Haj Youssef, M, El Masri, T, Christodoulou, I and Thanh, LM Graduate Employability in Lebanon: Leveraging Alumni Networks and Cross-Cultural Competencies. Journal of Asia Business Studies. ISSN 1558-7894 (Accepted)

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Abstract

Purpose: This viewpoint aims to provide an overview of graduate employability in Lebanon from the perspective of the Dean of Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut, who is a reputable academic leader heading a world-ranked business school. The discussion also looks at the external factors that affect graduate employability in Lebanon with direct references to the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic crisis. Design/methodology/approach: Through conversation with the Dean of a prominent business school in Lebanon, this viewpoint discusses several topics pertaining to the concept of graduate employability. Findings: To boost graduate employability the focus should be on developing the curriculum, engaging with the alumni network, exploiting the board of governors, and building on the school’s reputation and legacy. Originality/value: Crises do offer new opportunities. Covid-19 pandemic has prepared employers to accept the idea of remote-working which has helped in boosting graduate employability in Lebanon.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1503 Business and Management; 1505 Marketing
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business
Divisions:	Liverpool Business School
Publisher:	Emerald
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2024 14:23
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2024 14:23
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/23725

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