Curriculum Vitae
Sara Foghani
[email protected]
[email protected]
Date of Birth: 14/11/1979
Education: PhD
Research and Teaching Interest
Entrepreneurship-Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)
Business management-principle of management
International business
Organization behavior - Organizing
Strategic Management-Competitive strategy
Research Methodology
Current Research Projects
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Study of critical success factors for the
globalization of SMEs: Evidence from Malaysia
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Conceptualization of SMEs globalization
process: The evolutionary multi-phase model
Education
2011-Present
PhD, International Business School
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dissertation: SMEs characteristics, strategies and multi-phase
model of globalization Process
2008
MBA, Strategic Management
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Thesis: Business Plan, Pars 7-7-7 Convenience Store
2003
B.Sc., Economics
Public University of Tehran (Allameh-Tabatabaei) Iran
Work Experiences
11/15-present
International Relations Coordinator
Rayenehdaran Consulting Engineers (RCE), Tehran, Iran
 Foreign commercial expert, Sourcing, Tender,
Representation, contracts, proposal.
11/15-present
Management consultant
Rayenehdaran Consulting Engineers (RCE), Tehran, Iran
 Feasibility studies, Business Plan (BP), Strategic planning,
Opportunities analysis.
09/15-present
Lecturer
Islamic Azad University (IAU) , Tehran, Iran
 Teaching Master of Business Administration(MBA) subjects
06/15-present
Member of Reviewer Database
Asian Academy of Management Journal (AAMJ) – USM
05/14-present
Editorial Board
International Journal of Management and Sustainability
09/15-11/15
Internal control manager
Kaashef, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
09/15-11/15
Lecturer assistant
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
 Teaching master of entrepreneurship subjects
09/14-09/15
Lecturer
Mahan Business School, Tehran, Iran
 Teaching on-line Master of Business Administration(MBA)
subjects
05/12-06/2014
Lecturer
Worldwide Science Sdn. Bhd, KL, Malaysia
MSC Malaysia Status Company
 Teaching MBA courses
 Supervision of MBA Students
01/10-04/10
Marketing Developer
Bilsing Automation Co., Malaysia Branch, KL
 Responsible for exploiting business opportunities,
establishing and developing relations with Malaysian
automotive companies such as Proton, developing trade
channels and negotiating contracts
01/10-06/10
Internal Manager
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Arian Communcation Sdn Bhd, KL
07/06-12/2009
Marketing Representative
International Business School (IBS)
University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
12/02-05/05
Junior Executive, Financial Projects Accountant
Petro-Iran Development Company, Tehran, Iran
 Appointed to investigate local/international business
contracts through financial software-aided analysis, to report
cost controller and maintain a proper control over the project
flow, ensuring accurate billing processes, funding advances
and actual-to-budget cost variances are calculated using the
project budget adjusted to percent-of-completion, allocating
project costs
04/01-03/03
Researcher and Economic Specialist
Research and Strategic Management Department
Industrial Management Institute, Tehran, Iran
08/00-12/02
Accountant Assistant
Financial Department, Pars Oil and Gas Company (P.O.G.C)
Iran, Tehran
 Bookkeeping and assisting the senior accountant by
maintaining records of invoices and creditors' payments and
transactions, preparing of accounts payable, invoices and
purchase orders, petty cash and payroll calculation,
examining and analyzing accounting records, financial
statements, and other financial reports to assess their
accuracy, completeness, and conformance for reporting and
procedural standards
Teaching Experience
09/15-present
Lecturer
Islamic Azad University (IAU) , Tehran, Iran
 Teaching Master of Business Administration(MBA) subjects
09/15-11/15
Lecturer assistant
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
 Teaching master of entrepreneurship subjects
09/14-present
Lecturer
Mahan Business School, Tehran, Iran
 Teaching on-line MBA courses
 Course: The principles of organization and management
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05/12-02/2014
Lecturer
Worldwide science Sdn. Bhd, KL, Malaysia
 Teaching on-line MBA courses
 Course: Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship
01/10-04/10
Teacher
Arian Communication Sdn Bhd
 Course: Math & English
08/06-12/2010
Tutor
Multimedia University (MMU)
Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology
04/07-08/07
Assistant Instructor
Kumon Institute, KL
10/1999- 05/01
10/02-12/05
Instructor
Handicapped Students Charity Institution, Tehran, Iran
 Course: Math & English
Tutor
Courses: Principles of Economics/ Principles of Management
Micro Economics/Math/English
Publication
Article: Cluster-based industrial SMEs development strategies for globalization in s
elected Asian countries
International Conference on Modern Management Sciences (ICMMS) - Hakim
Jorgani Institute of Higher Education
26th of August 2012, Gorgan-Iran
Available at: www.civilica.com
Article: Promoting clusters and networks for Small and Medium Enterprises to
economic development in globalization era –Iranian Journal of management studies
(IJMS) (Under review)
Article: Role of Strategic Alliance as an instrument for rapid growth
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (AJBAS) (In Press)
