chapters in edited books. He also participated in several seminars, forums and workshops and presented various academic as well as research papers at several high profile international conferences.
Academic Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2011 | 31/08/2017 | Faculty Member, Department of Banking and Financial Sciences | Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine | |
| 01/09/1997 | 31/08/2011 | Faculty Member, Department of Financial Sciences and Accounting | Hebron University, Hebron City, Palestine |
Administrative Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2012 | 31/08/2016 | Dean, Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences | Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine | |
| 01/09/2007 | 31/08/2011 | Dean, School of Finance and Management | Hebron University, Hebron City, Palestine | |
| 01/05/1991 | 31/05/1994 | Credit Officer | Cairo Amman Bank, Bethlehem, Palestine | |
| 01/06/1994 | 30/06/1996 | Financial Manager | International Islamic Relief Organization, Makati, Philippines |
Education
| University/College Name | Degree Received | Specialization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Santo Tomas | Phd | Finance | |
| University of Santo Tomas | MA | MSc.in Commerce | |
| University of the East | BA | BSBA in Accounting |
Skills
Writing Feasibility Study , Writing Risk Plan, Writing Scientific Research, Teaching Methods
Awards
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship - School of Economics, KADIR HAS University, Turkey, Erasmus Mundus Scholarship - SAA, School of Management, University of Turin, Italy
Languages
English
Arabic
Tagalog (Filipino)
Arabic
Tagalog (Filipino)
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Management • Investment and Portfolio Management • Advanced Human Resource Management • Advanced Managerial Finance • Taxation Conflict • Strategic Risk Management | Graduate |
| • Corporate Finance • Financial Mgt. • Financial Institutions • Financial Statement Analysis • Advanced Investment • Principles of Mgt. • Human Resources Mgt. • Marketing Financial Services • Managerial Finance • Financial Market & Institution | Undergraduate |
| • Money and Banking • Insurance Management • Portfolio Management Analysis • Management Engineering • Risk Management and Insurance • Investment Management • Islamic Banks • Macroeconomics • Taxation • International Financial Mgt. | Undergraduate |
| Current Issue in Finance, Microfinance, Capital Market, Financial Technology | Undergraduate |
| Islamic Insurance | Undergraduate |