Asma HOUCINE

Biography

Dr. Asma Houcine currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance at Excelia Business School, Paris Campus, France. Previously, she served as an associate professor and Head of the Accounting Unit at Dubai Business School, University of Dubai, UAE. Her academic profile is hybrid as she holds a PhD in Management Sciences with a major in accounting and a minor in finance. Her teaching areas includes various subjects, including financial accounting, managerial and cost accounting, international accounting, financial management, and Socially Responsible Investing Strategies. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and made sure to use the appropriate style and technique to convey information to each type of audience. In addition to teaching, Dr. Houcine actively supervises PhD theses, master’s theses, and undergraduate students for their graduation projects and internships. Dr. Houcine's current research interests are concentrated in the areas of financial reporting quality, auditing, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and Fintech. As a dedicated and disciplined researcher, she places a great importance on the publication and presentation of academic work.  Individual and collaborative research are central aspects of her academic life, and her research works have been published in top tier academic journals such as the Journal of the Operational Research Society (Taylor and Francis), Research in International Business and Finance (Elsevier), Electronic Commerce Research (Springer), and International Review of Economics and Finance. Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Houcine possesses experience in leadership, program design, and development, as well as program accreditation/re-accreditation. Her passion for teaching is at the heart of her professional goals and is evident in her commitment to student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. She actively mentors and supports students, supervising their academic and professional growth. Dr. Houcine also contributes to the committees, university, and community through her dedicated efforts. Her goal is to provide exemplary service, using her skills and expertise to contribute positively to the academic environment.