University Diploma in Sports Management USJ Business School usj.edu.lb/fgm fgm@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 418

USJ Business School’s University Diploma (UD) in Sports Management is an 18-credit program delivered over two semesters, combining two-thirds online learning with one-third on campus. It is organized into three modules: Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Project and Event Management, and Marketing and Sponsorship, covering topics such as the Olympic system, strategic management, sport event and facility management, project frameworks, sports marketing, sponsorship, and branding. Applicants must hold a bachelor-level degree, and while the main language is English, Arabic proficiency is required for some activities. Launched in April 2025, the program is taught by experienced sports professionals and USJ faculty with strong academic and athletic backgrounds. Graduates can pursue careers across the public and private sectors, including roles in event management, marketing, consulting, club administration, and sport-related entrepreneurship.

Computer Science for Business Institute of Business Administration (IGE) usj.edu.lb/ige ige@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 472/3/8 | +961 (1) 421 480

The master’s degree in computer science for Business (Major in Computer Science, Minor in Business) is designed for students who want to develop strong technological expertise while understanding how digital innovation drives business success. The program covers key areas such as DevOps, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Big Data, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Databases, and the Internet of Things. Students also build essential business skills through courses in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Business Process Management. Through research methodology and a final thesis project, graduates are prepared for careers in technology, consulting, and digital transformation. By the end of the program, students gain a 360° vision of how to apply information technologies to improve productivity and create new business opportunities.

USJ on a Mission to Kuwait: A Promising Encounter with Lebanese Youth

The Student Information and Orientation Office (SIO) of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) traveled to Kuwait from February 1 to 3, 2026, to take part in HigherEd Kuwait 2026, one of the region’s main international higher education forums.

Held under the supervision of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education and supported by EducationUSA, Campus France, Amideast, and PAAET, this major event brings together students, parents, and stakeholders in the education sector to explore higher education opportunities offered by local and international universities.

The SIO’s participation in the event proved particularly fruitful. During the university fair, the team met with numerous students and families, including many Lebanese residents in Kuwait who were delighted to reconnect with a Lebanese university and highly interested in pursuing their studies in Lebanon. The exchanges reflected a strong attachment to their homeland and a genuine motivation to join USJ.

In parallel, the SIO made presentations at the Lycée Français de Koweït and the American International School, two institutions hosting a large number of Lebanese students. These meetings provided an opportunity to present USJ’s academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid options, and the richness of student life, while guiding students in their academic orientation and higher education plans.

The mission also included official visits to His Excellency the Ambassador of Lebanon to Kuwait Mr. Ghady El Khoury and to the Consul of Lebanon Mrs. Mia Adem, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong ties between the University and the Lebanese diaspora.

« Orientation 5 to 7 » : Orientation, Just a Click Away

The Student Information and Orientation Service (SIO) of USJ organized the 6th edition of “Orientation 5 to 7” from January 29 to February 19, 2026, a virtual event specially designed to guide secondary school students in their future choices.

In a world where access to information is essential for making the right choices, this event offers students a simple, direct, and interactive opportunity to discover the programs offered at USJ.

Each 30-minute session is dedicated to a specific program: presentation of the curriculum, admission requirements, job opportunities, and practical information… all with the possibility of asking questions live.

This virtual event facilitates access to clear and reliable information, helps students better understand their academic options, and supports them in building their future plans, without the need to attend in person.

An initiative that brings guidance just a click away and enables every student to make an informed choice for their future.

Muhannad Tleiss Reinvents Lebanese Cuisine in Paris Institute of Business Administration (IGE) usj.edu.lb/ige ige@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 472/3/8 | +961 (1) 421 480

Passionate about Mediterranean flavors, Muhannad Tleiss invites us on a unique culinary journey with the opening of his new restaurant, Loomi, in Paris. In this elegant setting, he reimagines Lebanese cuisine with a refined and light touch, subtly blending authenticity and modernity.

A graduate of the Institute of Business Administration (IGE) at Saint Joseph University (USJ), where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2009, he continued his academic journey with the International Paris MBA in Business Management in 2012, a joint degree delivered by the USJ Business School (FGM) at USJ in partnership with Paris Dauphine University – PSL and Sorbonne Business School (IAE de Paris).

Very early on, his talent and creativity set him apart. Muhannad began his career in 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts in Beirut as Chef de Partie, before joining InterContinental Hotels Group in 2011 as sous chef, where he refined his technical expertise and developed his innovative culinary approach. In 2014, he moved to Paris and joined the restaurant Drouant, an iconic institution of French gastronomy, where he served as First Chef de Partie.

His rise continued in 2017 within the Groupe Bertrand as Sous-Chef. Then in 2020, he was appointed Executive Chef at Moma Group Paris. In 2021, he joined Mezzencore, where he worked until February 2025, further consolidating his expertise and reputation.

At the same time, Muhannad fulfilled a personal dream: in September 2024, he opened Loomi, a project that truly reflects his identity. It is a place where he expresses his culinary vision through a reinvented Lebanese cuisine marked by creativity, freshness, and finesse. Since March 2025, he has been fully dedicated to the restaurant, affirming his gastronomic identity and his ambition to showcase Mediterranean flavors at the heart of the French capital.

Article taken from the website: Alumni USJ

The SIO team and the CZB representatives during a presentation at the Collège des Sœurs des Saints Cœurs – Baalbeck

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