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Abu Bakar Uppal
IGCSE & A-Level Economics and Business Teacher
Biography
With a decade of teaching experience at prestigious academic institutions, Abu Bakar Uppal is an accomplished educator specializing in IGCSE and A-Level Economics and Business. Holding an MPhil in Applied Economics (Magna Cum Laude, Higher Honors) from Forman Christian College, he brings both strong academic expertise and real-world insight to his classrooms.
Mr. Abu Bakar has served as a University Professor for 5 years, teaching advanced Economics courses and supervising student research, and has also published research papers in respected international universities, including Bond University. As Head of the Online Programme in the Department of Management Sciences at University of South Asia, he pioneered online and hybrid learning, modernizing teaching methods and digital tools for diverse student groups. His IGCSE and A-Level students consistently perform at an exceptional level, with 93% achieving A or A* grades, through a teaching approach focused on conceptual clarity, real-world application, and structured exam preparation.
Teaching Highlights
93%
A / A* Success Rate
10+ Years
Economics & Business Experience
MPhil Economics (Magna Cum Laude)
Qualification
International Research
Published Researcher
Subjects & Levels
Teaching Approach
Connects economic theory to real-world case studies and current events, helping students learn to think like economists.
Targeted past-paper practice and exam technique tailored to IGCSE and A-Level Economics and Business Studies.
Draws on his own research and university-level teaching experience to bring academic depth into every lesson.
Individualized guidance that builds analytical skills, confidence, and exam readiness.
Professional Experience
Professor & Head of Online Programme (Dept. of Management Sciences)University of South Asia | 5 Years
Taught Fundamentals of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Managerial Economics, Business Mathematics, Business Law and Statistics, while leading the Online Programme in the Department of Management Sciences and pioneering online and hybrid learning.
O/A-Level Business Studies and Economics TeacherThe City School, Shalimar Campus | August 2021 β Present
Teaches O-Level and A-Level Business Studies and Economics.
O/A-Level Economics TeacherRoots IVY | August 2021 β August 2023
Taught O-Level and A-Level Economics.
Research AssistantFC College | 2016 β 2017
Worked on the research paper βThe Re-Assessment of Finance-Growth Nexus, A Case Study of Developed and Developing Countriesβ with Dr. Shabib Haider Syed, Head of the Economics Department.
Teacher AssistantFC College | 2015 β 2016
Assisted with Microeconomics and Macroeconomics courses, including making assignments, quizzes and exams, grading, and resolving academic problems for students.
Education & Qualifications
MPhil (Applied Economics) β CGPA 3.846 (96%) β Magna Cum Laude, Higher Honors
BSc Honors β Economics β CGPA 3.769 (94%) β Magna Cum Laude, Higher Honors
A-Level β Economics, Mathematics & Law
O-Level β Economics, Business Studies & Accounting
Languages
English
Urdu
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