MUSTAFA BESİM

Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA BESİM serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Business & Economics at Eastern Mediterranean University, leading the Department of Banking and Finance. He holds a PhD in Public Policies from the University of Birmingham, an MS in Economics, and a BA in Business Administration from Eastern Mediterranean University.

His research focuses on financial policy, capital structure dynamics, international finance, and development economics. Notable areas include analyzing the impact of corporate social responsibility, crude oil production efficiency, and financial inclusion in MENA regions. He has supervised over 50 PhD and Master’s theses on topics ranging from banking sector resilience to econometric models of energy market volatility.

Prof. BESİM’s academic contributions span multiple regions, with studies on Turkish-Northern Cyprus monetary policy linkages, African economic growth drivers, and Southeast European crisis responses. His advisory work includes projects on hydropower financing, port expansions, and rural road appraisals.

• Education:
  • PhD in Public Policies, University of Birmingham (2003)
  • MS in Economics, Eastern Mediterranean University (1996)
  • BA in Business Administration, Eastern Mediterranean University (1994)
• Current Roles:
  • Dean, Faculty of Business & Economics
  • Professor, Banking and Finance Department

His academic leadership includes overseeing interdisciplinary research initiatives and international collaborations, particularly in emerging markets. Ongoing research explores oil price impacts on diverse economies and financial stability frameworks.