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Department of Management
School of Business, Economics and Communication
Professors: M. Abaza, S. Akabawy (Associate Vice President for Computing), B. Dodin, F. El Hitami (Vice President for Student Affairs), H. El Sherif, S. Farag (Chair), T. Hatem, H. El Karanshawy, A. Mortagy (Dean of the School of Business, Economics and Communication) , E. Stuart, E. H. Valsan (Emeritus), S. Youssef, O. Zaki
Associate Professors: M. Badran, I. Hegazy (Chair), S. Imam, S. Kamel, D. Rateb, S. Shabrawy, H. Yassin
Assistant Professors: M. Askar, K. Dahawy, Y. Hassan, A. Taher, E. Tooma
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.
Admission
All applicants must satisfy the university's graduate admission requirements and obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). In addition, applicants should have two or more years of relevant 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 Core (6-21 credits)
Coursework for the core is directed at providing the student with a basic background in the various functional areas of management. A maximum of seven courses is required for the completion of the core. These courses are usually chosen from the following list:
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ACCT |
501 |
Financial Reporting, 3 cr. |
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FINC |
540 |
Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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MKTG |
520 |
Marketing Management in a Global Economy, 3cr. |
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MGMT |
501 |
Business Communication and Negotiation, 3 cr. |
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502 |
Managing Organizations, 3 cr. |
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OPMG |
507 |
Quantitative Analysis for Management, 3 cr.. |
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520 |
Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, 3 cr. |
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MBA Electives and Concentration (24 credits)
Advanced coursework for the MBA constitutes a diversified program aiming at providing the student with:
- General background in the concepts, processes, and institutions of finance, marketing, personnel, and operations management.
- Decision-making tools and techniques such as accounting, quantitative methods, and management information systems.
- Organizational theory, economic analysis, and business policy and strategy.
Students must take 18 credit hours in at least four of the following business areas:
Accounting
Finance
Management
Management of Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
In addition, students may concentrate in one of these areas by taking at least two additional courses (6 credit hours). |
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Accounting
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ACCT |
502 |
Cost Analysis and Control, 3 cr. |
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503 |
Financial Analysis, Planning and Valuation, 3 cr. |
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504 |
Budgeting and Financial Planning, 3 cr. |
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505 |
International Accounting, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Accounting and Auditing, 3 cr. |
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Finance
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FINC |
541 |
Advanced Topics in Finance and Investment, 3 cr. |
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542 |
International Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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543 |
Financial Markets, 3 cr. |
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544 |
Advanced Corporate Finance, 3 cr. |
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545 |
Private Equity and Venture Capital, 3 cr. |
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546 |
Financial Analysis, Planning and Valuation, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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Management
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MGMT |
503 |
Organizational Development, 3 cr. |
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504 |
Human Resou
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Department of Management
School of Business, Economics and Communication
Professors: M. Abaza, S. Akabawy (Associate Vice President for Computing), B. Dodin, F. El Hitami (Vice President for Student Affairs), H. El Sherif, S. Farag (Chair), T. Hatem, H. El Karanshawy, A. Mortagy (Dean of the School of Business, Economics and Communication) , E. Stuart, E. H. Valsan (Emeritus), S. Youssef, O. Zaki
Associate Professors: M. Badran, I. Hegazy (Chair), S. Imam, S. Kamel, D. Rateb, S. Shabrawy, H. Yassin
Assistant Professors: M. Askar, K. Dahawy, Y. Hassan, A. Taher, E. Tooma
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.
Admission
All applicants must satisfy the university's graduate admission requirements and obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). In addition, applicants should have two or more years of relevant 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 Core (6-21 credits)
Coursework for the core is directed at providing the student with a basic background in the various functional areas of management. A maximum of seven courses is required for the completion of the core. These courses are usually chosen from the following list:
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ACCT |
501 |
Financial Reporting, 3 cr. |
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FINC |
540 |
Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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MKTG |
520 |
Marketing Management in a Global Economy, 3cr. |
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MGMT |
501 |
Business Communication and Negotiation, 3 cr. |
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502 |
Managing Organizations, 3 cr. |
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OPMG |
507 |
Quantitative Analysis for Management, 3 cr.. |
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520 |
Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, 3 cr. |
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MBA Electives and Concentration (24 credits)
Advanced coursework for the MBA constitutes a diversified program aiming at providing the student with:
- General background in the concepts, processes, and institutions of finance, marketing, personnel, and operations management.
- Decision-making tools and techniques such as accounting, quantitative methods, and management information systems.
- Organizational theory, economic analysis, and business policy and strategy.
