Program Overview
The MBA program at the Graduate School of Business, Alexandria, offers a comprehensive curriculum covering business fundamentals and electives in various tracks. This internationally recognized postgraduate degree prepares students with a broad range of business skills and knowledge, equipping them for diverse career opportunities in management, finance, marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, and healthcare.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is an internationally recognized and geographically portable postgraduate, post-experience academic course. It covers a number of subjects that constitute the science of management. MBA programs aim to provide students with a broad range of business skills and knowledge applicable across various industries and organizations. Learning outcomes generally include: knowledge of current business theory and techniques; leadership skills and teamwork abilities; understanding of ethical implications in business decision-making; and professional written and verbal communication skills. The program is accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU). The brief description states that the MBA is an internationally recognized and geographically portable postgraduate, post-experience academic course in a number of subjects that together constitute the science of management.
Outline:
The MBA program is structured across four terms (48 credit hours). The curriculum includes core courses in the first two terms:
Term 1:
- MNG914: Contemporary Management
- ECN912: Managerial Economics
- BIS959: Applied Statistics
- ACC913: Financial Accounting & Reporting
Term 2:
- MKT936: Marketing Management
- BIS963: Operations Management
- HRM924: Human Resource Management
- FIN935: Managerial Finance The remaining terms consist of elective courses across numerous tracks: Banking & Finance Management, Banking Sector Governance, Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Digital Marketing, E-Business Management, Healthcare Economics, Healthcare Sector Governance, Hospital Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, International Trade/Export, Investment Management, Islamic Banking & Finance, Leadership Management, Managerial Accounting, Maritime Management, Marketing Management, Media Management, Oil & Gas Management, Operations Management and Decision-Making, Projects Management, Real Estate Management, Retail Management, Sales Management, Securities Arbitration, SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Management, Sports Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, and Technical Analysis Management.
Careers:
An MBA degree opens various career opportunities across numerous sectors. Potential career paths include:
- Business Management and Consulting: General management, management consulting.
- Finance and Investment: Investment banking, financial analysis, corporate finance, financial consulting.
- Marketing and Brand Management: Brand management, product management, market research, digital marketing.
- Entrepreneurship and Startups: Starting own businesses or joining startups.
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: Optimizing processes, improving efficiency, managing supply chains.
- Healthcare Management: Hospital administration, healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare startups.
- Technology and IT Management: IT project management, product management, technology consulting. The specific job market and career opportunities depend on industry trends, geographic location, and personal interests.
Other:
The program is offered by the Graduate School of Business, Alexandria, at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT). The Graduate School of Business also has campuses in El Alamein and South Valley.
