Joe Khoury, Eng.
Chair, Department of MIS and Quantitative Methods
Joe Khoury is Chair of the Management Information Systems (MIS) and Quantitative Methods for Business (QMB) Department at Université La Sagesse. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Business. His academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of technology, data-driven decision-making, and business strategy. He has led curriculum development initiatives and interdisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing digital literacy and analytics capabilities among business students. His work spans topics including software architecture, enterprise systems, and the impact of artificial intelligence on organizational efficiency. In addition to his academic role, he regularly collaborates with industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between academia and practice in the fields of management information systems and quantitative methods.
Qualifications
- Executive MBA (2015), UQAM University Canada
- Civil Engineering diploma (2009), Lebanese University
- M.Sc. in computer Science (2006) , Lebanese University
- Microsoft Office Excel Specialist
- Professional qualifications and certifications
Teaching interests
- Enterprise Systems and ERP Implementation
- Database Management and Data Analytics
- Information Systems Strategy and Governance
- Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation
Research interests
- Information Systems in Education and Learning Environments
- Data-Driven Decision Making and Business Intelligence
Community Services
- Actively engaged in youth and community development initiatives, with a longstanding commitment to intercultural dialogue and civic engagement. Served as Head of the Lebanese Delegation to World Youth Day in Rome (2000) and World Youth Day in Canada (2002), representing Lebanese youth on a global stage and coordinating national participation in these major international events. These roles involved leadership, logistical coordination, and fostering cross-cultural exchange among diverse international communities.
- Organized and led summer robotics workshops for children aged 9–15 at the Parish of Baabda, fostering early interest in STEM, hands-on learning, and creative problem-solving in a supportive community environment.