Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS)Courses Description

Master Compulsory Core Courses

AIS501 Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Accounting and Information Systems (Zemi 1)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

The objective of this course is to enable students to gain a basic knowledge and skills to develop master’s thesis through understanding different research designs and forms and learning the main basics and principles of research methodology. Students will be able to apply different research methods appropriate to their selected topics. Students will identify the threats to reliability and validity in research efforts and critically interpret the “results” section of published research papers by describing the meaning of the reported results.

AIS511 Financial Accounting Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None.

A study of accounting theory in a strategic framework. An overview of relevant theory provides a foundation for further study. Focus is on developing skills in critical thinking and applying accounting concepts and principles. Topics include the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); accounting standards and the standard setting process; the use of electronic technology in financial accounting; effective communication; professional ethics; and current issues, debates and research in accounting.

AIS521 Foundations of Information Systems and Assurance

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to explain and apply information technology methodologies to support an individual or an organization to achieve its objectives. Students will learn the scientific foundations of information systems and the principles of information systems security and assurance. Topics includes the role of information systems in the organization, design and selection of information systems, information systems outsourcing, information systems governance, and the risks and threats related to information systems. Discussion also covers information security fundamentals, such as cryptography, authentication, and access control techniques, and their use in network, operating system, database, and application layers.

STA511 Advanced Inferential Statistics (for all tracks)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

Statistics is the science that deals with the collection, description, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. In this course, students will learn the conceptual underpinnings of statistical methods and how to effectively use data and statistical methods to make evidence-based decisions. Students will learn how to perform statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel. Students will learn how to communicate the purposes of the analyses, the findings from the analysis, and the implications of those findings.

AIS513 Auditing Seminar Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

An in-depth examination of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), as well as standards for attestation and other services. Alternative audit models are evaluated for both their practical relevance and their theoretical justification as informed by current research and emerging information technology. The use of computer-assisted auditing techniques (CAAT) and other computer-related technology for obtaining evidence is evaluated in terms of its effectiveness and suitability in diverse audit environments. Methods of evaluating internal control are considered in light of the risks encountered in new ways of conducting business, such as e-commerce. Professional ethical and legal responsibilities, as shaped by the contemporary professional, legal, and regulatory environments, are examined as they relate to audit risk, risk assessment, and audit program planning. The use of audit reports and other services as tools to support management control and decision making are considered.

AIS522 Accounting Information Systems Analysis and Design

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

A study of the use of information systems in the accounting process, with an emphasis on computer systems and internal controls. Focus is on the analytical tools necessary to evaluate users' accounting information needs and to design, implement, and maintain an accounting information system to support business processes and cycles. Topics include the components of contemporary accounting information systems; security and internal controls, particularly within Internet and e-commerce environments; traditional flow charts and data-flow diagrams; computer networks; theory and application of relational databases; and relational database management systems. Assignments include designing an accounting information system using a commercial database software package.

AIS523 Managerial Accounting

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course covers managerial accounting and cost management practices that can be strategically applied across the various functions of a business organization to improve organizational performance. The course emphasizes the methods available to measure and evaluate costs for decision-making and performance evaluation purposes. It reviews a number of cost management issues relating to the design and implementation of strategic, marketing, value analysis, and other management models in modern firms; and identifies major contemporary issues in managerial accounting and financial decision- making. A variety of case studies in different industries and decision contexts are used to examine the application of these concepts.

Master Elective Courses

MGT512 Quantitative Data Analysis (for all tracks)

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to quantitatively analyze data patterns, statistical trends, and quantitative business indicators, with the emphasis on helping him/her to be able to interpret and understand quantitative results for more informed decision-making. Its aim is to introduce you to a broad range of statistical concepts and associated quantitative techniques and research methods with a view to helping you appreciate the merits and limitations of these techniques as well as the data and technical requirements involved with their use.

MGT522 Qualitative Data Analysis (for all tracks)

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The objective of this course is to enable students to describe various styles of interpretation of qualitative data, describe special issues in ethics for qualitative research and apply one or more analytic approaches to collected data and write an analysis paper. Students will have opportunity

for analyzing and working with qualitative data from a variety of data collection methods and using multiple analysis approaches.

AIS524 Information Systems Management and Integration

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

A study of the life cycle of the information system, from inception, through systems development and integration, to system operation and maintenance. Emphasis is on the integration of information systems with management systems of an organization. Major phases, procedures, policies, and techniques in the information system life cycle are elaborated.

AIS630 Income Taxation Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

A case study-based, problem-oriented examination of fundamental tax concepts. Tax issues and controversies are explored in-depth. Emphasis is on applying tax laws, as opposed to learning individual tax rules. Methods of case analysis and research that are typically involved in tax planning and litigation are covered. Important definitions, judicially created rules, and other tax conventions are explored in great detail through the study of each one's genesis and purpose. Topics include tax issues that concern gross income, identification of the proper taxpayer, deductions, timing, income and deduction characterization, and deferral and capital gains and losses.

AIS631 Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

A study of the financial accounting standards applicable to public-sector and not-for-profit organizations in the United States and their unique reporting requirements. Emphasis is on similarities and differences among accounting rules for different types of entities and the rationale for the accounting standards governing each type

AIS632 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

A study of the nature and elements of fraud. Topics include fraud prevention, fraud detection, fraud investigation, use of controls to prevent fraud, and methods of fraud resolution. Emphasis is on the use of forensic accounting techniques to analyze what is behind the data being generated by the accounting system, detect internal control weaknesses, and map out a fraud investigation program.

AIS633 Accounting Ethics Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

A study of ethics as a critical foundation for the accounting professional. Topics include the theories and bases of ethical reasoning, development of ethical standards, codes of professional conduct, professional responsibilities and judgment calls in accounting, and the evolution of ethics in the accounting profession.

AIS634 International Accounting

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

An exploration of international accounting and financial reporting. Focus is on evolving reporting requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Accounting practices, as influenced by business operations, culture, and the inherent risk in international accounting environments, are compared.

AIS635 IT Management Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

A study of management practices related to the acquisition of IT systems, components, and services. Emphasis is on the importance of enterprise strategic planning and the concomitant IT strategic planning. Issues related to the development of the IT acquisition plan, financial planning and budgeting, integration of the proposed acquisition within the overall goals of the enterprise, and related IT program management are examined in the context of overarching management challenges. Federal IT systems, contract and procurement policies, and procedures provide examples for analysis of concepts with wider relevance.

AIS636 Database Design and Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines the principles of design and functions of the Relational Database Management System (DBMS), and it as an office productivity tool. Specific topics include: Evolution of Database Management systems, Entity Relationships Modeling and Design of a Relational Model, Database Integrity Rules, Normalization of Database Tables, and Database Administration. This course utilizes Microsoft Access to provide a hands-on experience with a DBMS. Students will learn how to: Create an entity-relationship data model, translate that model into relational schema, build and use a relational database that implements the schema. Create Queries, Forms and Reports, create a Switchboard utilizing built macros to simplify activation of different objects in the database, Create Data Access Pages providing Internet access to

databases. Export data from the database to another Office application and Import data into Access.

AIS637 Enterprise Resource Planning

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the student to enterprise systems and show how organizations use enterprise systems to run their operations more efficiently and effectively. Students will learn about the critical success factors and implementation strategies that lead to enterprise system success, and about the informational, knowledge, and decision-making opportunities afforded by enterprise systems. The course will examine typical Enterprise Systems modules: materials management (MM), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), financials, projects and human resource management (HRM). Enterprise systems use a single database to integrate business transactions along and between processes, leading to benefits such as efficient and error-free workflows plus accounting, management reporting and improved decision-making. The course will incorporate a laboratory component using SAP software.

AIS638 Electronic Commerce

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course will cover the theoretical foundations, implementation problems and research issues of the emerging area of electronic commerce. It will discuss technological, conceptual, and methodological aspects of electronic commerce. The list of topics to be covered in this course includes: fundamentals of Internet technology, pricing of and accounting for Internet transport, security problems of the Internet, electronic payment systems, online financial reporting and auditing, intelligent agents, web measurements, electronic markets and value chain over the Internet. The coursework will include presentations of research articles, in-class discussions, and a final course project researching one of the problems of electronic commerce. Prerequisite: basic computer literacy, introductory courses in computer information systems and economics.

Master Thesis:

Master’s Thesis Seminars (Zemi 2 to 4) Credits: 9 Hours (3 credit hours each) Prerequisite: AIS501

Based on the basic research methods and skills in accounting and information systems acquired in AIS501, students will develop a proposal of their research project towards master’s thesis completion during the 3 semesters.

PhD in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS)Courses Description

PhD Compulsory Core Seminars

AIS701DoctoralDissertationSeminar(1)inAccountingand Information Systems (Zemi 5)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS501

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in business and management research methods. This course provides students with in- depth knowledge of methods in business administration and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

AIS713 Financial Accounting Research Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

This course provides a broad overview of contemporary empirical research in financial accounting. Most of the research relies on archival data utilizing accounting and stock market databases. Topics include the impact of accounting information on security prices, post earnings announcement drift and other market anomalies, voluntary firm level disclosure policy, accounting policy choices and earnings management, earnings/returns associations, market response to accounting data, stock analyst, corporate governance, cost of capital, etc.

AIS722 Accounting Information Systems Research Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS522

This course provides a forum for students to discuss and generate ideas on issues related to accounting information research. Students conduct an in-depth study of a research topic of their choice, discuss issues with experts in the field of research, work in discussion groups, debate and problem solve on selected issues. In the research seminar, the students are given an opportunity to integrate their knowledge, skills and practical experience gained in the program.

AIS801 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Accounting and Information Systems (Zemi 6)

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS701

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within the field of accounting and information systems and treats key concepts in the related research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in accounting and information systems and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research in this field. Students will understand

the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

AIS821 Auditing and Assurance Research Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS513

In this course, students will develop a deep understanding of auditing and assurance theory and research, gain understanding of relevant and current auditing and assurance topics and learn how to apply auditing and assurance research methods. Students will know how to critically evaluate auditing and assurance research and demonstrate their knowledge by developing a viable research proposal in the domain of auditing and assurance.

AIS823 Managerial Accounting Research Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: AIS523

This course provides a broad overview of contemporary analytical research in accounting. Emphasis is placed on competing theories of the role of management accounting in organizations and society, as well as the issues and problems surrounding the implementation of management accounting techniques in practice. Topics include agency models of performance evaluation and compensation contracts; decentralization, planning and control; financial and non-financial information for performance measurement and transfer pricing.