Article: Conceptualization of SMEs globalization process: the evolutionary
multi-phase model – SAGE Open (Under Review)
Fellowship and Awards

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), International Doctoral Fellowship
(IDF)
SEM l SESSION 2012-2013
SEM ll SESSION 2012-2013
SEM 1 SESSION 2013-2014
SEM ll SESSION 2013-2014
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
Certificate of Best Article titled, “Cluster-based industrial SMEs
development strategies for globalization in selected Asian countries”, 2012,
International Conference on Modern Management Sciences (ICMMS) Hakim Jorgani Institute of Higher Education
Conference Presentations
 5th Business Postgraduate Colloquium
International Business School- University Technology Malaysia
21 May 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Article: SMEs strategies and characteristics for globalization process: Evidence from
Malaysia
 3rd Business postgraduate Colloquium
International Business School- University Technology Malaysia
27 August 2013 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Article: Cluster-based industrial SMEs development strategies for globalization in M
alaysia
 2nd Business Post-Graduate Colloquium
International Business School- University Technology Malaysia
9th of January 2013 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Article: Cluster-based industrial SMEs development strategies for globalization in M
alaysia

2012 International Conference on Modern Management Sciences (ICMMS) Hakim Jorgani Institute of Higher Education
26 August 2012, Gorgan-Iran
Article: Cluster-based industrial SMEs development strategies for globalization in
selected Asian countries
 Business Post-Graduate Colloquium in Marketing and Management
International Business School- University Technology Malaysia
10 of May 2012 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Article: Cluster-based industrial SMEs development strategies for globalization in s
elected Asian countries
Certifications
2016
Certificate of attendance – Strategy creation model
University of Tehran, Management Faculty, Tehran, Iran
2014
Certificate of attendance - Creating the most effective research
Design, UTM International Business School, 6 March 2014
2014
Certificate of attendance - Academic writing workshop for
PhD, UTM International Business School, 16 April 2014
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2013
Certificate of attendance - Course on impact factor journal,
ASPA Training Room, Malaysia, 14 September 2013
2012
Certification of participating in short-term education courses,
Short term course titled “marketing strategic management”
Hakim Jorjani Institute of Higher Education, Gorgan, Iran
2004
Advanced Excel, computer training program
Computer Training Center, Rahbaran Petrochemical Company
Iranian National Petrochemical Company, Tehran, Iran
2001
Journalism short-term Course
Journalism Education Center for Student
University of Allameh-Tabatabaei
Tehran, Iran
1999
PowerPoint, MS Word and Windows
Cavendish Institute, Tehran Branch, Iran
Membership
2015-present
Member of Reviewer Database
Asian Academy of Management Journal (AAMJ) – USM
2014-present
Editorial Board Member
International Journal of Management and Sustainability
2014-present
Iran Entrepreneurship Association
2013-present
Post-Graduates Student Society IBS (PGSS IBS)
2012-present
Post-Graduates Student Society UTM (PGSS UTM)
2010-present
Allameh Tabatabaei University Alumni – Tehran
2008-present
International Business School (IBS) Alumni
Computer Skills
SPSS
Project Management Software: EXPEDITION (PRIMAVERA)
McKINSEY DCF VALUATION MODEL
Microsoft Office
Nvivo
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Miscellaneous Professional Activities
17th -20th November 2014
Secretariat
 Workshop on Demand-Driven Innovation Project by
Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), organized
by the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian
Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) at
University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Kuala
Lumpur , Malaysia
30/09/2014
Participant and Presenter
 12th entrepreneurship competition in Iran
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran
08/2014
Translator - Iran Fara Bourse Co.
 Translator, AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers
Documents, London Stock Exchange
05/12-06/2014
Supervisor for MBA student
 Supervise students in order to get MBA certificate
11/06
Exhibition
International Business School (IBS) Exhibition in Tehran
 Appointed and authorized as UTM exclusive
representative to promote school’s MBA program in
Iran and to recruit qualified students
References
Professor Datuk Dr. Ismail Rejab
Graduate school of business –Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Block C&D,Capital Square,No.8,Jalan Munshi Abdullah,50100 Kuala Lumpur
DL:+60376277159
FAX:+60376277160
H:+60193281718
E:[email protected]
Associated Professor Dr. Rosmini Omar
Lecturer of Human Resource, International Business School (IBS)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
603-2695 3362
[email protected]
Dr. Fauziah Sh. Ahmad
Lecturer of entrepreneurship and marketing subjects, International Business School
(IBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
603-26956113
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Reza Khosravi
Managing Director
WORLD WIDE SCIENCE SDN. BHD. (885183-A)
Tel: 0320969631
Mobile: 0132962123
Fax: 0320969727
Email:[email protected]
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