Mohammed Almehdar

Assistant Professor with 17 years of experience successfully contributing to Finance curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.

• Key Achievements as Chairperson of the Student Affairs and Alumni Committee – Department of Finance
• Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Partnership: Successfully negotiated an agreement with CFI to provide a 50% discount on annual subscriptions for our students. This initiative led to a significant increase in student engagement, with many students earning globally recognized certifications from a leading financial training platform.
• Wall Street Prep (WSP) Student Access: Secured a special partnership with WSP, granting students access to the full “Student Passport” for only $255 instead of the regular $1,499 fee. This enabled our students to benefit from elite, practical training in financial modeling and investment banking.
• CFA Institute University Affiliation Program: Acted as the official representative and point of contact during the successful application process to join the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. As of August 2025, the Bachelor of Science in Finance program at King Abdulaziz University is officially recognized as a CFA-affiliated program.