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School of BusinessThe American University in Cairo
AUC Avenue • P.O. Box 74 • New Cairo 11835, Egypt tel 20.2.2615.3360 • fax 20.2.2792.3847
mba@aucegypt.edu
The School of Business at The American University in Cairo offers the
region’s leading Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The
MBA is a professional degree designed to prepare students who have
earned an undergraduate degree in any academic discipline for the
pursuit of a managerial career. Our curriculum emphasizes underlying
principles in business operations and advanced technical knowledge in
relevant specializations. It provides tools for analysis and helps students
develop a managerial perspective. At AUC’s School of Business, we are
proud to be among five percent of the world’s 12,000 business schools
that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB).
Our MBA program is taught by top-caliber national and international
faculty members, who have experience from prominent universities
around the world. Hence, it infuses a first class curriculum with
advanced research facilities and a modern, well-equipped campus. The
School of Business is well positioned to continue to generate the caliber
of leaders that Egypt and the region needs.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
In 2006, the School of Business at The American University in Cairo was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It is among just five percent of business schools around the world that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the AACSB. AACSB accreditation is the world’s most widely recognized and sought after endorsement for business programs. It tells prospective students, faculty members and employers that this is an accredited school that produces graduates who are prepared to succeed in the business world – a clear indication of the international quality of the MBA degree from AUC.
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AUC was established in 1919. Since 1982, AUC has held institutional accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States (MSCHE/Middle States). Intuitional accreditation is granted by Middle States for a period of 10 years, with periodic review. AUC’s most recent reaccred-itation was granted by the MSCHE commission on June 26, 2008. The accredreaccred-itation status was reaffirmed subsequent to AUC’s institutional self-study, which involved a visit by a team of peers from Middle States and consideration by the MSCHE board. In Egypt, AUC works with the Egyptian government within the 1975 protocol framework, which 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, United States of America.
AUC’s School of Business provides many opportunities for:
• Fellowships • Financial Aid • Work/Study Program • Fellowships Without Stipend
• Teaching and Research Assistantships • Other Awards
For more information, visit
www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/grad/finsup
Scholarships and Financial Aid
MBA Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the University’s graduate admission requirements. Admission to the MBA program is competitive and limited. Criteria for admission include:
• A GMAT score of at least 550
• TOEFL Test (the University’s graduate admission requirements apply) • Minimum GPA of 2.75 upon graduation
• Minimum of three years of professional experience.
To obtain the MBA degree, a minimum of 33 semester credit hours and a maximum of 48 credit hours are required. The exact number of credits will be determined according to the educational background of each candidate.
MBA Concentration
Students must take at least three courses with a minimum of 9 credit hours. Students may choose one of the following concentrations:
• Finance
• International Business
• Leadership and Human Resources Management • Management of Information Systems
• Marketing
MBA Foundation Courses
MBA foundation courses aim to provide students with basic background on the various functional areas of business. Between one and nine courses are required for the completion of foundation courses. These courses are usually chosen from the following list:
ACCT 501 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 cr.) FINC 527 Managerial Economics (3 cr.)
FINC 540 Financial Management (3 cr.) MGMT 501 Business Communication (3 cr.)
MGMT 502 Managing in a Dynamic Environment (3 cr.) MKTG 520 Marketing Management (3 cr.)
MOIS 508 Information Systems in Organizations: Management in an Information Age (3 cr.) OPMG 507 Introduction to Business Statistics (3 cr.)
OPMG 520 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage (3 cr.)
MBA Electives and Concentration
(18-27 credit hours)
Advanced coursework for the MBA constitutes a diversified program aiming at providing the student with:
a. General background on the concepts, processes, and institutions of finance, marketing, personnel and operations management
b. Decision-making tools and techniques such as accounting, quantitative methods and management information systems c. Organizational theory, economic analysis and business policy and strategy
Students must take a minimum of 9-12 credit hours that cover at least three of the following business areas:
* Finance
* International Business
* Leadership and Human Resources Management * Management of Information Systems
* Marketing
* Operations Management * Construction Industry
Students may concentrate in one of these areas (except accounting) by taking at least three courses in that area (9 credit hours).
