Faculty of Management UTM celebrates the outstanding achievements of twelve undergraduate students who represented the faculty at the 10th International Undergraduate Research Conference (IURC) 2026, held on 27–28 June 2026. Organised by UGS, UTM under the UTM Ascend 2030 initiative, the conference adopted a hybrid format, with the online session taking place on 27 June and the physical session held at Le Grandeur Palm Resort, Senai, Johor Bahru on 28 June 2026.
Carrying the theme “From Fundamental Discovery to Real-World Application,” IURC 2026 provided an international platform for undergraduate researchers to present innovative ideas and research with meaningful societal impact.
Representing the Faculty of Management, students from the Bachelor of Accounting with Honours and Bachelor of Management with Honours programmes presented twelve original research papers covering a diverse range of contemporary topics, including financial behaviour, environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, sustainability, auditing, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Their research demonstrated strong analytical capability and highlighted the faculty’s commitment to producing graduates equipped to address real-world challenges.
The conference concluded with remarkable success for the Faculty of Management, as our students secured several prestigious awards in the Social Science & Humanities category.
Online Session – Best Presenter Award
Tarishinee A/P S. Balakrishnan was awarded the Best Presenter AwardPhysical Session – Best Presenter Awards (Social Science & Humanities)
1st Place: Yelim Ro
2nd Place: Abdulrahman Mousa Zakarya Al-Zabidi
3rd Place: Angeline Tan Yin ChingAdding to this remarkable achievement, Abdulrahman Mousa Zakarya Al-Zabidi also received:
Industrial Choice Award 2nd Place – Best of the Best Award (Social Science & Humanities)These accomplishments reflect the Faculty of Management’s growing excellence in undergraduate research and reaffirm its commitment to nurturing future leaders, researchers, and professionals. The students’ success exemplifies the conference theme by translating academic research into practical solutions for contemporary issues affecting businesses, communities, and society.
The Faculty of Management extends its warmest congratulations to all twelve student presenters for their dedication and outstanding performance. Our sincere appreciation is also extended to the supervisors whose guidance and mentorship played a vital role in these achievements.
May this success continue to inspire excellence in research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Congratulations to all our final year students!