PhD Elective CoursesFIN631 Theory of Finance Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

This course covers contemporary methodologies for empirical research in finance. Through the study and analysis of contemporary research, the role of financial and other information in setting equity prices will be highlighted. In addition, this course will cover topics such as: the role of financial analysts in equity markets, the effect of income manipulation on investors and managers, and the measurement of risk

AIS730 Contemporary Issues in Income Taxation

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS630

This course analyzes in depth contemporary research topics in the field of income taxation, specifically, this course on income sources, taxable income, capital gains tax and assessment and collection of taxes.

AIS732 Advanced Forensic Accounting

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS632

This is an advanced course focusing on the detection and investigation of business crimes with an emphasis on the forensic accountant's role in uncovering fraud. Topics include fraudulent financial statement analysis, fraud detection using electronic evidence, legal issues that arise during a fraud examination, a forensic accountant's role in the litigation process as a consulting and expert witness, and other special topics.

AIS733 International Accounting Seminar

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS511

This course explores how various accounting topics and issues are addressed within an international context, including a comparative analysis of accounting measurement, disclosure and financial reporting requirements in different countries within the framework of global harmonization efforts. In addition, the impact of accounting issues on multinational business operations is discussed and students will study a ‘non-home’ country in depth. Topics covered include: Comparative analysis of accounting principles and practices; international financial accounting standards; current problems of international financial reporting, accounting planning and control for international operations; multinational companies.

ECO636 Econometrics

Credits: 2 Hours (for AIS, MKT & FIN tracks) Prerequisite: STA511

This course introduces the simple linear regression model which involves interval estimation and hypothesis testing and prediction, goodness of fit and modeling issues. The multiple regression models, the nonlinear relationship, and autocorrelation are explained. The simultaneous equation models and Panel data models are important part of this course to build students’ understanding of micro and macroeconomics models. Finally, issues of non-stationary time series data and co- integration are explained to deal with long-run behavior economic variables.

AIS639 Networking and Data Security

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS521

This course focuses on terms related to computer, data and network security and describes the ways in which the security of an information system can be endangered. It demonstrates competence in detecting potential security vulnerabilities and demonstrates ways of recovering from the effects of attacks. It suggests the optimal way to organize information system security and enables students to choose an appropriate engineering approach to problem solving.

AIS714 Information Security and Assurance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS521

This course covers information systems security models, software security and systems lifecycle management, policy development, personnel responsibilities, contingency planning, physical security, administrative controls, and information security assessment methods. By the end of the course, students will be able to review information systems security domains and understand how each of those domains impact information assurance and computer security, review the various aspects of security management and to review information systems security assessment and evaluation methodologies and understand how to apply those methodologies.

AIS811 Big Data Analysis Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: STA511

This course provides a basic introduction to big data and corresponding quantitative research methods. The objective of the course is to familiarize students with big data analysis as a tool for addressing substantive research questions. The course begins with a basic introduction to big data and discusses what the analysis of these data entails, as well as associated technical, conceptual and ethical challenges. Strength and limitations of big data research are discussed in depth using real-world examples. Students then engage in case study exercises in which small groups of students develop and present a big data concept for a specific real-world case. This includes practical exercises to familiarize students with the format of big data. It also provides a first hands-on experience in handling and analyzing large, complex data structures. This course is designed as a primer for anyone interested in attaining a basic understanding of what big data analysis entails.

AIS812 Accounting Theory: Theory of Corporate Disclosures, Control, and Governance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The objective of this course is to introduce doctoral students from diverse fields to different mathematical models in the accounting, finance and taxation literature. Classic and current models from asset pricing, information, contracting and incentives, taxation will be discussed. In addition, the ongoing and emerging issues in financial accounting will be discussed in deep so that students will be able to conduct empirical research in financial accounting. This course will be conducted primarily as a seminar/workshop series of lectures.

AIS813 Advanced Database Systems

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: AIS636

The purpose of this course is to present advanced topics in database systems and delve into research in these areas. The topics include distributed systems, distributed databases, as well as advanced application domains that influence database research such as Big Data, cloud computing, Web services, semantic Web, information security & privacy, and electronic commerce.

PhD Dissertation:

Doctoral Dissertation Seminars (Zemi 7 to 10)

Credits: 24 Hours

Prerequisite: AIS701 and AIS801

After completing the research proposal and satisfying the prerequisites “AIS701” and “AIS801”, the student will proceed to engage in research projects during the following 4 semesters to complete his/her doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management (HRM)Courses Description

Master Compulsory Core Courses

HRM501 Master’s thesis Foundation Seminar in Human Resource Management (Zemi 1)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course aims to enable students to gain a basic knowledge and skills to develop master’s thesis through understanding different research designs and forms and learning the main basics and principles of research methodology. Students will be able to apply different research methods appropriate to their selected topics. Students will identify the threats to reliability and validity in research efforts and critically interpret the “results” section of published research papers by describing the meaning of the reported results.

MGT511 Organization Theory

Credits: 3 Hours (for HRM & MGT tracks) Prerequisite: none

Organizations exert a central force in contemporary work and society. From the rise of large, machine-like bureaucracies in the 19th century to the flat, networked firms of nowadays, different assemblages of people and technology have produced a rich ecology of organizational forms – multinationals, social enterprise and charities, R&D laboratories etc. Organizational theory examines these multifarious arrangements with respect to their internal and external environment elements and dynamics - e.g. organizational culture and identities, power and politics, inter-organizational collaboration, effect of globalization on organizational activities etc. The course readings include a selection of classic views and more recent research on organization theory with the aim of helping students understand organizations as entities, how they influence the life of their members, and how they affect work and society more generally.

HRM523 Contemporary Issues in International HRM

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to enable students to explore the knowledge about theories and practices concerning the Strategic Human Resources Management, with an emphasis on specific topics such as Crisis Management, Knowledge Management and Talent Management. Other related areas of research in international HRM will be considered.

HRM521 Managing Performance

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines the importance of an effective performance management system in helping organizations define and achieve short- and long-term goals. It explains and reinforces the concept that performance management is not a one-time supervisory event, but an ongoing process of planning, facilitating, assessing, and improving individual and organizational performance. In addition, the course emphasizes the importance of measuring the effectiveness of human resource activities that are designed to enhance individual and organizational performance.

HRM522 Staffing Seminar Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MGT501

This course is designed to give the student an advanced understanding of the staffing and employee development functions in Human Resource Management (HRM). The material will build on concepts and theories introduced in the introductory HRM courses. The objective of this course is to give you an opportunity to put theory in action primarily through the use of challenging exercises and case analyses.

HRM513 Compensation and Benefits

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with knowledge related to Wage and salary administration in private and public organizations; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction; employee benefits; employee incentive programs.

Master Elective Courses

HRM524 HRM Information Systems

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is intended to help as a guide the student as he/she plans, designs, and implements an HRIS. A more thorough understanding of requirements and alternatives leads to more successful and flexible HR systems. We will look at the best ways to create that understanding by combining the technical and functional foundations for students to understand HR management information systems that compose an organization's HRIS technology infrastructure. The purpose is for the student to gain an understanding of these technologies as they relate to, and are used in a business setting. Students in the course are expected to work with research in Human Resource Information Systems with regard to their capabilities and limitations.

HRM630 Intellectual Capital Management Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM & MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

This course covers the broad agenda of using intellectual capital for competitive advantage. With globalization, intellectual assets such as human capital, intellectual property, brands and market information have become the dominant proportion of a firm's market capitalization. Through group case studies, in class discussion and lectures, the course follows a "lifecycle" approach to the management of an intellectual asset covering the creation and codification of the asset in the form of intellectual property (IP), valuation, and leveraging of same into markets for growth. Case studies examine contemporary management challenges in software, analytics, food and artificial intelligence, entertainment, finance, health care, consumer durables, consulting and other contexts.

HRM631 Workplace Disputes and Conflict Management

Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM & MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

This course examines various strategies to strengthen organizational efficiency by facilitating effective work relationships and conflict resolution. Work grievances and employee discipline will be examined. Also, the course explores common causes of conflict in a diverse workplace environment and successful approaches supporting a negotiation philosophy.

LAW632 Employment Law in Egypt

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide a survey of the current employment laws in Egypt, It will cover such issues as hiring, job security, compensation, benefits, safety and health, employer rights, employee rights, privacy rights, collective bargaining and employment discrimination.

MGT633 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM and MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the relevance and importance of ethics and social responsibility in business. Important learning objectives are to increase students’ awareness and understanding of ethical issues in business, and to provide students with useful conceptual tools to guide analysis and decisions. The ultimate intent of the course is to leave students better equipped to identify, think critically about, and resolve ethical issues that are encountered in one’s working life at the individual, organizational, and societal levels.

HRM634 Seminar in Strategic Human Resource Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MGT501

Strategic HRM is the capstone course in the Master of HRM degree and provides a strategic framework for integrating and applying HRM concepts. The need for sustained competitive advantage has made the strategic management of HRM increasingly important to long term business success as it focuses on linking all HRM activities with an organization’s business objectives. As such, Strategic HRM will require students to work at an advanced level to critically analyze HR strategies in relation to their application in the workplace.

MGT 635 Managing Creativity and Innovation Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM, MKT & MGT) Prerequisite: None

The course introduces the foundations of managing creativity and innovation. The readings and discussion will focus on the concepts and frameworks for analyzing how firms create, commercialize and capture value from innovative products and services.

HRM636 Managing Diversity at Work Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM & MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

This course examines the effect diversity has in the modern workplace both domestically and internationally. The focus is on issues related to cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, physical, gender, and age differences, among others.

HRM637 Industrial Relations

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This introductory course will place emphasis on the practical application of basic skills required to manage either in unionized workplaces or in workplaces that might be faced with a certification application. Lectures, readings, simulations, and assignments will serve to acquaint the student with the structure and functioning of the industrial relations system, basic employment law concepts, the union certification process, negotiation and administration of collective agreements, strikes and dispute resolution, and industrial relations in an international context.

HRM638 Electronic HRM Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course provides a thorough introduction to the field of electronic human resource management (e-HRM), a combination of two major management fields that impact the competitive advantage of companies—human resources and technology. Students will learn how to: Move from doing Data Management to Information Craftsmanship where the HR function will provide information of strategic value to your stakeholders. Understand how HR technology with its many features and functions can support the business you are in. Find and evaluate HR technology software providers, especially in the Software-as-a-Service (Cloud) environment.

