Hazik Mohamed
- Title
- Adjunct Faculty
- Hazik.Mohamed@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Business Administration
- College
- College of Business
Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00AM to 12:00PM (Timezone: GMT+8)Areas of Expertise
Behavioral Economics, ESG, Finance, Financial Technologies, Islamic Finance, SustainabilityBiography
Dr. Hazik Mohamed is an adjunct faculty member at the Asia Campus in Singapore.
Dr. Mohamed holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Finance (Behavioral Economics) from INCEIF, Malaysia, and an M.S. in Finance from Baruch College, CUNY. Along with academic teaching, he worked as an engineer in the disk drive and semiconductor industries. He also owns a business consulting firm.
Dr. Mohamed specializes in the multidisciplinary approach to creating solutions for the industry. His expertise lies in process optimization, reduced waste and improved efficiency via technologies such as AI, blockchain and IoT devices.
As an external consultant for the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in Bangkok, Dr. Mohamed worked to improve access to finance through digital solutions for women-owned, managed or led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supported by the Shaping Inclusive Finance Transformations (SHIFT) Innovation Fund. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) engagements, he was contracted to lead the work on “MSME Access to Alternative Sources of Finance within ASEAN” as well as “Green Financing in the ASEAN Start-Up and MSME ecosystem.” These assignments at the ASEAN Secretariat, funded by USAID, required him to support the greening of enterprises through the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) and Implementation Plan, ASEAN Framework on Circular Economy, and the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development 2016-2025 (SAP SMED 2025).
In 2022, Dr. Mohamed joined the College of Business as an adjunct faculty member. He teaches finance courses for the Singapore campus in person as well as online for the Worldwide Campus.
With four books and over 35 publications in conferences, chapters and journals, Dr. Mohamed is widely recognized for his valuable contributions to FinTech, Islamic Finance and related subjects.
Beyond his scholarly achievements, Dr. Mohamed is an experienced professional who consults in business growth strategies for start-ups and various consulting projects. His wide interests include financial inclusion, sustainable development and new technology for disruptive socio-economic advancement.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance
- M.S. - Master of Science in Finance, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Currently Teaching
- FINE 418: Airport Admin & Finance
- FINE 518: Corporate Finance
Courses Taught
FINE653 – International Finance
FINE518 – Corporate Finance
FINE418 – Airport Admin & Finance
FINE332 – Corporate Finance 1
Professional Experience
Jan 2008 – Present:
Stellar Consulting Group Pte Ltd – Singapore,
Principal Consultant, and Independent Consultant for MDCs
Jan 2018 – Present:
Joompa – Mobile App,
Co-founder, Technology and Markets Lead
Jul 2019 – Jun 2022:
iFINTELL Business Intelligence Sdn Bhd – Malaysia,
Head, Fintech and Digital Transformation
Jan 2001 – Nov 2007:
Lam Research (SE Asia) – Singapore,
Senior Process Engineer
Jul 1997 – Dec 2000:
Seagate Technology - Singapore
Customer Quality Failure Analyst
Memberships and Credentials
Green and Sustainable Finance Certificate by Chartered Banker (UK)Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) by IIBC
Fast Track Digital Marketing by Click Academy
Advancing the Digital Economy for Sustainable Growth in Asia (ADB)
Project Management Professional (PMP)