🏛️College of Business and Economics Administration
Welcome to the College of Business and Economics at Aksum University! Our dedicated administrative team ensures a dynamic learning environment, fosters excellence in business, management, and economic studies, and provides comprehensive student support services.
We’re committed to:
- Ensuring smooth academic operations
- Fostering excellence in business and economics fields
- Providing comprehensive student support services
We collaborate closely with our faculties, staff, industry partners, and government stakeholders to promote quality business education, relevant research, and impactful community engagement. All our efforts are aligned with Ethiopia’s economic development goals, market demands, and entrepreneurial growth.
👤 Administrative Structure – Click to Learn More!
Explore the key roles within our leadership team:
Dean
Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the College, promoting its vision in business, management, and economic innovation.
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Oversees all academic programs, curriculum development, and quality assurance across the College’s various departments.
Finance and Budget Officer
Prepares and monitors the College’s budget and expenditures, ensuring efficient resource allocation for academic programs, research initiatives, and administrative needs.
Human Resource and Administration Officer
Handles recruitment, staff welfare, and general administrative services within the College.
Research and Community Engagement Coordinator
Quality Assurance Officer
Ensures that academic standards and program quality are met and maintained across all departments, focusing on market relevance, practical skills development, and professional accreditation where applicable.
Roles and Responsibilities
🎓 Academic Management – Explore Our Departments!
The College of Business and Economics offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with practical, market-relevant skills and robust theoretical knowledge. Click on a department to learn more:
- B.A. in Accounting
- B.A. in Finance and Investment
- M.A. in Accounting and Auditing
- M.A. in Financial Management
- B.A. in Management
- B.A. in Public Administration
- M.A. in Business Administration (MBA)
- M.A. in Human Resource Management
- B.A. in Economics
- M.A. in Development Economics
- M.A. in Applied Economics
- B.A. in Marketing Management
- B.A. in Cooperative Management
- B.A. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Key Academic Responsibilities:
- Coordinating program development, ensuring alignment with national economic policies and market demands.
- Managing course scheduling and faculty assignments to optimize teaching and practical application.
- Supervising curriculum review, development, and accreditation processes to ensure quality, innovation, and industry relevance.
- Supporting faculty development, promoting pedagogical innovation in business education, and evaluating performance.
- Managing student admissions, academic records, and graduation processes in coordination with university-level offices.
💼 Administrative Operations
- Developing and managing the College’s annual budget in line with university policies and strategic priorities, particularly for research grants, professional development, and community outreach programs.
- Overseeing procurement, infrastructure development (e.g., modern classrooms, case study rooms, business incubators), and efficient resource utilization for academic, research, and administrative needs across all departments.
- Implementing university-wide administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
- Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between departments and with other university units.
👥 Student Services
- Assisting students with academic advising, course selection, and registration processes, including guidance on internships, thesis projects, and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Organizing student orientations, career guidance (e.g., in finance, human resources, marketing, public service, entrepreneurship, cooperative development, logistics), and extensive opportunities for practical industry exposure.
- Addressing student concerns, promoting student welfare, and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical leadership.
- Supporting student organizations and extracurricular activities related to business and economics.
🔬 Research and Community Engagement
- Encouraging staff and student-led research in areas critical to national and regional economic development in Tigray, Ethiopia, such as market analysis, sustainable business practices, financial inclusion, cooperative development, and supply chain optimization.
- Establishing strong partnerships with various businesses, financial institutions, NGOs, and relevant government bodies (e.g., Ministry of Finance, National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Chamber of Commerce) to foster collaborative research, provide consultancy, and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Hosting business forums, entrepreneurship workshops, public lectures, and outreach programs that contribute to economic literacy, promote entrepreneurship, and address real-world business and economic challenges in Ethiopia and beyond.
- Facilitating the publication and dissemination of research findings to inform policy and practice.
