Mujtaba Akhtar

Lecturer

Mastersin Media Sciences from SZABIST University 2019

Bachelorsin Media Sciences (FILM/TV) from IQRA University Main Campus

Intermediate in Science from PECHS Foundation College for boys

Matriculation from Mama Baby Care School

 

About

Mujtaba Akhtar a versatile professional with a passion for digital marketing, education, and film production, has carved a notable career path marked by dedication and expertise. Born with a zeal for creativity and innovation, I embarked on a journey that led to significant achievements in academia and the professional realm.

I pursued my undergraduate studies at IQRA University, where I obtained a bachelors degree in a relevant field of Film and TV, laying the foundation for my future endeavors. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and excellence, I continued my academic journey by enrolling in the masters program at SZABIST University in Media Science, further honing my skills and expanding my expertise.

With a solid educational background, I ventured into the dynamic world of digital marketing, where they quickly made a mark with their proficiency and creativity. Over 9 years, I had accumulated rich and diverse professional experience, working with both national and international brands. Their roles in the digital marketing departments of various organizations allowed them to harness their strategic thinking and innovative approaches to drive successful campaigns and achieve measurable results.

Parallel to my corporate endeavors, I have also dedicated myself to the noble pursuit of education. With over five years of teaching experience under their belt, I have imparted knowledge and mentorship to aspiring minds, nurturing the next generation of professionals in the field. My commitment to education was reflected in my role as a permanent faculty member at Iqra University, where I am currently serving as a Senior Lecturer.

Area of Expertise

Publications & Research Work

Dr. Muhammad Shahnawaz Adil

Dr. Muhammad Shahnawaz Adil is an Associate Professor of Leadership and Strategic Management at Iqra University, Karachi. He holds more than 17 years of full-time university teaching, research, mentorship, and graduate thesis supervision experience. Additionally, he has been serving as the Cluster Head (Management) since January 2020 at the Main Campus. He is currently a member of the advisory and review boards of 18 national and international scholarly journals. 

He has presented various research ideas at international conferences abroad and has published over 25 research papers in national and international journals with 700+ Google citations. He has also authored a monograph on Leadership and Strategy published in Germany. He is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor and five Ph.D. candidates are going to complete their doctoral thesis under his sole supervision. In addition to supervising several industrial projects, 32 MPhil and hundreds of MBA students have successfully passed their research thesis in the Management discipline under his sole supervision. His research interests include the dark side of leadership, workplace mistreatment, multilevel modeling, and creative performance in higher education. He completed a ten-day comprehensive Training of Trainers conducted by Sindh HEC in May 2023.

Dr. Shahnawaz earned his Ph.D. degree in Management from an AACSB and AMBA-accredited business school of Malaysia in 2021. Earlier, he received his MPhil from Iqra University, a ‘triple-crown’ (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS-accredited) MBA from Newcastle University (UK), Postgraduate Diploma from Stratford College London (UK), and B.Sc. (Honours) with Distinction from London Metropolitan University, UK. He has secured seven consecutive distinctions in his academic career and has clinched First Class First Position at Sindh Board of Technical Education. He has been associated with Iqra University as a permanent faculty member in the Department of Business Administration since August 2008. His main hobbies include horse-riding, playing scrabble, cooking, bird-farming, and long driving.