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Welcome Note

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

AUC Accreditation

The recently restructured School of Business at the American University in Cairo has an ambitious vision for the future. We are passionate about the opportunities we wish to seize and rational about the challenges we expect to face. Our different constituencies — undergraduates, graduate students and executives – lie at the core of our planning. Our aim is to equip them with the skills required for excellence in an increasingly global and competitive marketplace.

During the coming period, we will focus on three main pillars: entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. These are timely qualities that are necessary for societal development at both the individual and organizational levels. The world at large, and our region in particular, is hungry for change agents who can make a difference.

The School of Business is well positioned to be the principal generator of individuals of this caliber. Our aim is to produce leaders who can adapt to global changes and transform their organizations so that they are able to compete at the highest levels through sharing experiences as well as disseminating knowledge and intellectual content.

In 2006, the School of Business of the American University in Cairo received accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. It is one of just 5 percent of all business schools in the world that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the AACSB. It is the world’s most widely recognized and sought-after endorsement for business programs. It tells prospective students, faculty and employers that an accredited school produces graduates who are prepared to succeed in the business world — a clear indication of the international quality of an MBA from AUC.

The School of Business is affiliated with the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). The EFMD is an international membership organization, based in Brussels, Belgium. With more than 700 member organizations from academia, business, public service and consultancy in 82 countries, EFMD provides a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development. EFMD is recognized globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education and has established accreditation services for business schools and business school programs, corporate universities and technology-enhanced learning programs.

AUC was established in 1919. Since 1982, AUC holds institutional accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States (MSCHE/Middle States). Institutional accreditation status is granted by Middle States for a period of 10 years, with a midway periodic review. AUC’s most recent reaccreditation was granted by the commission of MSCHE on June 26, 2008. The accreditation status was reaffirmed subsequent to AUC’s institutional self-study — a visit by a team of peers from Middle States and consideration by the board of MSCHE. In Egypt, AUC operates within the framework of the 1975 protocol with the Egyptian government, which in turn is based on the 1962 Cultural Relations Agreement between the Egyptian and U.S. governments. In the United States, AUC is licensed to grant degrees and is incorporated by the State of Delaware.

Gender Male 45 percent Female 55 percent

Alumni of Undergraduate

ProgramsEconomics

3,847Business Administration

2,676Accounting

439

Alumni of Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Economics

397

Master in Economics in International Development

67

Management Center

122,653

Diploma of Management

359

Master of Business Administration

1,088

The Goldman Sachs 10.000 Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Center

139

The International Executive Education Institute

219

Alumni of Executive Education

Sherif KamelDean, School of Business

Our Vision To be globally recognized as the leading business school connecting the region to the world

Our Mission

To educate principled innovative entrepreneurs who can make a difference

European Foundation for Management Development

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Select Distinguished Alumni of the School of Business

Graduate Degree Programs

EconomicsThe department of economics is the first established economics department in Egypt. Since the graduation of its first class in 1951, it has been committed to the broad and inclusive study of the economics discipline. Students gain an appreciation of the interdependence of world economies. They receive training in rational thought and the connection between theory and the main features of economic policy.Minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree: 120 credits

Business AdministrationThe department of management is a regional leader in business education. Since the graduation of the first class in 1982, the major ensures that students master the knowledge required to manage in a dynamic environment. The courses offered cover the areas of management, accounting, marketing, finance, strategy, operational management and international business. Business administration majors can select from areas of concentration including finance, marketing and management and management of information and communication technology.Minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree: 127 credits

AccountingThe department of accounting ensures that students master the basic knowledge and general understanding of accounting principles covering financial, managerial and cost accounting. Students gain an understanding of the methods of development and analysis to provide financial information about businesses for internal and external decision makers, with emphasis on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and reports.Minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree: 127 credits

Management of Communication and InformationTechnologyThe study of Management of Information and CommunicationTechnology (MICT) is designed with a particular focus to adapt its content in a local context congruent with the needs of Egyptian organizations and capable of addressing IT challenges that arise in such organizations. The MICT curriculum provides students with a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while enabling them to develop expertise in business management and information technology. This program is a joint degree that between the School of Business (BUS) and the School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE).Minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree: 133 credits

Master of Arts in EconomicsThe master of arts in economics is intended for students who wish to acquire graduate-level skills in economic analysis and relevant quantitative techniques. The program provides knowledge and training in advanced economic theory, applied analysis and econometrics. Core modules assist students to develop an in-depth understanding of modern macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, while the range of optional modules allows specialization in a chosen area of interest.Minimum requirements: 30 credits

