Mr. Ijaz Hussain SMS - BNU

Mr. Ijaz Hussain is a seasoned academic and finance professional, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Management Sciences at the School of Management Sciences, Beaconhouse National University (BNU). With over 30 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has established himself as a respected authority in the fields of Economics, Accounting, and Finance. He holds an Associate membership with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ACMA) and a Master’s degree in Economics from Government College University, Lahore.

Since joining BNU in 2007, Mr. Hussain has played a transformative role in shaping academic programs and institutional policy. He has designed and led undergraduate and graduate programs in business, economics, and finance, while also managing departmental affairs with a focus on academic excellence and innovation. His teaching portfolio includes key subjects such as macroeconomics, managerial accounting, and financial analysis.

Mr. Hussain’s research contributions are extensive, with publications in leading journals such as The Lahore Journal of Economics, Pakistan Business Review, and the Journal of Business Economics and Management. His work spans corporate finance, banking sector performance, non-performing loans, and macroeconomic influences on business sectors. He has also contributed to various national and international research initiatives funded by HEC, USAID, GIZ, and UNDP, addressing key governance and development issues in Pakistan.

Complementing his academic credentials, Mr. Hussain holds international certifications in Data Science from HarvardX and Corporate Finance from the University of Melbourne, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary expertise.

• ACMA, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants, Lahore
• Masters of Arts in Economics, Government College University, Lahore
• Certificate of Achievement in Data Science: R Basics, HarvardX, Harvard University (online)
• Certificate of Specialization in Essentials of Corporate Finance (5 Courses), The University of Melbourne (online)

• Verified Certificate of Achievement in Data Science: R Basics, a course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University.
  Credential URL: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/10dd63d608d2465393a5d58c42a7d1a9
• Verified Certificate of Specialization in Essentials of Corporate Finance, The University of Melbourne.
  Courses:
  • The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis
  • The Role of Global Capital Markets
  • Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation
  • Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment
  • Essentials of Corporate Finance Capstone
  Credential URL: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/XSAPUMPP6DBH

• Associate Member, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (2005–present)
• Member, Board of Studies for Department of Economics, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2007–present)
• Member, Board of Studies, Government College University, Lahore

• Head of Department (Management Sciences) / Senior Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2016–Present)
• Deputy Head of Department (Economics) / Assistant Professor, SLASS, Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2007–2016)
• Lecturer, Government College University, Lahore (1999–2007)
• Lecturer, Government Islamia College, Sambrial, Sialkot – taught intermediate classes (1997–May 1999)
• Senior School Teacher, Aitchison College, Lahore (1996–1997)

• Hussain, I. (2018). Diversification and Performance of Banks: Evidence from Pakistan (In Review).
• Hussain, I. (2017). Corporate Financial Leverage, Asset Utilization, and Non-Performing Loans in Pakistan. The Lahore Journal of Economics, 22(1), 37–70.
• Hussain, I. (2015). Macro Economy and Profitability of Insurance Companies: A Post-Crisis Scenario in Pakistan. Pakistan Business Review, 17(2), 243–263.
• Hussain, I., & Ahmad, I. (2015). Dynamic Relationship Among Investment, Earnings, and Dividends: Evidence from the Engineering Sector of Pakistan. Pakistan Business Review, 16(4), 917–945.
• Hussain, I. (2014). Banking Industry Concentration and Net Interest Margins (NIMs) in Pakistan. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 15(2), 1–19.
• Hussain, I. (2013). Estimating Firms’ Vulnerability to Short-Term Financing Shocks: A Case of Foreign Exchange Companies of Pakistan. Lahore Journal of Economics, 18(2), 147–163.
• Hussain, I. (2013). The Paradox of Rising Dividend Payouts in a Recession: Evidence from Pakistan. The Lahore Journal of Business, 1(2), 97–116.
• Junaid, I. H. N. (2012). Energy Crisis and Profitability of Listed Food Producers in Pakistan. Journal of Business and Economics, 4(2), 236–255.
• Hussain, I. (2012). Growth, Corporate Gearing, and Non-Performing Loans in Pakistan. International Journal of Applied Business and Economics Research, 10(2), 255–267.
• Hussain, I. (2012). Consequences of Easy Credit Policy, High Gearing, and Firms’ Profitability in the Textile Industry of Pakistan: A Panel Data Analysis. The Lahore Journal of Economics, 17(1), 33–44.
• Hussain, I. (2011). Financial Development and Firms’ Growth in the Textile Industry of Pakistan: A Panel Data Analysis. Business Review, 6(2), 545–562.
• Hussain, I. (2011). Growth and Financing Behavior of Firms in the Textile Industry in Pakistan: A Panel Data Analysis. Pakistan Development Review, 50(4), 699–714.
• Rana, I. H. S. (2010). A Comparison of Fiscal Efforts by Provincial Governments in Pakistan. Pakistan Development Review, 49(4), 545–562.
• Rana, I. H. S. (2009). Income Tax Revenues as an Indicator of Regional Development. The Lahore Journal of Economics, 14(2), 135–152.

• 2013: Co-Investigator for an HEC-funded project titled “Strengthening Research and Teaching in Governance.”
• 2012: Research Team Member for a USAID-funded project on “Impact of Load Shedding on the Agriculture Sector of Pakistan.”
• 2012: Survey Coordinator for “Taxpayer Perception Survey 2011–12,” conducted by the Tax Reform Governance Programme, GIZ, in collaboration with FBR, Islamabad.
• 2012: Research Team Member for “Impact Study for the Community Development Project for Rehabilitation of Salt-Affected and Water-Logged Lands,” conducted by the Government of Punjab and UNDP.
• 2011: Research Team Member for the International Growth Centre project titled “Issues Paper on Social Sector Expenditure Review in Punjab.” Contributed a chapter on “Issues in the Education Sector.”
• 2009: Team Leader for a research project on “Training Need Assessment in Governance and Public Policy Disciplines for Two and Four Year Bachelor's Programs.” The report was presented at the International Conference 2009 on “Improving Governance: Towards Growth, Peace and Equity,” organized by the Governance Education Network, Pakistan-Norway Forum (December 13–15, 2009, Islamabad), and published by Governance Institutes Network International.

• Email Address: ijaz.hussain@bnu.edu.pk
• Ext number: 302