Biography
Dr. Tarek Samara is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) at the College of Business Administration, Umm Al Quwain University. His teaching and research focus on the evolution of information systems, with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Software Design, Systems Analysis, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Business Intelligence (BI), and Data-Driven Decision-Making.
He has taught at several renowned international institutions, including Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University at both MBA and Bachelor's levels; CNAM and INTEC Paris, where he delivered courses in the Master’s in Control, Audit, and Accounting program, Specialization Certificates, and Bachelor's programs; the TEMPUS European Program, contributing to the Master’s in Banking & Finance at the Universities of Bordeaux IV and Damascus; ADEC in Gabon at the Bachelor's level; and the Syrian Virtual University (SVU), offering Bachelor’s programs via e-learning.
Beyond academia, Dr. Samara brings extensive professional experience as a Manager and MIS Consultant for leading international firms across Europe and the United States. His consulting portfolio includes engagements with Hospital Cochin in Paris, BNP Paribas, My Money Bank, General Electric, Crédit Immobilier de France, Caisse d'Épargne, and Van der Moolen Financial Services (a trading group specializing in commodities, stocks, options, equity index futures, swaps, interest rates, and exchange rates). He is also certified as an Associate in SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Public Edition (Finance).
Dr. Samara’s academic philosophy centers on simplification and real-world application. By integrating insights from his consultancy work, teaching, and research, he bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing students with actionable knowledge grounded in business reality. He believes that effective teaching goes beyond abstract concepts and must be rooted in the practical challenges of the business world.
Terminal Degree:
Ph.D. in Management Information Systems
Dissertation: "User Variety and Pertinence of Multidimensional Information Systems in the Banking Sector"
Institution: CNAM Paris (National Academy of Arts and Trade), France (2004).