Master’s Thesis Seminars (Zemi 2 to 4)

Credits: 9 Hours Prerequisite: HRM501

Based on the basic research methods and skills in human resource management acquired in HRM501, students will develop a proposal of their research project towards master’s thesis completion during the 3 semesters.

PhD in Human Resource Management (HRM)Courses Description

PhD Compulsory Core Seminars

HRM701 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Human Resource Management (Zemi 5)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in Business Administration and management research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in HRM and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

HRM713 Research Seminar in HRM Development

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: HRM701

This course provides an in-depth consideration of human resource development research. The range of topics is selective and illustrative of contemporary issues in HR development. There are two primary objectives of the course: to develop skills to critically evaluate HR development research and literature; and to develop an understanding of the theory, methodology, and application of HR development. Other goals of the course include increasing familiarity with the literature, enhancing understanding of what academic journals are accepting, and assisting students to develop research ideas and academic papers.

HRM722 Research Seminar in Performance Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is concerned with research in identifying, measuring and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the strategic objectives of the organizations. Implementing performance management systems is related with many advantages in the organizations, such as increased employee motivation, competences and self-esteem, clearly defined job descriptions and goals, identification of under performers, enhanced employee engagement and commitment, among others. Empirical research in the areas of performance management is emphasized. Students will learn how to apply research method in performance management areas.

HRM821 Research Seminar in Compensation and Rewards

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: HRM701

This course emphasized empirical research in compensation and rewards management. Students will learn how to apply research methods in wage and salaries management and in benefits.

HRM823 Research Seminar in Recruitment and Selection of Organizational Talent

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: HRM701

This course aims to explore the social, legal, economic factors associated with the recruitment and selection of individuals in business organizations. Theoretical and applied research, lectures and case studies will be used to gain knowledge on the topics of study.

HRM801 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Human Resource Management (Zemi 6)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: HRM701

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within the field of HRM and treats key concepts in the related research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in HRM and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research in this field. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

PhD Elective Courses

HRM730 Contemporary Issues in Talent Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: none

This course explores the factors that enable organizations to attract, keep and promote valued talent. Considers the role of technological developments in the definition and organization of work and the implications for individuals and organizations. It explores principles of human talent management within a context that is constantly changing.

ECO638 Labor Economics Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

A survey course that introduces students to the general economic principles that guide the nation's economy and influences HRM. Topics will include such things as inflation, exchange rates, consumer price index, and supply and demand. Focus will be placed on how economic variables influence such things as supply of labor, compensation, recruitment, and retention.

MGT731 Seminar in Management Theory Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM & MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

The course aims to extend and deepen the understanding of different theoretical approaches and frameworks in Organization and Management Theory (OMT), Strategy (STR), and International Business (IB) in the context of social science and management research. Students will learn about, review, evaluate, and critically discuss major theories, recent developments, and ongoing debates in theory and associated research. The course provides in-depth and structured exposure to a series of selected topics; it will prepare students to undertake higher-level examination and discussion of issues of theory and the theory development. The course seeks to develop extended professional knowledge to be used in doctoral studies as well as in future research and teaching. The course centers on the critical analysis, discussion, and reflection on issues in OMT, STR, and IB research. The class will require significant contribution by student participants in terms of preparing, presenting, discussing, debating, and evaluating core readings and relevant research.

HRM714 Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines labor relations and collective bargaining using three major processes: union organizing (how unions are formed), bargaining (how contracts are developed), and dispute resolution (how bargaining disputes and grievances are resolved).

MGT733 Managing High Performance Organizations Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM and MGT tracks) Prerequisite: None

High Performance Organizations (HPO) are identified with consistently high levels of profitability, productivity, quality, ROI, customer loyalty (retention), and employee loyalty (retention). Using case studies students examine the corporate philosophies, enlightened policies, core competencies, and best practices which characterize HPOs. The general purpose of this course is to educate students for effective management, responsible leadership, and global citizenship.

HRM639 Public Policy and Labor Law

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course examines the development of the principles of labor law and labor legislation as well as their administration at the national and local levels in the country. Uses administrative and court decisions and policy analysis to examine issues of current significance concerning labor relations.

MGT812 Comparative Business and Management Credits: 2 Hours (for HRM, MKT and MGT tracks) Prerequisite: none

This course is surveying numerous business and management systems across the world. The objective is to enhance the students’ understanding of the contextual factors influencing the practice of management around the world in relation to their own personal cultural background.

HRM811 Contemporary Issues in Career Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This elective course will focus on important global and local careers management challenges such as cross-cultural communication, gender issues, and leadership across cultures, and managing a diverse workforce. To further increase your competence in managing personal as well as careers of your employees, you will engage in self-assessment exercises, peer-coaching and variety of group discussions. In particular, the course will exploit various career metaphors as a way of understanding complexity of contemporary global careers.

HRM732 Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is designed as a seminar to facilitate a greater understanding and application of advanced human resource management concepts. The goals of this seminar are to expose students to the research literature surrounding current events, special topics, and more advance issues in human resource management (HRM) to enhance the student’s current broad knowledge

base. Students will be asked to apply their knowledge in an array of HRM areas to solve problems mimicking the current challenges faced by Human Resource (HR) managers in a quickly evolving global arena. This seminar will review special topics and currents events in HRM, along with traditional areas of HRM: strategic HRM, legal issues in HRM, job analysis and design, workforce planning, recruiting, selection, placement, training, employee development, managing diversity, performance management, retention, employee benefits, compensation, and international HRM.

HRM813 Advanced Topics in Leadership

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course presents advanced topics in Leadership. The topics may include emerging practice issues and advanced application of specific methods and recent research trends in leadership.

PhD Dissertation:

Doctoral Dissertation Seminars (Zemi 7 to 10)

Credits: 24 Hours

Prerequisite: HRM701 and HRM801

After completing the research proposal and satisfying the prerequisites “HRM701” and “HRM801”, a student will proceed to engage in research projects during the following 4 semesters to complete a doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science in Investment and Finance (FIN)Courses Description

Master Compulsory Core Courses

FIN501 Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Investment and Finance (Zemi 1)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course aims to enable students to gain a basic knowledge and skills to develop master’s thesis through understanding different research designs and forms and learning the main basics and principles of research methodology. Students will be able to apply different research methods appropriate to their selected topics. Students will identify the threats to reliability and validity in research efforts and critically interpret the “results” section of published research papers by describing the meaning of the reported results.

FIN502 Corporate Finance Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines the problems faced by the corporate financial manager on the theoretical, analytical, and applied levels. The impact of the financing decision upon the value of the firm is analyzed. The course reviews the theory and empirical evidence related to the investment and financing policies of the firm and attempts to develop decision-making ability in these areas.

FIN503 Financial Markets and Institutions

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course gives an overview of financial markets and institutions. It provides students with knowledge about the reasons for markets existence, their importance, and the roles they play in the financial environment. Other topics included in this course are: supply and demand for loans and securities, financial instruments, financial authorities and institutions, markets transactions, and laws and regulations that govern financial markets and institutions.

FIN504 Portfolio Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN502

This course will give students an overview of the basics of investing, portfolio management, and risk management, from the perspective of efficient markets theory. Topics covered will include the institutions of the modern financial system and the types of assets available for investment; models of risk, the risk-return tradeoff and utility; optimal portfolio choice; the Capital Asset Pricing Model; multifactor models of return; portfolio evaluation metrics; basic dynamic

portfolio management strategies; the efficient markets hypothesis, and possible departures from market efficiency.

FIN511 Business Analysis and Valuation Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours

Prerequisite: FIN502 & FIN503

This seminar first introduces and develops an economic framework for business analysis and valuation. This framework covers key analysis components such as business strategy analysis, accounting analysis, financial analysis, and prospective analysis, with a strong emphasis on equity (stock) valuation and bond valuation. This framework is then applied to a variety of decision contexts including valuation, merger and acquisition analysis, and corporate financial policies analysis. Each of the topics introduced in this course covers both institutional details and results of relevant academic research. It is furthermore supported by a case study. This course should thus appeal to students interested in corporate finance, equity research, fund management, and strategy consulting.

FIN513 Financial Risk Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN504

This course covers modern techniques for managing risk. Knowledge of derivatives and their use is essential for the purpose of the course. Other topics include identification, measurement, and management techniques for different types of financial risk which include market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk. Great emphasis is placed on the measurement and management of corporate risk exposure.

Master Elective Courses

FIN507 Investment Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN504

This course aims to help students develop a broad knowledge and understanding of portfolio management and investment analysis. Students will build on the knowledge gained from the financial markets and investment courses. Students will learn the importance of understanding client objectives in the portfolio management process and understand practical issues that arise in managing client portfolios. We will review a number of investment strategies that have been suggested as having the potential to create superior returns.

The group-work assignment provides a different type of learning experience; it is a project which requires teamwork. As in the investment industry, teams are rewarded and judged based on coordinated team outputs.

FIN512 Corporate Governance and Control

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

Topics of this course include the role and responsibilities of shareholders (principals), the boards of directors (the principals' representatives), and the executive management (agent). They also include executive compensation policies, boardroom structure and practices, corporate disclosure and transparency, and the value of the shareholder vote. The course looks into corporate pyramidal structures, hostile takeovers, and the failure of the market for corporate control. It examines the role of financial institutions and credit rating agencies in promoting corporate governance, and how transparency, accountability, responsibility, and fair and equitable treatment of all shareholders help improve corporate governance and reduce agency conflicts between principals, management, and the board of directors.

AIS503 Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This is an important course that will engage students in analysis of a wide range of contemporary issues in financial accounting and reporting by expanding and integrating students’ knowledge of the Egyptian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in a rigorous study of the current and advanced financial reporting issues that relate to Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income and Disclosures.

FIN514 Topics in Financial Derivatives

Credits: 2 Hours

Prerequisite: FIN503 & FIN504

The goal of this course is to provide you with a good understanding of derivative securities. These securities include forward contracts, futures contracts, options, swaps, and structured products. Emphases will be placed on three aspects of derivatives – the nature of their payoffs, how they are priced, and how they can be used for hedging and speculative purposes.

FIN635 Managing Financial Crisis

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN503

This course surveys the causes, events, policy responses, and aftermath of the recent global financial crisis. The main goal is to provide a comprehensive view of this major economic event within a framework that explains the dynamics of financial crises in a modern economy. The instructors aim to maximize the value of in-class time. To this end, students will be expected to watch the video of course lectures in advance, with class time reserved for discussions, cases,

group presentations, and a crisis simulation. All students will be expected to contribute to class discussions both online and in-person.