The list of courses is stated in the following pages.
MBA Capstone Course
(3 credit hours)
The following capstone course is required for all MBA candidates:
Operations Management
MGMT 508 Strategic Management (3 cr.)
Accounting
ACCT 502 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (3 cr.)
Finance
FINC 541 Investments (3 cr.)
FINC 542 International Financial Markets (3 cr.) FINC 543 Financial Institutions and Markets (3 cr.) FINC 544 Corporate Financial Policy (3 cr.) FINC 545 Private Equity and Venture Capital (3 cr.) FINC 546 Financial Analysis, Planning and Valuation (3 cr.) FINC 570 Selected Topics in Financial Management (3 cr.) FINC 575 Independent Study in Financial Management (1-3 cr.)
International Business
FINC 542 International Financial Markets (3 cr.)
MGMT 506 Management of International Business Organizations (3 cr.)
MGMT 507 Global Business Strategy (3 cr.)
MGMT 575 Independent Study in Management (1-3 cr.) MKTG 524 Global Marketing (3 cr.)
Leadership and Human Resources Management
MGMT 503 Leading Change in Organizations (3 cr.) MGMT 504 Human Capital Strategy (3 cr.)
MGMT 509 Leadership (3 cr.)
MGMT 510 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 cr.) MGMT 511 Strategic Management of Innovation (3 cr.) MGMT 570 Selected Topics in Management (3 cr.) MGMT 575 Independent Study in Management (1-3 cr.)
Management of Information Systems
MOIS 517 Technology and Innovation Management (3 cr.) MOIS 549 Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation (3 cr.) MOIS 550 Information Technology (3 cr.)
MOIS 551 Electronic Business; Doing Business in the Digital Economy (3 cr.)
MOIS 555 Information Strategy (3 cr.)
MOIS 570 Advanced Topics (Next Generation Technologies) (3 cr.)
MOIS 575 Independent Research in Management of Information Systems/Technology (1 -3 cr.)
Electives and Concentration Courses
Marketing
MKTG 521 Marketing Research Methods (3 cr.) MKTG 522 Marketing Channels Strategies (3 cr.) MKTG 523 Sales Force Management (3 cr.) MKTG 524 Global Marketing (3 cr.)
MKTG 526 Integrated Marketing Communication (3 cr.) MKTG 530 Strategic Marketing (3 cr.)
MKTG 570 Contemporary Topics in Marketing (3 cr.)
Construction Industry
CENG 530
Contracts in Construction Industry (3 cr.) ** (mandatory for students who do not have a degree in construction engineering from AUC)
CENG 531 Construction Management (3 cr.)
CENG 532 Planning, Scheduling and Control (3 cr.) **
CENG 533 Management for Multi-National Environments (3 cr.) * CENG 534 Risk Management and Bidding Strategies (3 cr.) * CENG 535 Claims and Disputes in the Construction Industry (3 cr.) CENG 536 Systems Analysis for Construction (3 cr.)
CENG 537 Resource Management for Construction Projects (3 cr.)
CENG 538 Procurement of Assets and Services for Construction Projects (3 cr.)
CENG 567 Construction Leadership and Management Skills (3 cr.)
Electives and Concentration Courses
For non-engineering students who apply to this new concentration, a minimum of two years of experience in the construction industry is preferred. Students who need remediation may be required to enroll in some non-credit courses.
Students may declare a construction industry concentration by taking at least four courses in that area (12 credit hours)
* Not open for AUC students with a degree in construction engineering concentrating in construction management.
**Not open for AUC students with a degree in construction engineering.
Operations Management
OPMG 521 Managing and Coordinating Supply Chains (3 cr.) OPMG 528 Managing Dynamic Projects (3 cr.)
OPMG 530 Data Analysis (3 cr.)
OPMG 531 Stochastic Models in Managerial Decision Making (3 cr.)
OPMG 532 Operations Strategy (3 cr.) OPMG 533 Business Dynamics (3 cr.)
