Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 15:00
As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, the Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) held a launch event on November 14, 2023 for its new Mini-Masters Program in Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Maastricht University in the Netherlands. The event announced the program for the first time to key B2B clients. The program was then formally announced across PDI and AUIS social media channels and registration was opened on November 15, 2022.
The event, held in Sulaimani, hosted representatives from companies, businesses, and NGOs of all sizes and industries across the country. The agenda included a welcome speech presenting the purpose of the partnership between Maastricht University and AUIS for delivering this unique program, and introducing the program’s content and curriculum. AUIS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) Director Dr. Hemn Latif and Dr. Randi Rahbar of the Business Administration Department delivered remarks about the role and importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for business growth. Finally, the event concluded with a series of videos featuring other AUIS business instructors talking about the importance of the program.
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