FIN636 Behavioral Finance Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

Behavioral Finance examines how individuals' attitudes and behavior affect their financial decisions. This course reviews recent research on possible mispricing in financial markets due to the nature of psychological biases. Moreover, the course deals with behavioral finance models explaining investor-behavior or market anomalies when rational models provide no sufficient explanations. Topics will include among others overconfidence, prospect-theory, heuristic-driven biases and frame dependence.

ECO531 Economics of Financial Markets

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN503

Empirical issues in the economics of securities markets. The first part of the course will focus on statistical techniques and the predictability of asset returns. We will also look in details at the empirical performance of the CAPM and the APT and discuss the modelling and testing of rational bubbles.

Basic functions and structure of financial markets. Economic analysis of trading strategies in financial markets and determinants of equilibrium prices. Institutional features, and analysis, of bond, stock, options, forward and futures markets.

FIN637 Contemporary Issues in International Finance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of these issues. The main topics covered in this course are: forex markets, international Parity conditions, forex risks, currency derivatives and hedging issues, issues with currency investment strategies, issues with cross border financing decisions and cross border investment decisions.

Master Thesis:

Master’s Thesis Seminars (Zemi 2 to 4) Credits: 9 Hours (3 credit hours each) Prerequisite: FIN501

Based on the basic research methods and skills in investment and finance acquired in FIN501, students will develop a proposal of their research project towards master’s thesis completion during the 3 semesters

PhD in Investment and Finance (FIN)Courses Description

PhD Compulsory Core Seminars

FIN701 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Investment and Finance (Zemi 5)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in business and management research methods. This course provides students with in- depth knowledge of methods in business administration and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

FIN713 Seminar in Investments, Modern Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets Research

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course will provide an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction, the different ways portfolios are actually built-in practice and how to measure and manage the risk of such portfolios. You will start by studying how imperfect correlation between assets leads to diversified and optimal portfolios as well as the consequences in terms of asset pricing. Then, you will learn how to shape an investor's profile and build an adequate portfolio by combining strategic and tactical asset allocations. Finally, you will have a more in-depth look at risk: its different facets and the appropriate tools and techniques to measure it, manage it and hedge it. Key speakers from UBS, our corporate partner, will regularly add a practical perspective on these different topics as you progress through the course.

FIN722 Research Seminar in Behavioral Finance

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

This course is designed to provide students with exposure to behavioral finance. We’ll begin with an overview of behavioral biases documented in the cognitive psychology literature and then discuss their implications for finance. Reading books and research papers on Behavioral finance are recommended for students at this level of study.

FIN823 Research Seminar in Corporate Finance

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

The objective of this research seminar is to give students the opportunity to learn how to conduct independent and original research on a current corporate finance topic of academic interest, present the results, and receive feedback. The research seminar Corporate Finance focuses on the elaboration of current issues between corporate actions and the effect on company value. We will propose topics from areas such as payout policy, agency problems or capital structure decisions, but welcome suggestions from students, too. During the block seminar participants will be asked to present the main findings of their paper and take the role of a discussant for another paper. In addition, participation in the general discussion is expected

FIN821 Research Seminar in Financial Markets

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

The main objective of this seminar is to study a selection of significant and emerging research themes in the financial markets research literature. The focus is on research that leads to better understanding of the behavior of international financial markets and of the roles of financial reporting, governance, regulation and enforcement in determining market outcomes. We will consider the historical origins, theoretical basis and research methods of selected key papers drawn from the literature. We will also reflect on how successful academic papers are structured and crafted. An important objective is to develop understanding of some the key elements in developing and writing successful research papers. We will also allow time for discussion of opportunities that exist for new research capable of having academic, and perhaps broader, impact.

FIN801 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Investment and Finance (Zemi 6)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within the field of investment and finance and treats key concepts in the related research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in accounting and information systems and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research in this field. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

PhD Elective Courses

FIN730 Seminar in International Investments

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

This seminar covers research issues and methodologies in investments and capital markets. Main topics include theories and empirical characteristics of asset pricing, portfolio diversification and performance evaluation, derivatives, and risk management. A

ECO635 International Economics

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the key concepts of international trade and finance with a focus on the fundamental theories of international economics. Topics include the gains from and the patterns of international trade, protectionism, exchange rate determination and government policy intervention.

FIN732 Empirical Methods in Finance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN701

This course presents a critical look at current financial models and gives the student experience in the systematic analysis of financial data. Students are exposed to a suite of analytical tools that allow rigorous assessment of the characteristics of financial data and models.

FIN714 Global Finance and Governance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN713

The course introduces students to the manifold political dimensions of global finance with a specific focus on financial crises. This implies to comprehend the social and political dimension of seemingly technical processes and instruments such as the evaluation of financial products and derivatives, or the dynamics of price formation on capital and goods markets, or the securitization of mortgage debt.

FIN733 Topics in Assets Pricing

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: FIN713

This course constructs the main theoretical foundations of finance, including investment decision making, utility theory, portfolio theory, equilibrium asset pricing, arbitrage asset pricing, the term structure of interest rates, option pricing theory, derivatives pricing, asset prices informational efficiency, asymmetric and incomplete information, agency theory, and performance measurement. The course emphasizes applications of mathematical and probabilistic tools/methods to provide a rigorous development of each topic. The course investigates current gaps in finance practices and investigates the need for future developments.

FIN639 Financial Risk Management and Derivatives

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course includes instrument specifications, market facts and key concepts like the no- arbitrage

principle. Derivatives pricing in the Binomial model. Stochastic calculus with application in finance. Derivatives pricing in the Black-Scholes-Merton model. Numerical methods including Monte Carlo simulation. Risk measures and hedging. The course consists of lectures, seminars and computer labs. Examination includes a computer-based project, a take-home assignment and a final written examination.

ECO641 Economics of Finance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: ?????

This course provides economic insights into finance and financial markets. Students will study equilibrium valuation and pricing through the concept of the "arbitrage-free environment". Then, the course introduces major financial instruments such as bonds, stocks, futures, and options and discuss techniques to value these diverse financial assets. It then turns to the "utility-based" approach, wherein a well-defined utility structure is established as a model primitive. Maximizing expected utility, we derive optimal consumption, equilibrium trades and prices. The course then discusses how trade is beneficial for all the participants in the market. The course concludes with an introduction to modern portfolio theory.

FIN734 Quantitative Methods in Finance

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MGT512

This course provides the quantitative foundations required to take informed investment decisions backed by data analysis and statistical inferences. The course introduces quantitative techniques that are used in asset valuation, portfolio management and financial decision making. The course also includes an extensive introduction to Excel’s data analysis tool.

PhD Dissertation:

Doctoral Dissertation Seminars (Zemi 7 to 10) Credits: 24 Hours (6 credit hours each) Prerequisite: FIN701 and FIN801

After completing the research proposal and satisfying the prerequisites “FIN701” and “FIN801”, a student will proceed to engage in research projects during the following 4 semesters to complete a doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science in Marketing and International Business Studies (MKT)Courses Description

Master Compulsory Core Courses

MKT501 Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Marketing and International Business Studies (Zemi 1)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course aims to enable students to gain a basic knowledge and skills to develop master’s thesis through understanding different research designs and forms and learning the main basics and principles of research methodology. Students will be able to apply different research methods appropriate to their selected topics. Students will identify the threats to reliability and validity in research efforts and critically interpret the “results” section of published research papers by describing the meaning of the reported results.

MKT511 Marketing Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines the role and importance of marketing in the firm. It will cover topics such as marketing plans/strategies, marketing research, market segmentation, retailing, advertising, pricing, Internet marketing, etc. This course will help students to develop a better appreciation and understanding of the role of marketing in a business organization. Specifically, the course aims at enhancing students’ knowledge about marketing theories, principles, strategies and concepts and how they are applied. Also, it aims to provide students with opportunities to analyze marketing activities within the firm and applying marketing concepts and theories to realistic marketing situations.

MKT512 International Business Environment and Trade

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MKT501

This course focuses on global business environment. It is important for students to know about the historical, economical and legal framework within which international business operates. This course will build the students’’ knowledge and understanding of the political, economic and business considerations that international commercial and carriage of goods entail. Students will gain a critical awareness of the complexities of operating in a global environment

MKT513 Marketing Strategy

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on design and implementation of marketing strategies applied to domestic and global business challenges that span multiple industries complimented by a consumer- packaged goods marketing strategic plan project.

MKT514 Advanced Topics in International Marketing

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MKT512

This course will present various concepts and tools for analyzing international marketing strategies, and evaluating the marketplace (competitors, external environment: cultural, economic, technological, political/legal, marketing opportunities, etc.). Specifically, the focus will be on developing, evaluating and implementing international marketing strategy at the corporate, regional and local levels. By learning about both theory and practice, the student will obtain a good conceptual understanding of the field of international marketing as well as become firmly grounded in the realities of the global marketplace.

MKT515 Contemporary Issues in Consumer Behavior

Credits: 3 Hours Perquisite MGT511

This course is an introduction to the world of consumer behavior. The discipline borrows from several social sciences including psychology, sociology, and anthropology to explain behavior in the marketplace. In this course, the student will explore how perceptions, learning, memory, personality, and attitudes influence consumption behavior, how consumption changes during one’s life cycle, and how powerful cultural and subcultural influences are on consumers.

Master Elective CoursesMKT516 Brand Management Credits: 2 Hours

Prerequisite: None

In this course, students will learn how a favorable brand and memorable brand experiences can influence a firm’s ability to withstand competitive pressures and thrive in dynamic market conditions. They will study brand management from the consumer perspective to highlight the importance of customer perceptions in bringing brands to life and the role of brand knowledge in building brand equity. The course will provide students with cutting-edge frameworks, concepts and tools that have been adopted across industries and around the globe to build lucrative brand franchises. Additionally, students will consider the role of marketing communication vehicles and platforms in effective brand management. Students will learn how to develop a consumer- centric approach to building, measuring and evaluating strategies that build brand equity for new and existing brands. Also, to identify important issues related to planning and implementing brand strategies for a diverse group of marketing offerings (e.g., products, services, industrial

goods, non-profits, etc.). They will learn how to identify brand meaning and to measure brand strength for any particular market offering. Finally, they will apply branding principles and marketing communication concepts and frameworks to achieve brand management goals and improve marketing performance.

