Samar Issa

Experience

1. Associate Professor of Economics, Finance, Business Analytics and Leadership

   Saint Peter\'s University

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Courses Taught: Business Analytics, Leadership, Project Management, Econometrics, Investment Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, International Finance, Mathematical Economics, Linear Programming, Business Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Quantitative Research Methods, Principles of Microeconomics, Marketing Research, Business Problem Solving, Real Estate Finance, Financial Literacy, Advanced Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Graduate), Investment Analysis (Graduate), International Finance (Graduate), Corporate Finance (Graduate), Research Practicum (Graduate), Advanced Project Management (Graduate), Macroeconomics (Graduate), Managerial Economics (Graduate), and AI Applications in Business (Graduate) FOUNDER & Former FACULTY ADVISOR – STUDENT MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND ADVISOR & MENTOR – CFA RESEARCH CHALLENGE FACULTY ADVISOR – CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP STUDIES CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT • Developed MBA concentrations in AI and Project Management• Designed courses in Project Management, Global Finance, and Business Analytics• Revamped the Business Analytics minor to enhance industry relevance• Restructured the Mathematical Economics major for stronger analytical focus• Integrated cutting-edge trends and practical applications into course content • Ensured alignment with industry standards and student career needsFRANK J. GUARINI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS WORK • Chaired and co-chaired four search committees for faculty recruitment. • Supported faculty development and interdisciplinary research efforts. • Member of the Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access • Member of the Committee on Professional Development of Faculty • Member of the Committee on the Honors Program • Member of the Committee on Committee Nominations • Member of the School of Business Strategic Plan

Education

• The New School

  MA in Economics

  2013 — 2015

• The United Nations

  Professional Trainings and Workshops

  2009 — 2012

• The New School

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Economics

  2015 — 2017

• The New School

  PhD, Economics

  2013 — 2018

• Lebanese American University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Project Management
• Statistics
• Ngos
• Spanish
• Policy Analysis
• French
• Data Analysis
• International Development
• Economics
• Program Management
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Qualitative Research
• International Relations
• Quantitative Research
• Arabic
• Nonprofits
• Teaching