Areas of Interest
Business Communication, Career Planning, Organisational Behaviour, Management, Financial Institutions, Skills Development for Career.
Rumana Anam is an Assistant Professor in the School of Business. In 2000, she started off in the Internal Control Unit of the global bank, Citibank NA, right after completing her BBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. In 2003, after finishing her MBA at IBA, she joined BRAC University’s business department and since then, has been involved in the education sector. Apart from teaching core business courses such as Business Communication she has conducted workshops for faculty and worked as a Consultant for the Career Services Office at ULAB. She specialises in designing and conducting courses and workshops that help students develop their emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving skills, all of which are vital for success in future careers. She is interested in the career development of women and environmental causes and has publications in these areas.
Current Projects:
Analysis of factors contributing towards Bangladeshi students’ choice of University for Undergraduate Studies.
Anam, R. L (2008). Inadequacies and Variations in Maternity Leave Policies throughout the World - Special Focus- Bangladesh. BRAC University Journal.
Anam, R. L (2004) Book Review - Secrets of the Corporate Jungle. BRAC University Journal.
Anam, R. L. (2004). Management Cases – A Bangladesh Experience. CBDS and SEDF Waterside Group (pp 43-46).
Anam, R, L. (2011, December, Vol. 5: Issue 12). The Durban Conference: Understanding Global Warming, KYOTO and its impact on Bangladesh. Forum Magazine a monthly publication of The Daily Star (27-31).