Certificate in Business Administration – Online

What they teach at SCS
Marketing Fundamentals

Current role
Ana is a dynamic entrepreneurial leader and digital marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience driving innovation in sustainable fashion, crowdfunding, and business education

Education
With an MBA degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, Ana continues to expand her knowledge in modes of learning, teaching and technologies in higher education through post graduate certifications at Centennial College and Harvard University.

Professional experience
Ana is a seasoned marketing leader with over 14 years of experience working in the real estate, fashion and tech industries. As an entrepreneur, Ana launched the first product-based crowdfunding platform and a learning hub for emerging brands. Her passion is working with tech startups and she is currently an Advisor with Loyal.vc, where she helps startups with their marketing and communication strategies.
Over the last 8 years, Ana has been teaching marketing courses at post-secondary institutions across the Greater Toronto Area.

What they teach at SCS
Project Management

Current role
Andrew is a Strategy and Organizational Consultant with successful experience building and growing consulting businesses. He has led over 65 consulting engagements in ten countries over 22 years focused on transformation, performance improvement and better outcomes in both the public and health sectors.

Education
Andrew has a Bachelors in Economics and MBA in Finance & International Business. He is a Certified Management Consultant with the Institute for Certified Management Consultants of Ontario.

Professional experience
Andrew empowers his clients through a combination of technical expertise, collegiality, and deep understanding of their work, the context and the challenges they face. He leads his teams through stewardship, building on their strengths and inspiring them to share his passion for positive results and impact.

Highlights of Andrew’s professional experience include: driving Nous Group Canada’s growth from start-up to a 40+ FTE management consulting practice; serving as founding Director of KPMG’s Centre for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) where he advised international clients on health system transformation; establishing and growing a management consulting practice in the Caribbean. Key project was leading a large multi-national team that supported the design and implementation of National Health Insurance in The Bahamas; working with various First Nations Organizations.

Andrew recently launched Hamilton and Associates, his own independent consulting practice. His current research is focused on the application of Machine Learning and Generative AI to drive organizational transformation.

What they teach at SCS
Marketing Fundamentals

Current role
Anwar Habib has been teaching marketing and business strategy courses for the last 16 years in University of Wollongong, University of Middlesex and HCT in Dubai. Currently he also teaches at York University in Toronto, Canada.

Education
Master of Business Administration – MBA at Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka

Professional experience
Anwar has over 20 years of industry experience working for Unilever and Johnson & Johnson in Australia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. During this time, he has managed global brands including Ponds, Vaseline, Sunsilk, Pepsodent, Aim, Band-Aid, Carefree and Acuvue.
Starting as a brand manager, Anwar progressed through various responsibilities in marketing and sales to become Regional General Manager and then Country Manager for the Middle East and North Africa, receiving recognition as a multi-year President’s Club award winner for outstanding achievement.

Teaching philosophy
Anwar aims to engage students with recent industry-based strategies and events to relate to the course to help the students understand how the materials covered in the course can be used in real life business strategies. Anwar strives to keep things simple. He encourages discussions, feedback and practice to develop knowledge and skills.

What they teach at SCS
Project Management

Current role
Cheryl is the CEO of Knowledge Adapters, a Toronto-based consulting firm that offers business analysis and project management consulting and training services in the areas of business analysis, project management and change management. Clients include public and private sector organizations across all industries, including financial services, high tech, telecommunications, transportation, construction, entertainment, and all levels of government.

Education
Cheryl is a certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

Professional experience
Cheryl founded the PMI Toronto Chapter Business Analysis Community; the first Business Analysis Community within a PMI Chapter, and has served as a Director at Large for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Toronto.

Cheryl is co-author of “Effective PM and BA Role Collaboration” (2015), J. Ross Publishing, and one of four global authors of The PMI Guide to Business Analysis (2017), published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). She has spoken at conferences, chapter meetings, colleges, and at universities to audiences across the globe.

What they teach at SCS
Project Management

Current role
Dilash is the Director of Project Management & Delivery Services with a multinational financial data organization, where he is accountable for process optimization, portfolio prioritization, and the delivery of strategic, client-driven and regulatory projects.

Education
Dilash is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on organizational agility. He has a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelors of Education specializing in Adult Education from Brock University, and a Master’s in Business Administration – Executive Management from Royal Roads University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP®), PMI® – Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP®), PMI®-ATP trainer, and regular speaker at the Global Project Management Conference.  In addition, Dilash is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC®), and Prosci® Certified Change Management Consultant.

Professional experience
Dilash is a leading project management expert who brings extensive international experience working with both private and public sector organizations. His career spans hi-tech, finance, security and educational industries concentrated on North American, European and Asia Pacific markets. Dilash also brings more than ten years of experience in teaching and developing post-graduate courses and programs in business strategy, project management and information technology.

What they teach at SCS
Applied Capstone
Micro- & Macro-Economics

Current role
Educator and Director of Finance

Education
Bachelor in Accounting, PhD and Master Degree in Finance and a Postgraduate in Financial-Marketing

Professional experience
Dorjana is a highly committed and passionate educator with over 20 years of professional experience in Accounting and finance at prestigious international companies. She has been published tens of articles in leading research journals. Dorjana is skilled in teaching, mentoring, research, communication, public speaking and problem solving. She was awarded the academic title “Docent” for high academic achievements, the Dean’s Honour Award, and a High Recommendation for exceeding the goals beyond expectations.