MKT517 Integrated Marketing Communications

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course examines the promotional mix including advertising, publicity, personal selling and sales promotion from an integrative perspective. Student will learn how to create and manage these promotional tools to successfully execute a business’ strategic plan. Topics include an overview of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and brand building; basic IMC strategies; creating, sending, and receiving brand messages; IMC functions; social, legal and ethical issues in IMC; international marketing communication; and effectiveness, measurement, and evaluations.

MKT518 Digital Marketing Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge the digital marketing and its importance for business success; and to develop a digital marketing plan. Also, the course will introduce various digital channels, their advantages and how student can integrate those different digital media and create marketing content. Additionally, students will learn how to optimize a Website and SEO optimization; how to create Google AdWords campaigns. A basic knowledge of Google Analytics for measuring effects of digital marketing and getting insight of future trends that will affect the future development of the digital marketing. The application of the gained knowledge, skills and competences will help students to manage a digital marketing campaign in the future.

MKT519 Sales Management and Retailing

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This is a comprehensive course in sales management principles and methods featuring allocation of priorities to the company's sales objectives and responsibilities; formulation of sales policy; tasks of planning, organizing, staffing and controlling the work of the field sales force. Understanding the human dynamic in managing salespeople and discussing some of the opportunities and challenges that sales managers face in their day-to-day work. Discussing the role of sales management in the broader corporate environment and the career opportunities that are available working in the sales and sales management functions. The course also reinforces

the need for sales managers to display strong ethical behavior with customers and employees alike.

MKT526 Services Marketing

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The main objectives of this course are to develop an ability to evaluate, implement and lead effective marketing programs in service companies and organizations. Specifically, the course will center on providing students with the knowledge of how marketing plays a key role in the success or failure of these organizations. This course will allow students to learn how to analyze marketing and leadership problems of service driven companies and how they may or may not differ from product driven companies. Also, the course will help students to develop plans to implement marketing programs in service companies that provide a supreme customer experience and extreme customer loyalty. Moreover, the course will provide a good understanding of the importance of segment and target research to service companies and how to find customers who value or need the service.

MKT531 Entrepreneurial Marketing

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is about the marketing challenges in an entrepreneurial firm. Entrepreneurship is the discovery, enactment and pursuit of new business opportunities. Successful execution of an entrepreneurial idea requires a sound marketing plan. In this course, student will investigate how marketing tools can enable entrepreneurs to realize the full potential of their ideas. They also will be able to apply basic marketing concepts in entrepreneurial settings and develop a marketing plan for an entrepreneurial idea. Finally, students will learn from the experiences of real-life entrepreneurs and solve the problem of “newness”.

MKT532 Cross-Cultural and Diversity Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines the ways in which cultural differences impact on the process of doing business and managing internationally. A range of conceptual frameworks are developed, including mental models and schemata as the source of cultural differences and difficulties in managing intercultural interactions. Using evidence and business practice, the course explores the nature of culture and how cultural differences impact on interpersonal interactions, intergroup interactions and the management of multi-cultural workforces (including expatriates). This course analyses the practice of management and negotiation in an international cross- cultural context, and the challenges of managing international business relationships are critically

analyzed. Topics include the nature and dimensions of culture, issues relating to cross-cultural problem solving, the dynamics of multi-cultural teams, managing global teams and leadership across cultures. How culture impacts on managerial decision-making of ethical and social responsibility issues is explored.

MKT534 International Business Strategy

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MKT512

This course analyses how multinational enterprises (MNEs) develop and leverage their capabilities and competencies to create competitive advantages in international markets. A key purpose of this course is to understand how managers design and implement international business strategies. The motivations for international expansion are examined with a particular emphasis on the need to understand the unique characteristics of emerging and transition economies. A range of internationalization theories and frameworks are used to analyze strategy formulation; the foreign direct investment decisions; location choice; forms of international involvement and modes of market entry; and the 'liability of foreignness'. Topics include assessing firm capabilities, institutional differences, industry attractiveness, and international competitive dynamics.

MKT535 International Operations and Procurement

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MKT512

The aim of any industrial, service, public sector or retail operation is to deliver goods and services of the quality, quantity, cost and availability that will satisfy the customers' needs while at the same time making most effective use of resources. This can only be achieved by giving attention to the design of products, processes and work organization, and through the competent planning and control of internal operations and the external supply chain. This course explores the theory and practice of making the above happen. The course aims at emphasizing the characteristics of operations and procurement systems in an international context and the various approaches that may be adopted in their design. An 'operations system' is defined as a set of facilities and activities that produce or deliver goods and/or services. Students will be introduced to a set of theories, techniques and technologies available for the control of operations and supply chains. Student will understand why and how organizations engage in international manufacturing and service provision. They will analyze the issues and problems faced when starting-up and managing international operations. Also, they will apply various approaches to designing and managing operations and procurement systems in different regions and countries.

MKT630 Marketing and Sustainability

Credits: 2 Hours

Prerequisites: None

This course aims to provide graduates with the tools and understanding of how businesses manage relationships with key stakeholders and promote a positive corporate reputation. Graduates will analyze strategies to foster staff and stakeholder engagement, and to create consensus. Graduates will learn about current communication technologies, skills and techniques. External speakers and case studies will focus in particular on sustainability issues from a number of business settings.

Master Thesis:

Master’s Thesis Seminars (Zemi 2 to 4) Credits: 9 Hours (3 credit hours each) Prerequisite: MKT501

Based on the basic research methods and skills in marketing and international business acquired in MKT501, students will develop a proposal of their research project towards master’s thesis completion during the 3 semesters

PhD in Marketing and International Business Studies (MKT)Courses Description

PhD Compulsory Core Seminars

MKT701 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Marketing and International Business Studies (Zemi 5)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in Business Administration and management research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in Marketing and International Business and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

MKT711 International Business: Context and Strategy

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the environment of international business. It considers the activities of multinational firms and government policies toward them, drawing policy implications for the management of these enterprises. The course surveys theories of international trade, foreign direct investment, international financial institutions, differences in political economy and culture, barriers to trade, foreign exchange, business government relations, and the strategic alternatives available to companies operating in the global economy. It goes on to consider strategic options for the major functions of marketing, manufacturing, materials management,

research and development, human resources, and finance, relating them to the firm's overall global strategy.

MKT712 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Analytics

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MGT701

This course focuses on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data about markets and customers. It is designed for managers who will be using market research, so it is intended for students who wish to go into marketing management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Students will learn about the types of marketing decision problems in which research information is most useful, problems of target market selection, new product or service introduction, customer retention, and pricing, among others. The learning objectives for the course include defining the decision problem and determining what information is needed, acquiring trustworthy and relevant data and judging its quality, and analyzing data to make certain types of marketing decisions.

MKT714 Research Seminar in International Business

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MKT711

The course aims to study, analysis, and critique of a diverse range of marketing and international business research work with a particular emphasis on theory. Emphasis will be on examining the state of knowledge, theory construction, and theory development as well as understanding the contribution of theoretical and empirical work including research positioning, conceptual development, methodology, and analytical approach. In addition, the course considers scholarly writing and communication style in marketing and international business - including the uses and abuses of arguments and counter-arguments, narratives, diagrammatic models, graphs, and the presentation of data. Preparation of a conceptual paper of a refereed journal standard based on a focused and critical literature review will enable these ideas and concepts to be implemented.

MKT713 Research Seminar in Marketing

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MKT701

The broad purpose of this course is to develop the student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as a marketing scholar. In particular, this course aims to develop a high level of understanding and a critical analytic perspective across a diverse range of marketing scholarship by focusing on conceptual, theoretical and substantive research findings found in the academic research literature in marketing. The course will emphasize theory construction and theory development in a number of substantive domains of marketing thought with a particular focus on selected topics in managerial marketing and strategic marketing theory.

MKT801 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Marketing and International Business Studies (Zemi 6)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MKT701

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within the field of Marketing and International Business and treats key concepts in the related research methods. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in accounting and information systems and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research in this field. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

PhD Elective Courses

MKT735 Seminar in Marketing Theory

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MKT713

This course aim at providing student with an in depth understanding of the main theoretical and research perspectives that have contributed to the knowledge of marketing. The courses will investigate some of the important debates to which theorizing about these different issues has given rise. Explore the implications of these debates for both marketing research and marketing practice. Become familiar with academic publications in marketing. Develop an ability to critically analyze and evaluate such publications. Improve oral and written communication skills. Generally, the course aims to give students a greater familiarity with methodologies used in marketing research as well as the ability to assess the validity of findings described in the current or recent marketing literature. Topics will arise throughout the course from theoretical and research perspectives that have influenced (and continue to influence) scholarly thinking about issues of central importance to the actual practice of marketing. This is essentially a readings- based course in which students will critically review scholarly research articles each week in advance. Students’ marks will be awarded for demonstration of effective reading and understanding the arguments presented.

MKT736 Marketing Models Seminar

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MKT713

This course will cover methodological as well as substantive topics in marketing. Methodological topics include: Choice models, Entry and Exit models, Dynamic structural models, Bayesian estimation methods and Game theoretical models. Substantive topics include: Advertising, Word of Mouth, Sales Force Compensation, Channels of Distribution and Customer Lifetime Value. Students will be in charge of presenting and discussing the assigned articles. They will be expected to come to class prepared, having thoroughly read all papers in each

session. Each student is required to give one presentation during the semester on the paper assigned to them, that will include a discussion of the key ideas of the paper, the theoretical analysis, empirical tests (if any), limitations, and directions for future research that build on the issues raised by the articles. In addition, for all sessions each student will prepare a brief written summary and evaluation of the papers that are not assigned to him/her, but which will be covered that day.

PSY740 Cognitive Psychology

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

Cognitive Psychology is used throughout the entire range of human knowledge, perception, activity, speech processing, problem solving and thinking about learning and memory. The course will give students knowledge of the most important concepts, themes, problems and empirical research in modern cognitive theory as it concerns how we receive, interpret, edit, use and save information. The course will deal with the study of both general traits and individual differences. The student will have basic knowledge of cognitive psychology and how human cognition works from attention, sensation, perception, action, language processes, problem solving and thinking to learning and memory. They will also learn the key methods used in modern cognitive psychology research.

MKT741 Strategic Marketing

Credits: 2 Hours Perquisite: None

This course focuses on the scope of and effects of integrated marketing efforts in conjunction to other functional areas of the organization. Global perspective is kept in view to provide a knowledge base on marketing competitiveness, along with the tools and techniques for creating synergy of integrated marketing efforts and marketing strategy implementation and con control.

