In spite of the difficult circumstances surrounding us in Lebanon, the RHU College of Business Administration earns a valuable endorsement of quality by the worldwide Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®). With this stamp of excellence, Rafik Hariri University becomes the second university in Lebanon to join nearly 100 universities worldwide in the IMA’s Higher Education Endorsement Program.
“Endorsement by IMA is a great achievement that will help our undergraduate accounting students better prepare for a rewarding career in management accounting,” said Professor Jamil Hammoud, Dean of the College of Business Administration at RHU. “It is a testament to the quality of our curriculum that will benefit both the future careers of our students and the organizations where they will work.”
RHU (Rafik Hariri University) was established in 1999 under close collaboration with Canadian institutions, including the Canadian Bureau of International Education, the Canadian International Development Agency, Capilano University, and Memorial University. It is a pioneering and innovative non-profit institution of higher education which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, business, arts, and sciences.
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. Founded in 1919, it is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. It boasts over 140,000 members and 350 chapters in 150 countries.