• Master in Finance – Harvard University
• Doctor of Philosophy In Business, Economy & law
• Master in Law – King’s College London, UK
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• Master in Public Administration (MPA) – University of Chichester, UK
• Bachelor’s in Business & Law – Buckinghamshire New University, UK

• FCMA – Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK
• CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant (AICPA & CIMA)
• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors, USA
• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor, ISACA, USA
• FCSI – Fellow Member, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), UK
• PMP – Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute (PMI), USA

Alongside his academic career, Musa Shaikh brings more than two decades of executive and industry experience, enabling him to connect classroom learning with the realities of senior management and corporate decision-making.

His leadership experience includes advising on Royal Family investments in the Middle East. His professional practice spans corporate finance, investment management, M&A and transaction advisory, financing, due diligence, taxation, internal audit, systems audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, corporate governance, project finance and project management.

He has been involved in investment analysis, financial modelling, portfolio strategy, capital structuring, business expansion, acquisitions, restructuring and complex project development.

His sector exposure includes industrial and manufacturing plants, technology, data centres and digital infrastructure, energy, healthcare, construction and real estate, education and professional services.

This multidisciplinary executive experience directly supports his work as an educator, allowing him to introduce practical cases, strategic perspectives and real-world examples into teaching across finance, investment, governance, risk, audit and management.

Musa Shaikh has over 20 years of teaching and academic experience and has taught and mentored thousands of students, professionals and executives across the Middle East and internationally.

His teaching spans professional qualifications and higher education, including CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA, CAIA and CIMA, as well as BBA, MBA, MPhil and PhD-level programs.

He has delivered lectures and academic instruction through institutions including the Emirates Institute of Banking, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute, Academic City in Dubai and Berkeley School of Business, alongside other universities and international professional organisations.

His teaching philosophy combines academic rigour, analytical depth and practical application. Drawing upon his own executive and advisory experience, he connects theoretical concepts with actual business situations, enabling learners to understand not only the principles of a subject but also their application in professional practice.

His approach encourages critical thinking, ethical judgement, problem-solving and strategic decision-making, with the objective of developing knowledgeable professionals and responsible future leaders.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• State Teacher Certification / Teaching License (USA)

Musa Shaikh has extensive expertise in professional education, particularly in internationally recognised finance, accounting, investment, audit and management qualifications.

He has taught candidates pursuing CIMA, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFA and CAIA qualifications, providing instruction that connects examination requirements and professional frameworks with their practical application in the workplace.

His multidisciplinary expertise allows him to teach across financial and management accounting, corporate finance, investment, internal audit, systems audit, risk management, governance, compliance, strategy and project management.

His training methodology incorporates conceptual instruction, case studies, analytical exercises, practical examples and professional judgement. Complex technical concepts are connected with real-world financial and managerial situations so that learners can understand both the technical requirements and their wider organisational implications.

His professional training is designed to develop analytical capability, technical competence, ethical awareness and decision-making skills that professionals can apply throughout their careers.

Musa Shaikh has extensive experience delivering corporate and executive education to senior professionals, managers and leadership teams from major government, semi-government and private-sector organisations.

He has trained executives and professionals from organisations including ADNOC, Mubadala, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, GASCO, Dolphin Energy, Executive Councils across the UAE, and leading national and international banks.

His executive training covers financial strategy, corporate finance, investment, financial planning, risk management, corporate governance, internal controls, audit, regulatory compliance, strategic decision-making, professional ethics and leadership.

Programs are designed around the practical requirements of experienced professionals and decision-makers, combining technical knowledge with case analysis, strategic thinking and real-world organisational challenges.

Musa has also had the honour of training His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Al Hamid and members of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, adding to his experience of delivering professional and executive education at senior levels.

His corporate training experience across diverse organisations enables him to understand the different learning requirements of finance professionals, senior managers, executives and organisational leaders.

• Finance & Corporate Finance
• Management Accounting
• Financial Strategy
• Investment Management
• Portfolio & Investment Analysis
• Treasury & Financing
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Internal Audit & Internal Controls
• Information Systems Audit
• Regulatory Compliance
• Taxation & Tax Advisory
• Project Finance
• Project Management
• Financial Modelling & Investment Appraisal
• Strategic Management & Decision-Making
• Business Leadership
• Professional Ethics
• ESG & Sustainable Business Practices

Throughout his teaching and professional training career, Musa Shaikh has delivered lectures, professional education and executive development through academic institutions, professional bodies and major organisations across the Middle East and internationally.

Academic & Professional Institutions

• Emirates Institute of Banking
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute
• Academic City, Dubai, UAE
• Berkeley School of Business
• Universities and international professional organisations

Corporate, Government & Executive Training

• ADNOC
• Mubadala
• Saudi Aramco
• SABIC
• GASCO
• Dolphin Energy
• Executive Councils across the UAE
• Major National and International Banks
• Members of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family

His engagements have brought him into contact with a diverse learning community ranging from university students and professional qualification candidates to finance professionals, senior managers, executives and leadership teams.

This breadth of institutional and organisational exposure strengthens his ability to adapt teaching and training to different professional levels, industries and learning environments.

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