Ariful IslamEthical Marketing & Digital Consumer Behaviour
MBA graduate in Marketing Management (Merit) from GBS Malta and Graduation Speaker at the school’s first graduation ceremony. With a foundation in finance and hands‑on experience as a founder, I study how online reviews shape consumer trust and decision‑making.
Speaking for my graduating class
I was selected to address graduates, faculty and guests at GBS Malta’s first graduation ceremony on 18 November 2025, an event attended by senior academic leaders and national dignitaries.
My academic profile
About me
My research statement, my journey from Bangladesh to Malta and life across cultures.
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Research
Research interests in ethical marketing and my MBA thesis on online review behaviour.
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Speaking
Graduation Speaker at GBS Malta’s first graduation ceremony, with the full video.
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Experience
Education, PlanRBD, certifications and professional skills.
Read more →From Bangladesh to Malta, and towards a PhD
- BangladeshBBA, Narsingdi Govt. CollegeBuilt my foundation in business and finance.
- 2022Founded PlanRBDAn online learning platform helping beginners build practical digital skills.
- MaltaMBA, Marketing ManagementGBS Malta, graduated with Merit. Thesis on online review behaviour.
- November 2025Graduation SpeakerAddressed graduates at GBS Malta’s first graduation ceremony.
- NextPhD ResearchEthical marketing and how digital information shapes consumer trust.
Why do we trust the opinions of strangers?
My MBA thesis, Online Restaurant Review Behaviour in Malta, explored how online reviews influence what people believe and what they choose.
Read about my researchHow do online reviews shape consumer trust, satisfaction and purchase decisions?
Mixed methods: a structured survey with 300 participants, plus open‑ended responses.
Malta’s restaurant scene, where locals and visitors both rely on online reviews.
Notes from my research
Open to PhD opportunities, research collaboration and academic dialogue.
If you are a supervisor, researcher or institution working in marketing or consumer behaviour, I would be glad to hear from you.
arifxyz143@gmail.com