ECO743 Macroeconomics Theory

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course examines theories and evidence on economic growth and business cycles. It covers determination of gross domestic product, investment, consumption, employment, and unemployment. It also covers analysis of interest rates, wage rates, and inflation. Finally, it examines the roles of fiscal and monetary policies. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of how the economy works and how different macroeconomic policies affect people's lives. The course also will focus on the large differences in living standards around the world.

MKT745 Seminar in Global Business Strategy

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course provides overviews on; challenges and opportunities of globalization, global leadership practices and human resource strategies, global value chains, digital business, inter- culturalism, innovative business models, innovation and creativity management in a dynamic international, competitive business environment, production efficiency planning, optimization and project implementation in a global and dynamic economy, marketing in the context of different cultures and market conditions, current and prospective research trends in international business and methodological issues in international business research. Upon the completion of this course students will have a thorough knowledge of the latest theoretical and practical advancements in the field of International Business. They will gain knowledge and understanding of cross-disciplinary theories in international business. Also, they will be familiar with current research trends and methodological issues in international business and get an overall understanding of current and future trends in international business.

MKT748 Seminar in Consumer Behavior

Credits: 2 Hours Perquisite: None

The main objective of this course is to expose the student to advanced theories in consumer behavior, and to provide students with an appreciation of different approaches in the study of consumer behavior phenomena. The focus of the seminar will be on the critical assessment of theories, research designs, and analytical approaches employed to answer specific research questions. Additionally, this course allows students to develop their own ideas regarding a more specific topic that might be of future research interest.

MGT811 Innovation and Technology Management Credits: 2 Hours (for MKT & MGT tracks) Prerequisites: None

The course examines core concepts in distinct areas through four modules: (1) Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation, (2) Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy, (3) Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy, and (4) Early Commercialization and Deployment. The Industry Dynamics of Innovation portion of the course will explore some of the drivers of technology innovation that affects all competitors within an industry. From understanding industry dynamics, we will then drill down into how an organization might develop its technology innovation strategy. Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy explores execution issues concerning the flow of technology and innovation from the idea to concept to physical product or service. Early Commercialization and Deployment will focus on some of the more salient strategic and operational issues related to commercial readiness and

roll-out of a technology-based product or service. The emphasis will be on technology oriented entrepreneurial enterprises, but exploration will also include larger more establish organizations where relevant lessons in managing the innovation and product development process can be learned.

PhD Dissertation:

Doctoral Dissertation Seminars (Zemi 7 to 10)

Credits: 24 Hours

Prerequisite: MKT 701 and MKT801

After completing the research proposal and satisfying the prerequisites “MKT701” and “MKT801”, a student will proceed to engage in research projects during the following 4 semesters to complete a doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT)Courses Description

Master Compulsory Core Courses

MGT501 Master Thesis’s Foundation Seminar in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 1)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite; None

The objective of this course is to enable students to gain a basic knowledge and skills to develop master’s thesis through understanding different research designs and forms and learning the main basics and principles of research methodology. Students will be able to apply different research methods appropriate to their selected topics. Students will identify the threats to reliability and validity in research efforts and critically interpret the “results” section of published research papers by describing the meaning of the reported results.

MGT526Managing People and Organizations.

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on basic issues concerning the management of organizations and human resources. Emphasis is placed on the role of managers in balancing, coordinating and integrating individuals and organization’s needs. The course provides opportunities to improve managerial and leadership skills through verbal presentations, group work, and specific case analysis.

MGT521 Strategic Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the foundations of strategic management research, focusing primarily on strategy content research (i.e., what strategies are used by firms, and what is their effect of firm performance). Its principal objective is to serve as an introduction to research in Strategic Management. To do so, we will cover a number of the principal theoretical streams in Strategic Management, including business-level strategy, competitive strategy and theories of the firm. Upon completion of the seminar participants will have developed an understanding of the key concepts, theories and interconnected research streams in Strategic Management; be able to critically evaluate and review academic writings in the field of Strategic Management; develop new ideas and approaches that advance some portion of the theory/research on Strategic Management; and communicate in oral and written form knowledge, critical evaluations and make individual contributions to the Strategic Management literature.

MGT513 Change Management and Organization Development

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisites: None

In this module, graduates will develop graduates’ understanding of different aspects of organizational and individual change and the transformation needed to address climate change. The module will develop an appreciation of the pressures for change faced by society, why change is unavoidable, and the timing, scope and pace of change required. It will also focus on how legislation is needed to form change, and how change can be delivered with or without top- down interventions. Importantly, the module will show how leaders can implement change successfully.

MGT523 Seminar in Organizational Behavior

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with an understanding of factors influencing the behaviors of individuals and groups within an organization. It focuses on how human behavior and organizational environment contribute to organizational effectiveness. In particular, it discusses foundations of human behavior, group interaction, and organizational system. The impacts of these three factors on individual employee behaviors (e.g. productivity, absenteeism, turnover, deviant workplace, organizational citizenship behavior and job satisfaction), as well as some different cultural context on organizational behavior will be examined.

Master Elective Courses

MGT524 Management Information Systems

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course will illustrate the important role that information systems play in an organization; and provide the student with a background to understand the subject and a foundation upon which to build his or her management decisions. Topics include Managing Information Assets, IT Technology and Strategy and IT Technology and Organization. This course is an important course for acquiring knowledge in Management Information System (MIS). It focuses on issues of real-world application faced by the IT managerial professional in modern organizations.

MGT632 Seminar in the Dark Side of Organizations

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MGT523

In this seminar, students will learn about a variety of topics related to the dark side of the organization, (e.g. workplace aggression, retaliation, discrimination, substance abuse, corporate corruption, extreme stakeholder responses to organizations, and the dark side of impression

management/emotional intelligence). In organizational behavior courses, topics generally cover the 'light side' of the organization and often explore how employee motivation and behavior can promote beneficial outcomes for the organization, as well as investigate the precursors to these more positive behaviors. However, not all workplace behaviors and outcomes are beneficial and positive for employees and their organizations. Dark side behaviors typically lead to negative outcomes. Those who engage in these negative behaviors generally are aware that their actions can cause harm to others, their employer, and/or to them; hence, the instigator usually has intent. It is imperative that we more fully understand these behaviors and their antecedents and consequences so that we can identify these behaviors, as well as control, prevent, mitigate, or ameliorate their occurrences.

MGT634 Business Negotiations Management

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: MGT522

This course highlights the importance of power, tactics, strategy, information and trust in shaping the structure and outcomes of negotiations. It covers basic negotiation concepts such as distributive and integrative bargaining, sometimes called pie-slicing and pie-expanding approaches, two-party and multi-party negotiation, as well as more advanced issues such as the impact of culture and the psychology of judgement and decision-making. Students will engage in weekly negotiation simulation exercises to help them understand the concepts and develop their negotiating skills.

MGT637 Decision Theory and Problem Solving

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

Decision theory deals with methods for determining the optimal course of action when a number of alternatives are available, and their consequences cannot be forecast with certainty. This course will use quantitative methods (models) for problem solving and decision making. Theories and models to be covered include probability theory, utility theory and game theory, linear programming models, nonlinear programming models, and integer programming models.

MGT638 Organizational Communication

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course aims to teach students how to manage relationships with key stakeholders and promote a positive corporate reputation. Students become communication specialists with a thorough understanding of current communication technology. That is achieved by combining advanced knowledge of up-to-the-minute communication skills and techniques with case studies and practical examples of best practice. Graduates are equipped with analytical tools which can

be used across all sectors, giving them a competitive edge in the jobs market. Common jobs include public relations director, media relations manager, online editorial director, director of public affairs, applied communications manager and many others.

Master Thesis

Master’s Thesis Seminars (Zemi 2-4) Credits: 9 Hours (3 credit hours each) Prerequisite: MGT501

Based on basic research methods and skills in management and organizational behavior acquired in MGT501, students will develop a proposal of their research project towards master’s thesis completion during 3 semesters.

PhD in Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT)Courses Description

PhD Compulsory Core Seminars

MGT701 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 6)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within social science and treats key concepts in business and management research methods. This course provides students with in- depth knowledge of methods in business administration and prepare the students to conduct qualified field research. Students will understand the heterogeneity of research methods and analyze different research methods on the object of study.

MGT713 Seminar in Micro-Organizational Behavior

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: None.

The aim of this course is to examine the research in individual in the organization. Topics include work stress and workplace safety, organizational commitment, trust in management, organizational justice, aggression and violence in organizations, absenteeism, attendance and withdrawal from the organization, motivation, leadership, part-time employment, young workers, and job design.

MGT722 Research Seminar in Strategic Management

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MGT701

This course is designed to expose doctoral students to a broad foundation in strategic management research. The course will offer an introduction to the range of research on strategic management, from the theoretical to the empirical, and from the classic to the current. This course will briefly cover a number of topics that are central to research in strategic management. These topics include general areas such as the resource-based view of the firm, industry evolution and dynamics, strategy-related theories of the firm, and diversification and vertical integration, as well as specific areas such as technology management and information and agency.

Readings in each section are arranged in a logical (as opposed to a chronological) manner, but the range in dates of the articles in each session allows students to understand how thinking in each area has evolved over time. The articles within each topic incorporate a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches, giving us an opportunity to explore different ways of pursuing answers to some of the same questions, and also helping you to develop a portfolio of theories and methods with which you are familiar.

MGT801 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 6)

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MGT701

The course introduces fundamental philosophical discussions within the field of Management and Organizational Behavior and treats key concepts in the related research. This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of methods in management and organizational behavior and prepares the students to conduct qualified field research in this area of specialization. Students will understand the role of research methods and use them in the object of study.

MGT821 Advanced Topics in Organization Theory

Credits: 3 Hours Prerequisite: MGT701

This is an advanced PhD level survey course on organization theory with a focus on the history and development of research on organizations. The course, however, is more than a survey course in the following respects: 1. the theoretical perspectives and topics covered rely upon original sources (mainly journal articles and books) as well as upon secondary sources (review articles and books). You will be challenged to develop your own criteria to evaluate, critique, and synthesize existing research, rather than relying exclusively upon the criteria and biases of other scholars. 2. The materials covered represent a blend of classic pieces that enable you to understand the core assumptions and historical roots of current theories, along with very recent research. 3. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing upon related and organizationally relevant literatures in industrial organization economics, public administration, economic history, political science, and sociology.

