Position: Head of School Economic Development & Border Management | Lecturer

Qualifications:

• • Master of Education
• • Master of Commerce – Economics
• • Post Graduate Diploma in Commerce – Economics
• • Post Graduate Diploma in Education
• • Post Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
• • Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Economics

Area of Expertise:

• • Development Economics
• • Corporate Governance and Economic Growth
• • Public Finance
• • Macroeconomics
• • International Trade

Brief Biography:

Melvin Nitesh Chand is a Lecturer in Economics and the Head of Department for Economic Development and Sustainable Studies at the Fiji National University. He has over 14 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Melvin holds a Master of Commerce in Economics and a Master of Education from the University of the South Pacific. He teaches a wide range of economics and finance courses, including microeconomics, development economics, and corporate finance.

Melvin is passionate about helping students grow their research and analytical skills. He has co-authored a journal article on corporate governance and economic performance and is interested in research on public finance and development policy. Melvin actively contributes to curriculum development, student mentoring, university events, and community engagement programs. He is committed to promoting inclusive education and sustainable development in Fiji.