In commemoration of the New University Year 2017/2018 and under the auspices of FAFS Dean Dr. Suhair Al-Jaghoub, the Marketing Department of the University of Petra (UOP) organized an informational meeting for new students on Tuesday 24/10/2017 at the Faculty of Administrative & Financial Sciences (FAFS).
Dr. Tamador Shatnawi, Marketing Department Chair, began the meeting with a welcoming address. Dr. Shatnawi then reviewed the department's academic and social activities during the past university year and presented an overview on UOP Business Incubator with the aim of encouraging students to submit applications for incubating their projects.
Thereafter, Dr. Khalid Ibrahim clarified the importance of marketing major as well as available job opportunities in the market after graduation.
Mrs. Reem Abu Laghad reviewed marketing study plan, emphasizing the significance of consulting the teaching staff before registering new courses.
Teaching staff, new students and old students attended the meeting and reviewed their past experiences. A short video on UOP and FAFS activities, which was produced by marketing students, was showed.
At the end of the meeting, all attendees were invited to meal and memorial gifts were distributed to new students.