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COB Dean Awarded Dean of the Year 2022

In 2022 ADU’s College of Business Dean, Professor Barry O’Mahony was Awarded Dean of the Year as
part of the 2022 Beta Gamma Sigma Awards (BGS). Selected from a pool of over 615 Deans from leading
universities in 38 countries, Professor O’Mahony received the award in recognition of his commitment to
providing students with an exemplary educational journey and continuous support in building a world-
class curriculum. Dean of the Year Award recipients have demonstrated extraordinary chapter leadership
and have exemplified the highest honor and integrity, in line with the values of Beta Gamma Sigma. We
congratulate Professor O’Mahony on this achievement.

Pictured: Professor Barry and Mr. Ihsan Zakri, Regional Head, Middle East and Africa | AACSB International

Career Development and Support

The COB works closely with the ADU Employability and Alumni Relations Office (EARO) which provides an
inclusive approach to career development beginning with career awareness and career decision making.
The EARO focuses on experiential education opportunities throughout the academic year in tune with the
requirements of the UAE labor market. In 2022 a range of services were provided to COB students including:

• Career Guidance and Workshops
• Internship Program
• Career Fairs
• The Employer Campus Visit Program
• Job postings

Abu Dhabi University | COB Connect 2023