MGMT 823 Contemporary Issues in Organizational Behavior Seminar

Credits: 3 Hours

Prerequisite: MGMT 821 or 822

An advanced seminar focusing on reading, synthesis, and critical evaluation of current research in organizational behavior. This course focuses on the understanding of employee behaviors and attitudes that contribute to organizational success or failure. Throughout the course you will identify factors that influence employees, the processes by which these factors exert their influence and ways of applying this knowledge within organizations. The content of the course is built around 6 themes. Those are individual behavior, person-organization fit (selection, match, value congruence, and corporate culture), teams, diversity, work-life balance, and motivation.

PhD Elective Courses

MGT732 Strategic Leadership and Management of Change

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course provides a macro view of organizations. The course takes a big picture view of organizations and walks the student through strategic thinking about their own organization. It takes an application-oriented perspective on organizational change, decision making, organizational design, organizational culture, power and politics. The course emphasizes the role of implementing strategies and in leadership in managing change in this dynamic environment.

ECO732 Microeconomic Theory and Empirical Analysis

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

It is assumed that you have some knowledge of microeconomics. If it has been several years since you have taken microeconomics, it is strongly suggested you refresh your knowledge by covering the main concepts of a microeconomics textbook. It is also assumed that students have successfully completed PhD Statistics course, or its equivalent, and therefore have a strong foundation in multiple regression analysis.

MGT714 Leading across Cultures

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: none

This course focuses on management challenges and dilemmas associated with business activity in multicultural environments within the United States and among other countries and provides the knowledge and sensitivities to more effectively identify, understand and manage the cultural components of organizational and business dynamics. Topics include cultural value awareness, cross-cultural communication skills, cross-cultural management skills (strategic planning, organizational design, leadership), and creating and managing a globally competent work force.

MGT730 Seminar in Corporate Strategy

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

This course explores current research on corporate strategy. Over the past two decades, research in the area of corporate strategy has evolved considerably. The course provides coverage of topics including industry analysis, business and corporate strategy, research methods, strategic change, the roots of strategy research, economic strategy, and organizational strategy. Readings in this seminar include the research on the evaluation of firm capabilities, competitive interaction, top management teams and strategy formation, and changes in the firm scope through acquisitions, divestitures and alliances.

MGT813 Socioeconomic Context of Business

Credits: 2 Hours Prerequisite: None

Today's business environment is full of challenges in the form of global competition, regulatory change, rapid technological change, and domestic and international market instability. In this context, knowledge of both micro- and macro-economics is becoming an increasingly important tool for solving real world problems. This course is divided into two modules. In the first module, we delve into the microeconomics foundations of business. In the second module, we focus on domestic and global macroeconomics. Economics is a basic underpinning of firm strategy. Economics focuses on the role of markets, the economic behavior of consumers and enterprises, market efficiency, the role of the public sector, firm behavior, and the organization of industry. We will discuss important ways in which markets fail, and the challenges and opportunities these market failures create for entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Macroeconomics involves the study of the performance of national economies and the policies that governments use to try to improve economic performance. In this section of the course, we will discuss key economic concepts and data such as GDP, employment, interest rates, inflation, business cycles, and exchange rates to better understand the meaning and significance of these data and their impact on the business environment.

MGT825 Social Psychology of Organizations

Credits: 2 Hours

Prerequisite: None

This course advances the understanding of major principles and findings of social psychology. This course will specifically discuss four main areas: (1) the science of social psychology; (2) the individual within the social world; (3) the impact individuals have on another individual or group; and (4) social relationships. The course will be in lecture format, but class discussion cases and participation are expected. Therefore, preparation prior to each class is necessary.

PhD Dissertation:

Doctoral Dissertation Seminars (Zemi 7 to 10)

Credits: 24 Hours

Prerequisite: MGT701 and MGT801

After completing the research proposal and satisfying the prerequisites “MGT701” and “MGT801”, a student will proceed to engage in research projects during the following 4 semesters to complete a doctoral dissertation.

Accounting and Information Systems Program

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

 Article 82: PROGRAM STRUCTURE

To obtain the M.Sc. Degree in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS), a student should successfully complete 27 credit hours of course work (7 compulsory core courses, 3-credits each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credits each) and prepares, and successfully defends a master thesis that counts for 9 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Courses (21 Credit Hours):

AIS501	Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Accounting and Information Systems (Zemi 1)	3 Credit Hours
AIS511	Financial Accounting Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS521	Foundations of Information Systems and Assurance	3 Credit Hours
STA511	Advanced Inferential Statistics	3 Credit Hours
AIS513	Auditing Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS522	Accounting Information Systems Analysis and Design	3 Credit Hours
AIS523	Managerial Accounting	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

MGT512	Quantitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT522	Qualitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
AIS524	Information Systems Management and Integration	2 Credit Hours
AIS630	Income Taxation	2 Credit Hours
AIS631	Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting	2 Credit Hours
AIS632	Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination	2 Credit Hours
AIS633	Accounting Ethics	2 Credit Hours
AIS634	International Accounting	2 Credit Hours
AIS635	IT Management	2 Credit Hours
AIS636	Databases Design and Management	2 Credit Hours
AIS637	Enterprise Resource Planning	2 Credit Hours
AIS638	Electronic Commerce	2 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (9 credit hours)

The Master Thesis includes 3 zemis (2, 3 & 4). Each zemi is 3 credits. The student is required to prepare a Master Thesis in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) according to the provisions of this bylaw.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE

 Article 83: STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

To obtain the PhD Degree in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS), a student should successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work (6 compulsory core courses, 3-credit each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credit each) and prepares, and successfully defends a doctoral dissertation that counts for 24 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Seminars (18 Credit Hours):

AIS701	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Accounting and Information Systems (Zemi 5)	3 Credit Hours
AIS713	Financial Accounting Research Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS722	Accounting Information Systems Research Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS821	Auditing and Assurance Research Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS823	Managerial Accounting Research Seminar	3 Credit Hours
AIS801	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Accounting and Information Systems (Zemi 6)	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

AIS730	Contemporary Issues in Income Taxation	2 Credit Hours
FIN631	Theory of Finance	2 Credit Hours
AIS732	Advanced Forensic Accounting	2 Credit Hours
AIS714	Information Security and Assurance	2 Credit Hours
AIS733	International Accounting Seminar	2 Credit Hours
ECO636	Econometrics	2 Credit Hours
AIS639	Networking and Data Security	2 Credit Hours
AIS811	Big Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
AIS812	Accounting Theory: Theory of Corporate Disclosures, Control, and Governance	2 Credit Hours
AIS813	Advanced Database Systems	2 Credit Hours

Doctoral Dissertation (24 Credit Hours) Prerequisites: AIS701 & AIS801

The doctoral dissertation in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) includes 4 zemis (7, 8, 9 & 10). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend his/her PhD dissertation in Accounting and Information Systems under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) GRADUATEPROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

 Article 85: PROGRAM STRUCTURE

To obtain the M.Sc. Degree in HRM, a student should successfully complete 27 credit hours of course work (7 compulsory core courses, 3-credits each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credits each) and prepares, and successfully defends a master thesis that counts for 9 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Courses (21 Credit Hours):

HRM501	Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Human Resource Management (Zemi 1)	3 Credit Hours
MGT511	Organization Theory	3 Credit Hours
HRM521	Managing Performance	3 Credit Hours
STA511	Advanced Inferential Statistics	3 Credit Hours
HRM513	Compensation and Benefits	3 Credit Hours
HRM522	Staffing Seminar	3 Credit Hours
HRM523	Contemporary Issues in International HRM	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

MGT512	Quantitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT522	Qualitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
HRM524	HRM Information Systems	2 Credit Hours
HRM630	Intellectual Capital Management	2 Credit Hours
HRM631	Workplace Disputes and Conflict Management	2 Credit Hours
LAW632	Employment Law in Egypt	2 Credit Hours
MGT633	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility	2 Credit Hours
HRM634	Seminar in Strategic Human Resource Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT635	Managing Creativity and Innovation	2 Credit Hours
HRM636	Managing Diversity at Work	2 Credit Hours
HRM637	Industrial Relations	2 Credit Hours
HRM638	Electronic HRM	2 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (9 credit hours)

Prerequisite: MGT501

Master Thesis in Human Resource Management (HRM) includes three zemis (2, 3 & 4). Each with 3 credits. The student is required to prepare the MSc thesis under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE

 Article 86: STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

To obtain the PhD Degree in Human Resource Management (HRM), a student should successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work (6 compulsory core courses, 3-credit each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credit each) and prepares, and successfully defends a doctoral dissertation that counts for 24 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Seminars (18 Credit Hours):

HRM701	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Human Resource Management (Zemi 5)	3 Credit Hours
HRM713	Research Seminar in HRM Development	3 Credit Hours
HRM722	Research Seminar in Performance Management	3 Credit Hours
HRM821	Research Seminar in Compensation and Rewards	3 Credit Hours
HRM823	Research Seminar in Recruitment and Selection of Organizational Talent	3 Credit Hours
HRM801	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Human Resource Management (Zemi 6)	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

HRM730	Contemporary Issues in Talent Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT731	Seminar in Management Theory	2 Credit Hours
HRM732	Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management	2 Credit Hours
HRM714	Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations	2 Credit Hours
MGT733	Managing High Performance Organizations	2 Credit Hours
ECO638	Labor Economics	2 Credit Hours
HRM639	Public Policy and Labor Law	2 Credit Hours
HRM811	Contemporary Issues in Career Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT812	Comparative Business and Management	2 Credit Hours
HRM813	Advanced Topics in Leadership	2 Credit Hours

Doctoral Dissertation (24 Credit Hours)

Prerequisites: HRM701 and HRM801

Doctoral Dissertation in Human Resource Management (HRM) includes 4 zemis (7, 8, 9 & 10). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend his/her PhD dissertation according to the provisions of this bylaw.

