First, all praise be to Allah, the Almighty, on whom ultimately we depend for sustenance and guidance. With His blessings, I was able to complete my MBA at GSM-UPM and awarded GSM Best Student Award 2010 – MBA (Finance). Indeed, without His help and will, nothing will be accomplished.
Second, my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all the lecturers who have taught and shared their knowledge and wisdom with me especially to Assc. Prof. Dr Zulkarnain Muhamad Sori (Financial Statement Analysis & Final Project Paper), Prof. Dr. Mad Nasir Samsuddin (Managerial Economics), Assc. Prof. Zainal Kidam (Organizational Behaviour), Prof. Dr. Shamsher (International Finance), Prof Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohamed (Strategic Management), Dr. Rozanah (Business Law), Dr. Chen Chaw Min (Investment Analysis), Dr. Taufik Hassan (Financial Management) and those who are not mentioned here whose guidance, teachings, perseverance and constructive comments were invaluable. You are always in my prayers.
Third, this MBA is especially dedicated to my late father, Hj. Abd Hadi bin Hj. Abd Aziz, who passing during my first trimester and until his last dying days, never wavered in inspiring me in the pursuit and quest for knowledge. To my late mother, Hjh. Alijah binti Hj. Idris, I know that I have made you proud!
Fourth, my deepest appreciation goes to my wife and children for their endless love, patience, support and understanding. Thank you for bearing with me and my mood swings (especially during exams) and for being my greatest supporters. To my wife, Siti Ainah Bt. Buang, thank you for not letting me give up and giving me all the encouragement. To my children, Alya, Anis, Adam and Adib, I did this to inspire you all in the hope that you too would strive for the pursuit of knowledge and able to continue my dreams. We did it together!
Fifth, to my brothers and sisters, especially, Tuan Hj Zaidan Abd Hadi A.M.N whom will and always has been my greatest inspiration, thank you for your prayers, support and motivation. I am also indebted to my colleagues at Affin Fund Management Berhad, thank you for your support and understanding. Special thanks, tribute and appreciation goes out to all those who contributed in one-way or another.
Sixth, to my GSM colleagues, friends, teammates and group-mates, I am pleased, glad and honored to have studied, discussed and laughed together, especially, Hisham, Mazzia, Awis, Nelly, Izham, Samantha, Elyna, Pik Yeen, Amalia, Angga, Diana, Syarina, Farah, Pit Kang, See Nie, Syakir, RosMaria, Hairani, and Yan Hui Yoong. Thank you and all the best to you all.Last but not least, my sincere apologies for not acknowledging everyone concerned as they too many too mention, who have given me supports and advice to the successful completion of my MBA. THANK YOU.
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