Students must take 18 credit hours in at least four of the following business areas:
Accounting
Finance
Management
Management of Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
In addition, students may concentrate in one of these areas by taking at least two additional courses (6 credit hours). |
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Accounting
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ACCT |
502 |
Cost Analysis and Control, 3 cr. |
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503 |
Financial Analysis, Planning and Valuation, 3 cr. |
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504 |
Budgeting and Financial Planning, 3 cr. |
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505 |
International Accounting, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Accounting and Auditing, 3 cr. |
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Finance
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FINC |
541 |
Advanced Topics in Finance and Investment, 3 cr. |
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542 |
International Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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543 |
Financial Markets, 3 cr. |
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544 |
Advanced Corporate Finance, 3 cr. |
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545 |
Private Equity and Venture Capital, 3 cr. |
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546 |
Financial Analysis, Planning and Valuation, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Financial Management, 3 cr. |
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Management
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MGMT |
503 |
Organizational Development, 3 cr. |
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504 |
Human Resources Strategy, 3 cr.. |
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505 |
Organizational Design, 3 cr. |
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506 |
Management of International Business Operations, 3 cr. |
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507 |
Global Business Strategy, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Management, 3 cr. |
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Management of Information Systems
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MOIS |
508 |
Management Information Systems, 3 cr. |
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549 |
Business Systems, 3 cr.. |
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550 |
Information Technology, 3 cr. |
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551 |
Electronic Business, 3 cr. |
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555 |
Information Strategy, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Management of Information Systems, 3 cr. |
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Marketing
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MKTG |
521 |
Marketing Research, 3 cr. |
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522 |
Marketing Channels and Distribution Management, 3 cr.. |
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523 |
Sales Management, 3 cr.. |
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524 |
International Marketing, 3 cr.. |
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525 |
Marketing Strategy, 3 cr. |
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526 |
Marketing Communications Management, 3 cr. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Marketing, 3 cr. |
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Operations Management
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OPMG |
521 |
Supply Chain and Logistics, 3 cr. |
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528 |
Project Management, 3 cr.. |
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530 |
Data Analysis, 3 cr.. |
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531 |
Stochastic Models in Managerial Decision Making, 3 cr. |
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532 |
Operations Strategy, 3 cr.. |
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533 |
Business Dynamics, 3 cr.. |
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570 |
Selected Topics in Operations Management, 3 cr.. |
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MBA Capstone Course (3 credits)
Finally, a capstone course, MGMT 508 Strategic Business Management is required for all MBA candidates.
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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA degree is designed for government and public-sector personnel and students interested in public policy for advanced academic and professional preparation in public administration.
Admission
Applicants must satisfy the university's general requirements for graduate admission. Those sponsored by a government agency, public-sector company, or international organization, and with at least two years' professional or academic experience in public administration will be given special consideration for admission.
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants lacking adequate preparation will be required to take one or more of the following prerequisite courses (credit earned in these courses shall not count towards the M.P.A. degree):
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MGMT |
501 |
Business Communication and Negotiation, 3 cr. |
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OPMG |
507 |
Quantitative Analysis for Management, 3 cr. |
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PADM |
510 |
Theory and Practice of Public Administration, 3 cr. |
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Courses
A minimum of nine courses (27 credit hours) is required from the list shown below. For applicants lacking adequate preparation in social sciences, the department may require additional courses.
Courses for the M.P.A. constitute a structured program aimed at providing:
- Conceptual basis in the areas of organization, personnel, finance, and development administration
- Exposure to important tools of management applicable to public administration situations
- Analytical skills appropriate for the study of the environmental aspects of public policy implementation
Required courses: Six out of the following as advised:
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PADM |
500 |
Methods of Administrative Research and Analysis, 3 cr. |
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504 |
Organizational Behavior, 3 cr. |
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505 |
Administrative Environment and Public Policy in Egypt, 3 cr. |
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513 |
Management of Public Funds, 3 cr. |
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514 |
Problems of Development Administration, 3 cr. |
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517 |
Administration of Developmental Planning, 3 cr. |
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521 |
Administration of Public Personnel, 3 cr. |
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A student taking all seven courses is permitted to include one of them as an elective.
Electives : Three courses chosen with the permission of the adviser.
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination is written and may be supplemented by an oral examination.
Thesis
M.P.A. students are normally required to write a thesis on some aspect of public administration. Students who do not intend to seek accreditation by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities may take two courses in lieu of the thesis requirement. |
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Accounting (ACCT)
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Finance (FINC)
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Management (MGMT)
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Management of Information Systems (MOIS)
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Marketing (MKTG)
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Operations Management (OPMG)
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Public Administration (PADM)
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