Dr. Aziz Ur Rehman Rana
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Management Sciences
Foundation University Islamabad
Dr. Aziz Ur Rehman Rana is an experienced academic and educationist with more than 25 years of professional experience in higher education. He holds a Postgraduate degree in English Literature from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan. He later earned an MS in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from WIU, USA, broadening his expertise in the field of information systems and technology. He further completed PhD in Marketing from Foundation University Islamabad.
Dr. Rana began his academic career in London, UK, where he gained valuable international exposure to teaching and academic practices. He has been associated with the FUSST at Foundation University Islamabad for over 22 years, contributing extensively to teaching, research, academic development, and departmental administration.
Dr. Rana served as the Head of the Department of Technology and Innovation. In this role, he actively involved in curriculum development, academic leadership, and fostering an environment that promotes innovation and interdisciplinary learning.
Dr. Rana is deeply committed to the advancement of education and strongly believes in developing students into competent professionals and responsible members of society. His teaching philosophy focuses on combining theoretical knowledge with practical insight, encouraging critical thinking, ethical awareness, and professional responsibility among his students.
Dr. Rana has been diligently serving as the Evening Session In-Charge since 2012. He has been demonstrating strong leadership and organizational capabilities in overseeing all aspects of the evening academic operations. He is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the smooth conduct of MS and PhD classes, while effectively managing both academic and administrative matters. His role involves close coordination with visiting and regular faculty members, timely resolution of issues, and maintaining discipline and efficiency within the session. Through his commitment, professionalism, and attention to detail, Dr. Rana has significantly contributed to the effective functioning and continuous improvement of the evening programs.
- MA English Literature (PU)
- MBA CIS WIU (USA)
- PhD Marketing (FUI)
- General Management, Info Sys, Marketing
- NIL
- 12 National and International research articles
- 1. Research paper of Dr. Hummayoun Naeem , Aziz ur Rehman Rana, Naintara Sarfarz titled on Attitude Measurement and Testing: An Empirical Study of Kalash People in Pakistan published in IJCRB June Edition 2011 (IJCRB Vol .3, No. 2)
- 2. Research paper of Dr. Hummayoun Naeem , Amir Gulzar, Aziz ur Rehman Rana, Naintara Sarfraz Raja titled on Pain Pleasure Theory of Motivation published in IJCRB June Edition 2011 (IJCRB Vol .3, No. 2)
- 3. Research paper of Javed Ahmed Jasra, Dr. M Asif Khan, Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Ahmed Imran Hanjra, Dr. Rauf-i-Azam titled on Determinants of Business Success of Small and Medium Enterprises published in International Journal of Business and Social Sciences in November 2011(Vol. 2 No.20)
- 4. Research paper of Waqar Hussain, Amir Gulzar, Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Muhammad Aqeel, titled The Mediating Role of Depression, Anxiety and Stress between Job Strain and Turnover intentions among Male and Female Teachers published in FWU Journal of Social Sciences in Summer 2016(Vol. 10, No. 1)
- 5. Research paper of Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Amir Gulzar, Amjad Shamim titled Factors Affecting Customer Value Co-Creation Behavior: A Case of Tourism Industry published in Global Management Sciences Review (GMSR) in Fall 2020 (V(IV), 23-30)
- 6. Research paper of Numair Ahmed Sulehri, Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Muhammad Naeem titled Adequate Access to Retail Stores for Purchase Behavior through Sustainable Attractiveness and Purchase Intention published in Global Management Sciences Review (GMSR) in Winter 2021 ((VI-I).11, 112-129)
- 7. Research paper of Muhammad Awais , Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Bushra Zulifqar , Rabia Saghir , Asiya Sohail titled Psychological Indicator(s) in Stock Activities considering SDGs: The Wealth Maximization Criteria of Investors and Growth of Economy published in NICE Research Journal, Vol.15 No.1 (2022): January-March (ISSN: 2219-4282).
- 8. Research paper of Kinza Kanwal, Huma Rasheed, Aziz ur Rehman Rana titled Electronic Voting System in Pakistan: Benefits and comparative Analysis with Traditional Voting System published in Journal of Policy Research (JPR), Vol. 8 No. 2, 94-103. https://jprpk.com/index.php/jpr/article/view/114
- 9. Research paper of Uzair Ali, Saima Gul, Rana Aziz Ur Rehman, Dr. Adil Adnan titled Impact of Transformational Leadership on Work Motivation: Mediating Role of Procedural Justice published in International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs (IJBEA) Vol. 8 No. 1, 79-90 (2023)
- 10. Research paper of Imran Bashir Dar, Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Ismail Nasir titled Marketing Analytics Theoratical Development and Trend: The journey of Defining Marketing Analytics published in Research Journal for Societal Issues 5(1), 54-70 (2023)
- 11. Research paper of Noman Ishtiaq, Syeda Yumna Zubair, Aziz Ur Rehman Rana titled Impact of Paradoxical Leadership and Employee Proactive Work Behavior on Organizational Performance: Mediating Role of Organizational Learning in Telecom Sector of Pakistan published in Research Journal for Societal Issues (RJSI) Vol 6 No 2 (2024): 605-619
- 12. Research paper of Aziz Ur Rehman Rana, Mansoor Rabbani, Arslan Ali, Ibrar Khan titled The Ownership–Leverage Nexus: Evidence from Insider Holdings published in Journal for Current Sign (JCS) Vol. 4 No. 1(March 2026): (ISSN Online/Print 3006-1504/3006-1490)
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NIL
- Business Communication, BCRW, ICT, Management Information System, Marketing Fundamentals, Marketing Management
- Business Communication and Rpt. Writing, MIS, Marketing Management, Contemporary Advertising
- Member of Harassment and discipline committee, Visiting Faculty Member (1999-2003), Regular Faculty Member (2003-To date)
- Sep.1992 - Sep 1993 Assistant Mngr (Front Office), De-Veer Park Hotel, London, Aug. 94 – March 95 PC Trainer, Direct Computer Training Ltd. London, Jan. 97 – March 97 IT Instructor, New Career Training, Surrey London, Aug. 1997 – Dec 1999 Lecturer and Program Coordinator, Bahria University Islamabad