Master of Economics in International DevelopmentThis program is specially designed for students who wish to acquire in-depth understanding and knowledge in the field of development. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted as an essential requirement for gaining a broader and more integrated perspective of this dynamic field of study.Minimum requirements: 36 credits

Economics in International Development (Graduate Diploma)The economics in international development graduate diploma is designed for students who wish to gain a basic understanding and knowledge of development, but who may not intend to proceed to obtain a master’s degree. This diploma program is also interdisciplinary to provide a broader and more integrated perspective of development issues.Minimum requirements: 18 credits

Master of Business Administration (MBA)The MBA is a professional degree designed to prepare students who have completed undergraduate work in any academic discipline and intend to pursue a management career. The curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying business operations as well as advanced technical knowledge in relevant specializations. It provides tools for analysis and helps develop a managerial perspective. Advanced specialized and elective courses provide the necessary skills in a functional area of business.Minimum requirements: 33 credits

• Queen Rania Al Abdullah, First Lady of Jordan ’91• Gamal Mubarak, National Democratic Party, Egypt ’83, ’86• Tarek Amer, National Bank of Egypt ’80• Mohamed Samir, Proctor and Gamble ’89• Yosreya Loza, Association for the Environment, Egypt ’82• Karim Ramadan, Microsoft Egypt ’88• Ayman Abdel Latif, Microsoft Egypt ’82, ’86• Hassan Abdalla, Arab African International Bank ’82, ’94• Akil Beshir, Telecom Egypt MA ’79

Management CenterSince its inception in 1977, the Management Center has been offering the latest management concepts and techniques. The volume, diversity and transformation of its professional training and development programs have regularly catered for the growing and changing needs in the marketplace, both in Egypt and the region. The Management Center introduced a portfolio of programs and activities that cover a wide range of studies including; postgraduate diplomas, professional certificates, executive seminars, short courses and workshops, in addition to tailor-made programs, exceeding 350 different topics.

The Citadel Financial Services Center was established in 2006, as the first of its kind in the Middle East to offer students, researchers and professionals a state-of-the-art instructional facility that integrates hands-on financial services practice with classroom financial concepts, such as securities trading, risk management and asset allocation. The center provides students, researchers and professionals, access to real-time financial data, professional research tools and leading analytic software replicating a real-life trading room environment.

The Citadel Capital Financial Services Center

The Goldman Sachs Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership CenterEstablished in 2008, the Goldman Sachs Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Center is part of a global initiative providing 10,000 underserved women with a business and management education. As part of that initiative, Goldman Sachs is establishing partnerships between universities around the world. The center, in collaboration with the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania, serves as the regional hub for teaching and research regarding women’s leadership in the Arab region.

Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) was established in 2010. It is a center for academic scholarship, research and policy analysis on access to knowledge for development in Egypt and the Arab world. Based on solid theoretical foundations, A2K4D research offers rigorous empirical analysis of public policy in areas as diverse as ICTs, software, health, trade, education, culture and agriculture. A2K4D research will provide policy makers, negotiators and international representatives with well-researched intellectual property alternatives, recognizing the relationship between knowledge and human development.

Access to Knowledge for Development Center

El-Khazindar Business Research and Case CenterEl-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center was established in 2007 to be the first case center in Egypt. The center serves its various stakeholders including students, faculty, industry, and training companies, through providing them with high-quality cases and business research on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Its services are dedicated to improving the quality of business education, connecting businesses and students in the region, and ultimately contributing to the betterment of the society through academic research and practical applications.

In September 2008, the International Executive Education Institute (IEEI) was established to be the leading regional platform for world class executive education and networking. IEEI provides a unique learning experience with an expanding roster of international academic partnerships with the world’s best business schools such as Kellogg and Marshall in the United States, IE Business School, Rotterdam School of Management and the Center for Creative Leadership in Europe and National University of Singapore in Asia. IEEI designs and delivers both open enrolment and company specific programs for senior executives.

International Executive Education Institute

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Executive Education within the School of Business started in the late 1970s. Since then, the programs have been successful in both local and regional markets and have attracted participants from private and public-sector organizations, government entities, multinationals as well as individuals seeking personal development. Today, the portfolio of AUC’s executive education programs is considered one of the most diverse and comprehensive in Egypt.

Executive Education

Access to Knowledge for Development Center

Dean’s Strategic Advisory Board

Dean’s Strategic Advisory Board Group Photo

“... the Dean’s Advisory Board is without doubt a serious and positive initiative that could alter the overall image of AUC.” Ahmed Said ‘85 chief executive officer, Global Brands, the first AUCian to compete in the 1984 Olympic Games.

Executive Education Program Partners

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