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Abdul Muqeem

Lecturer

Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise

Orcid identifier0009-0004-2590-1021
  • Lecturer
    Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise

BIOGRAPHY

Abdul is a committed and passionate lecturer with several years of experience in the academic world. He has a strong educational background and completed his Bachelor's in Computer Science and Master's in Management. He also completed an MPhil in sustainability, where his research focused on sustainability reporting and financial performance. Also, he is pursuing his PhD in sustainability reporting and financial performance, and the focus is on SMEs in northwest England.

As a Programme leader for MSc International Business, He believes his role is to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential. He is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to engage with the subject matter and develop their critical thinking skills. He is also dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in his field to bring relevant and cutting-edge insights to the classroom.

Before joining the academic world as an entrepreneur and working in the service industry for 12 years, Abdul had diverse experiences that shaped his journey. Starting his own business in Liverpool was both exciting and daunting. He had to wear many hats and learn new skills quickly, from marketing and finance to operations and management. He faced many challenges along the way, but each hurdle taught him valuable lessons that helped him grow and develop as a business owner.

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER APPOINTMENTS

  • Programme Leader
    University of Chester, Management, Chester, United Kingdom1 Jun 2023
  • Module Leader
    University of Chester, management, Chester, United Kingdom6 Oct 2022
  • Lecturer
    University of Chester, Management, Chester, United Kingdom1 Sep 2021

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Operational Manager
    Select Northwest, Management, Runcorn, England1 Feb 2008 - 6 Jan 2016
  • Director
    BZMG SOLUTION, Retails, Liverpool, England1 Feb 2016 - 1 Jul 2021

DEGREES

  • MPhil
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom1 Feb 2022 - 1 Jan 2024

CERTIFICATIONS

  • FHEA
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom27 Oct 2025
    In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.
  • AFHEA
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom10 Mar 2003
    In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • PGCERT
    University of Chester, Business Management Accounting Finance, Chester Business School, Bridge House,, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AD, United Kingdom2 Feb 2024 - 7 Jul 2025
    Supervised by Muqeem A
  • TALANT
    University of Chester, CAID, Chester, United Kingdom1 Sep 2021 - 2 Mar 2022

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak and peer review
  • Urdu
    Can read, write, speak and peer review
  • Pushto; Pashto
    Can read and speak
  • Arabic
    Can read, write and speak

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE

  • Sustainability and Environment Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute

SCHOOL

  • Chester Business School

AVAILABILITY

  • Collaborative projects