Teaching philosophy
Dorjana Nano fosters an engaging, collaborative and inclusive classroom where students enjoy learning and connect theory to real-life experiences. She inspires critical thinking and equips students with the skills and confidence to thrive in their careers.

What they teach at SCS
Business Strategy
Project Management

Current role
Jamal is an educator, project management consultant, and researcher passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others achieve their goals.

Education
Jamal holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology on artificial intelligence in project management and its effects on future work.

Professional experience
Jamal has led strategic and transformational initiatives for some of North America’s most respected organizations, including Lufthansa German Airlines, CIBC, TD Bank, Mentor Technologies, Barnes & Noble, and Vital Source. Jamal’s national and international experience spans information technology, cybersecurity, privacy protection, artificial intelligence, airline travel and tourism, enterprise real estate, workplace optimization, public utilities, business continuity, and process optimization. Passionate about the project management profession, Jamal is a mentor and certified PMI trainer. He is an author on project recovery and PMP exam prep and a course designer and developer.

Teaching philosophy
Jamal designs his teaching around the unique goals and experiences of adult learners, valuing their perspectives as integral to the learning process. By fostering curiosity, confidence, and collaboration, he creates an interactive environment that empowers students to grow, innovate, and transform challenges into opportunities for learning.

What they teach at SCS
Accounting – Analysis & The Use of Financial Information

Current role
Subject matter expert and educator.

Education
Shirley is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Commerce and Strategy from Laurentian University.

Professional experience
Shirley has taught a wide range of courses including accounting, finance and taxation for over ten years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her industry experience spans both the public and private sectors in the areas of corporate finance, accounting, controllership and project management. Shirley teaches in the MBA Program at Cape Breton University and has been involved as a subject matter expert in curriculum design to meet industry and professional certification requirements.

Teaching philosophy
Her teaching philosophy includes motivating and encouraging students to learn from one another, while always challenging them to be critical thinkers.

What they teach at SCS
Marketing Fundamentals

Current role
She is currently the Director and Co-Founder of HS Advisory Inc., where she supports small businesses in Dufferin County in achieving their full potential.

Education
Simran holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Master’s in Psychology (Counselling), and is currently pursuing an MBA (Marketing). She teaches courses in marketing and business management at post-secondary institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Professional experience
Simran has over 15 years of experience in brand communication, marketing, stakeholder management, and consulting in financial services, travel and tourism, retail, fast food, and the public sector. Simran is a community leader, business consultant, and accomplished public speaker. A council candidate in the 2018 Orangeville municipal election, she is actively involved in local social, economic, and political issues and makes her voice heard over various platforms, including local news channels and publications. Simran is passionate about causes that promote sustainable development, gender equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. She is the founder of South Asians in Dufferin and a past board member for Community Living Dufferin, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Family Transition Place. She proudly supports the Indigenous community in Dufferin by volunteering for Dufferin County Cultural Resource Centre and contributes to the independent living of seniors by volunteering with Caledon Meals on Wheels.

Current role
Tabitha is a part-time Instructor at various colleges in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as a certified PMI®-ATP Trainer with Driven Leadership Solutions, a PMI Authorized Training Partner.

Education
Tabitha has a Masters in Project Management from Colorado State University and a Bachelors in Computer Engineering.

Professional experience
Tabitha has been involved in the project management field for over 10 years. Having worked on projects across the globe, she found her home in the education field in 2012. She started her career in projects as a computer programmer, then transitioned to the role of search engine optimization expert and software tester. The projects she worked on ranged from software development projects to language translation software projects at British-based Applied Language Solutions. She also worked on internal process improvement projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Teaching philosophy
A PMP® since 2013, she has held several roles in post-secondary and is passionate about using technology to deliver content that speaks to every kind of learner.

Current role
Teni is currently the Director of People and Culture at the University Health Network, where she is responsible for Toronto Rehab and the Michener Institute of Education.

Education
Teni holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts.

Professional experience
Teni has 16 years of experience in HR leadership roles with Algoma University, Driving Change Automotive Group, and Maersk/APM Terminals.

Her achievements include overseeing Human Resources at APM Terminal’s $176M terminal operations in West Africa, where she directed the company’s priority strategy on retention and cost management for health management organizations. Teni also chaired the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Algoma University, and designed and deployed the leadership development program for the Algoma Leadership team.

Teni is an expert HR professional with extensive experience in recruitment, training and development, union and employee relations, leadership development, conflict resolution, succession planning, equity, diversity & inclusion, job design & evaluation, performance management, and organizational development.

Teaching philosophy
Teni is driven by a vision and passion for transformational people development and human capacity building.

She has trained and coached students and professionals in strategic human resource management, customer service, workplace quality, and effective communication.

What they teach at SCS
Human Resources Management

Current role
Chief Negotiator and Director of Employee Health and Labour Relations

Education
Yakov brings a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from York University as well as a Masters of Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto. He holds the Certified Human Resources Leader designation and teaches courses at York University as well as Conestoga College, passionately believing in the importance of continuous learning and teaching.

Professional experience
Yakov has over 15 years of progressively senior human resources and labour relations experience in large, high-profile, heavily unionized public sector organizations. His experience ranges a broad array of non-profit roles, including in the Provincial, Federal, Policing, Healthcare and Municipal sectors, overseeing Human Resources and other corporate support functions. Yakov took an active role at the forefront of human resources and organizational development modernization in the municipal sector by previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association, including terms as Vice-President.