INVESTMENT AND FINANCE (FIN) GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

 Article 88: PROGRAM STRUCTURE

To obtain the M.Sc. Degree in Investment and Finance, a student should successfully complete 27 credit hours of course work (7 compulsory core courses, 3-credits each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credits each) and prepares, and successfully defends a master thesis that counts for 9 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Courses (21 Credit Hours):

FIN501	Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Investment and Finance (Zemi 1)	3 Credit Hours
FIN502	Corporate Finance	3 Credit Hours
FIN503	Financial Markets and Institutions	3 Credit Hours
STA511	Advanced Inferential Statistics	3 Credit Hours
FIN504	Portfolio Management	3 Credit Hours
FIN511	Business Analysis and Valuation Seminar	3 Credit Hours
FIN513	Financial Risk Management	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

MGT512	Quantitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT522	Qualitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
FIN507	Investment Management	2 Credit Hours
FIN514	Topics in Financial Derivatives	2 Credit Hours
FIN512	Corporate Governance and Control	2 Credit Hours
AIS503	Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting	2 Credit Hours
MGT633	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility	2 Credit Hours
FIN635	Managing Financial Crisis	2 Credit Hours
FIN636	Behavioral Finance	2 Credit Hours
ECO531	Economics of Financial Markets	2 Credit Hours

AIS637	Enterprise Resource Planning	2 Credit Hours
FIN637	Contemporary issues in International Finance	2 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (9 credit hours)

Prerequisite: FIN501

Master Thesis in Investment and Finance includes 3 zemis (2, 3 & 4). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend a master thesis in investment and finance under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE

 Article 89: STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM

To obtain the PhD Degree in Investment and Finance, a student should successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work (6 compulsory core courses, 3-credit each; and 3 elective courses, 2- credit each) and prepares, and successfully defends a doctoral dissertation that counts for 24 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Seminars (18 Credit Hours):

FIN701	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Investment and Finance (Zemi 5)	3 Credit Hours
FIN713	Seminar in Investments, Modern Portfolio Theory and Capital Markets Research	3 Credit Hours
FIN722	Research Seminar in Behavioral Finance	3 Credit Hours
FIN821	Research Seminar in Financial Markets	3 Credit Hours
FIN823	Research Seminar in Corporate Finance	3 Credit Hours
FIN801	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Investment and Finance (Zemi 6)	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

FIN730	Seminar in International Investments	2 Credit Hours
ECO635	International Economics	2 Credit Hours
FIN732	Empirical Methods in Finance	2 Credit Hours
FIN714	Global Finance and Governance	2 Credit Hours
FIN733	Topics in Assets Pricing	2 Credit Hours
ECO636	Econometrics	2 Credit Hours
FIN639	Financial Risk Management and Derivatives	2 Credit Hours
ECO641	Economics of Finance	2 Credit Hours
FIN734	Quantitative Methods in Finance	2 Credit Hours

Doctoral Dissertation (24 Credit Hours) Prerequisites: FIN701 and FIN801

Doctoral Dissertation in Investment and Finance (FIN) includes 4 zemis (7, 8, 9 & 10). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend his/her PhD dissertation according to the provisions of this bylaw.

MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES (MKT)GRADUATE PROGRAM

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

To obtain the M.Sc. Degree in marketing and international business studies, a student should successfully complete 27 credit hours of course work (7 compulsory core courses, 3-credits each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credits each) and prepares, and successfully defends a master thesis that counts for 9 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Courses (21 Credit Hours):

MKT501	Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Marketing and International Business (Zemi 1)	3 Credit Hours
MKT511	Marketing Management	3 Credit Hours
MKT512	International Business Environment and Trade	3 Credit Hours
MKT513	Marketing Strategy	3 Credit Hours
STA511	Advanced Inferential Statistics	3 Credit Hours
MKT514	Advanced Topics in International Marketing	3 Credit Hours
MKT515	Contemporary Issues in Consumer Behavior	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

MGT512	Quantitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT522	Qualitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MKT516	Brand Management	2 Credit Hours
MKT517	Integrated Marketing Communications	2 Credit Hours
MKT518	Digital Marketing	2 Credit Hours
MKT519	Sales Management and Retailing	2 Credit Hours
MKT630	Marketing and Sustainability	2 credit hours
MKT526	Services Marketing	2 Credit Hours
MKT531	Entrepreneurial Marketing	2 Credit Hours
MKT532	Cross-Cultural and Diversity Management	2 Credit Hours
MKT534	International Business Strategy	2 Credit Hours
MKT535	International Operations and Procurement	2 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (9 credit hours)

Prerequisite: MKT501

Master Thesis in Investment and Finance includes 3 zemis (2, 3 & 4). Each has 3 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend a master thesis in investment and finance under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE

To obtain the PhD Degree in Marketing and International Business Studies (MKT), a student should successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work (6 compulsory core courses, 3- credit each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credit each) and prepares, and successfully defends a doctoral dissertation that counts for 24 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Seminars (18 Credit Hours):

MKT701	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Marketing and International Business Studies (Zemi 5)	3 Credit Hours
MKT711	International Business: Context and Strategy	3 credit hours
MKT712	Contemporary Issues in Marketing Analytics	3 Credit Hours
MKT713	Research Seminar in Marketing	3 Credit Hours
MKT714	Research Seminar in International Business	3 Credit Hours
MKT801	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Marketing and International Business Studies (Zemi 6)	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

ECO636	Econometrics	2 Credit Hours
MKT735	Seminar in Marketing Theory	2 Credit Hours
MKT736	Marketing Models Seminar	2 Credit Hours
PSY740	Cognitive Psychology	2 Credit Hours
MKT741	Strategic Marketing	2 Credit Hours
MKT745	Seminar in Global Business Strategy	2 Credit Hours
MKT748	Seminar in Consumer Behavior	2 Credit Hours
ECO743	Macroeconomics Theory	2 Credit Hours
MGT812	Comparative Business and Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT811	Innovation and Technology Management	2 Credit Hours

Doctoral Dissertation (24 Credit Hours) Prerequisites: MKT701 and MKT801

Doctoral Dissertation in Marketing and International Business Studies (MKT) includes 4 zemis (7, 8, 9 & 10). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend his/her PhD dissertation according to the provisions of this bylaw.

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MGT)GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM

To obtain the M.Sc. Degree in Management and Organizational Behavior, a student should successfully complete 27 credit hours of course work (7 compulsory core courses, 3-credits each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credits each) and prepares, and successfully defends a master thesis that counts for 9 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Courses (21 Credit Hours):

MGT501	Master’s Thesis Foundation Seminar in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 1)	3 Credit Hours
MGT511	Organization Theory	3 Credit Hours
MGT521	Strategic Management	3 Credit Hours
STA511	Advanced Inferential Statistics	3 Credit Hours
MGT513	Change Management and Organization Development	3 Credit Hours
MGT526	Managing People and Organizations	3 Credit Hours
MGT523	Seminar in Organizational Behavior	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

MGT512	Quantitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT522	Qualitative Data Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT524	Management Information Systems	2 Credit Hours
HRM630	Intellectual Capital Management	2 Credit Hours
HRM631	Workplace Disputes and Conflict Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT632	Seminar in the Dark Side of Organizations	2 Credit Hours
MGT633	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility	2 Credit Hours
MGT634	Business Negotiations Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT635	Managing Creativity and Innovation	2 Credit Hours
HRM636	Managing Diversity at Work	2 Credit Hours
MGT637	Decision Theory and Problem Solving	2 Credit Hours
MGT638	Organizational Communication	2 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (9 credit hours) Prerequisite: MGT501

Master Thesis in Management and Organizational Behavior includes 3 zemis (2, 3 & 4). Each has 3 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend a master thesis in Management and Organizational Behavior under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE

To obtain the PhD Degree in Management and Organizational Behavior, a student should successfully complete 24 credit hours of course work (6 compulsory core courses, 3-credit each; and 3 elective courses, 2-credit each) and prepares, and successfully defends a doctoral dissertation that counts for 24 credit hours. The program structure is as follows:

Compulsory Core Seminars (18 Credit Hours):

MGT701	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (1) in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 5)	3 Credit Hours
MGT713	Seminar in Micro-Organizational Behavior	3 Credit Hours
MGT722	Research Seminar in Strategic Management	3 Credit Hours
MGT821	Advanced Topics in Organization Theory	3 Credit Hours
MGT823	Contemporary issues in Organizational Behavior	3 Credit Hours
MGT801	Doctoral Dissertation Seminar (2) in Management and Organizational Behavior (Zemi 6)	3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours):

ECO732	Microeconomic Theory and Empirical Analysis	2 Credit Hours
MGT731	Seminar in Management Theory	2 Credit Hours
MGT732	Strategic Leadership and Management of Change	2 Credit Hours
MGT714	Leading Across Cultures	2 Credit Hours
MGT730	Seminar in Corporate Strategy	2 Credit Hours
MGT733	Managing High Performance Organizations	2 Credit Hours
MGT811	Innovation and Technology Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT812	Comparative Business and Management	2 Credit Hours
MGT813	Socioeconomic Context of Business	2 Credit Hours
MGT825	Social Psychology of Organizations	2 Credit Hours

Doctoral Dissertation (24 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite: MGT701 and MGT801

Doctoral Dissertation in Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT) includes 4 zemis (7, 8, 9 &10). Each has 6 credits. The student is required to prepare and defend a PhD dissertation in Management and Organizational Behavior under his/her supervisory committee according to the provisions of this bylaw.

PG admission

• To register for a M.Sc. Degree in Accounting and Information Systems, and in one of Business Administration tracks referred to in article 55, the student must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or information systems (for AIS program) and a bachelor degree in Business Administration (for Business Administration tracks) with a CGPA of at least 2.5 (on GPA-scale of 4) or an equivalent cumulative percentage of at least 75%. The student B.Sc. degree should be obtained from an Egyptian university or any other academic institution (in Egypt or abroad) recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) in Egypt.
• To register for a PhD in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS), the student must have a bachelor degree in accounting and/or information systems and a M.Sc. degree in accounting and/or information systems. For Business Administration tracks referred to in Article 55, the student must have an MSc degree in Business Administration (in the area of specialization). His/her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees should be obtained from an Egyptian university or any other academic institution (in Egypt or abroad) recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) in Egypt. This applies also, for International
• The student should pass successfully all the entrance examinations, interview and evaluation
• Student should have TOFEL IBT score of at least 79 or Academic IELTS 5 for admission. Egyptian Students with TOFEL IBT score less than 79 but greater than or equal to 65 or Academic IELTS less than 6.5 but greater than or equal to 5.5 can be provisionally accepted. Those provisionally accepted students must register for the “English language 1” course offered within the preparatory courses and should satisfy the English language requirements (TOFEL IBT score of at least 79 or Academic IELTS 6.5) within the first three semesters from his/her admission; otherwise, the student enrollment will be terminated.
• The student should complete and submit to the registration office, all the required documents determined by the Education and Academic Affairs Council.
• The student should satisfy all other requirements determined by the respective School Council and approved by the university

• The student is required to pay the predetermined tuition fees approved by the university council or should be supported by scholarship