Yasir A. Hassan Alkhuzaie
Master of Business Administration
Yasir graduated from the MBA programme in 2026. His degree has been a long time coming, starting his journey with Heriot-Watt back in 2023, Yasir has found himself gaining opportunities, building his portfolio and most importantly, growing as a person he can be proud of. Today, he holds his MBA with pride, and continues to thrive in the industry.
Profile
Yasir began his journey with Heriot-Watt in September 2023, choosing the MBA while working as a Deputy Project Manager at ALITKAN Company. He pursued the general MBA to strengthen his ability to analyse market changes, enhance his managerial skills, and gain a competitive edge.
Throughout his studies, he benefited from student support, including time‑management workshops and regular guidance from the student engagement team, who encouraged him to explore additional learning opportunities.
After graduating, Yasir plans to apply the knowledge and theories he has gained to enhance productivity within his organisation, contribute to wider company goals, and share his learning with colleagues to support their development.
What programme did you study and why did you choose it?
My journey started in September 2023 when I applied for the MBA while working as a Deputy Project Manager in ALITKAN company, the advanced partner for Siemens Healthineers in Iraq. After one year of the study journey, I'd been promoted to a Project Manager for oncology projects, one of the most important fields.
I chose the MBA to strengthen my leadership capabilities and improve my ability to understand, analyse, and respond to changing market conditions
What’s your favourite / most memorable moment from your time as a Heriot-Watt student?
My most memorable moment was when I received the Master degree email, holding my MBA was a defining moment, it reminded me that every late night after work and every sacrifice made with my family had been worth it.
Can you tell us about any support you received as a student?
I took part in several workshops for time management to help balance working, studying and family life. I was guided through the journey through online meetings and phone calls with the student engagement team, who suggested taking part in free courses through LinkedIn and Coursera and project management programmes.
What advice would you give to an online student considering Heriot-Watt?
I would advise all students that have plans to study to consider Heriot-Watt University as they have the best student portal, which offers a range of help and support, with the material being regularly updated.
What are you planning to do after you graduate?
My plan is to focus on the business, mentor fresh colleagues by transferring the knowledge and theories, apply what I learned to improve project efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and support the delivery of high-value healthcare projects in Iraq.