Dean, College of Business and Economics 

The College of Business and Economics at Dire Dawa University Established in 2007 as a founding faculty of Dire Dawa University, the College of Business and Economics plays a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce for Ethiopia. Aligned with the Ministry of Education's classification of Dire Dawa University as an Applied Science University with a focus on Business and Economics, and Technology, the college is committed to delivering quality education and teaching.

Since its inception, the college has significantly expanded its academic offerings and faculty. Currently, it provides:

Undergraduate Programs: Seven regular, five continuing and distance education, and two summer programs in fields such as Accounting and Finance, Banking and Finance, Economics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing Management, and Public Administration and Development Management.

Graduate Programs: Six Master's Degree programs with ten specializations, including Development Economics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Management and Policy (with specializations in Development Management, Public Policy and Governance), Accounting & Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing Management. The college caters to the educational needs of approximately 3,500 students across regular, continuing, and distance education modalities.

The college has experienced substantial growth in faculty, increasing from 22 Graduate Assistant I positions in 2007 to 136 active staff members in 2024/25, encompassing PhD holders, Associate Professor, Assistant Professors, and Lecturers.

Beyond education, the college actively engages in research and community service. Research activities are expanding, with collaborations with various organizations. The college also provides diverse training programs to stakeholders in areas such as Leadership, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Software, Customer Service, Record Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Office Management.

The College of Business and Economics is dedicated to supporting regional and national development through:

·         Professional assistance

·         Short-term training

·         Consultancy services

·         Problem-solving research

Potential areas for partnership and collaboration include:

·         Entrepreneurship and self-employment

·         Project management and planning

·         Financial management and administration

·         Investment and finance

·         Property administration

·         Total quality management (TQM)

·         Customer handling

·         Insurance sector

·         Resource utilization and efficiency

·         Environment and development

·         Accounting Software Training

·         Warehouse & materials management

·         Human resource management

·         Balanced score card (BSC)

·         Leadership

·         Marketing ethics & social responsibility

·         Logistics

·         Transport Management

The college welcomes partnerships and collaborations that foster mutual benefits with organizations.

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