Program Overview
The Economics in International Development at The American University in Cairo is a MA programme in Business & Management, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics in International Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics in International Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Economic Setting for Development
- Advanced International Trade
- Quantitative Methods
- Practicum
- Labor Economics
- Economic Development in Middle East Countries
- Economic Growth & Development
- Project Evaluation
- Health Economics in Developing Countries
- International Political Economy
- Middle East Politics
- Public Policy and Development
- International Development Organizations
- Classical Social Thought
- Introduction to Forced Migration and Refugee Studies
- Theorizing the State
- World Systems and Development
- Population Dynamics
- Consultation to non-Profit Organizations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicant for admission to this program should have a good knowledge of the concepts and analytical tools of economics. An applicant whose bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses.
The department uses as reference for admission, minimum acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 150 verbal, 150 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical (which is equivalent to 450 verbal, 600 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical for exams taken prior to September1, 2011). Prior to full admission, students must have reported their GRE examination scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Main campus in New Cairo, Egypt
The American University in Cairo (AUC; Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة, romanized: al-Jāmi‘a al-’Amrīkiyya bi-l-Qāhira) is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university...
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