Program Overview
The Finance at The American University in Cairo is a MSc 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 Finance 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 Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Managerial Economics
- Applied Financial Econometrics
- Financial Management
- Investments
- Introduction to Business Statistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
- All applicants must satisfy the university\xc2\x92s graduate admission requirements and obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). The Applicant must present a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or very good for non-GPA measured degrees. No previous working experience is needed.
- To obtain the MSc in Finance degree, students must complete 37 credit hours of which 31 credit hours of course work and six credit hours of thesis. Students with relevant background can waive up to two core courses but must complete a minimum of 31 credit hours (courses and thesis) to be awarded the degree. A research methodology course will be mandatory.
- The program will consist of 11 for-credit courses plus a thesis designed to be completed in two full years.
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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