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Amiruddin - 
Deputy Dean Research & Postgraduate

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Managing and planning research activities at the faculty level. This includes but not limited to overseeing postgraduate students.

Typical day

A busy administrator looking into research initiatives at the MBA and PhD levels.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Meeting and managing new challenges everyday.

Challenging aspects

Overseeing multiple tasks within short notice.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Learning new things.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

People and human skills, the most essential skills to manage human capital.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

I was seconded as an Assistant Professor in Management at College of Business Administration, Abu Dhabi University, UAE, for two-years. This was a real experience for me after successfully competing my PhD from Sheffield University, from 2014-2016. I am back from Abu Dhabi in Sept 2016, reporting back to the Faculty of Technology Management & Technopreneurship, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). In March 2017, I was appointed as the Deputy Dean Research & Postgraduate, for the faculty.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Pursue my dream to become an international consultant running my own consulting firm.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

My area of research is entrepreneurship. It is an evolving area of study. Entrepreneurship as an interdisciplinary area enriches one's thinking and perspective, hence I would encourage students to explore this domain. The best possible institution for students to consider is the Management School, Faculty of Social Science, Sheffield University. Sheffield University will not only provide students with outstanding research facilities and world class supervision, but also a memorable experience throughout your research journey.

Other comments

"Challenges Are What Make Life Interesting And Overcoming Them Is What Makes Life Meaningful" -Joshua J.Marine-



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Last updated: 03 Jul 2017