Dr. Umar Ruhi

Professor

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Biography

Professor Umar Ruhi received his PhD in Information Systems Management Science from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. He also earned an MBA with dual concentrations in E-business and Strategic Knowledge Management from McMaster University and a BSc in Software Engineering from the University of Toronto. At Telfer, Professor Ruhi teaches undergraduate (BCom) and graduate (MSc, MBA, EMBA) courses in Information Systems, Digital Enterprise Strategy, and Cybersecurity Management. He teaches interdisciplinary MSc and PhD programs in Digital Transformation and Innovation, integrating themes related to business strategy and technology applications. His research interests lie at the intersection of Information Systems and Knowledge Management, exploring contemporary information communication technologies (ICTs) in human, organizational, and social contexts. His current research includes Consumer Health Informatics, Human–AI Collaboration, AI Governance, and Digital Disinformation. Professor Ruhi has received recognition for his work through commercial patents and awards at conferences. He was awarded for his PhD dissertation on online communities by the German Society for Online Research in 2012. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in pedagogical research related to Learning Analytics and Generative AI as part of the Ian Telfer Teaching Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in management information systems and knowledge management.

Courses

Cyber Security Systems Strategies (MSc / MBA) Cybersecurity Management (BCom) Digital Organizations (MBA/EMBA)

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History