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The Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University highlighted the key academic and professional advantages it offers its students, emphasizing its commitment to providing a learning environment that meets the demands of the local and international job market. This is achieved through modern programs, academic and professional partnerships, and diverse training and development opportunities.

The faculty explained that the credit-hour system allows students academic flexibility, enabling them to design their own study paths and potentially graduate in just three years, according to the new academic regulations.

Progressive Certificates Ensure No Loss of Effort

The new regulations include a micro-credentials system, allowing students to obtain an official certificate reflecting their completed courses, semesters, or years of study, even if they do not complete their studies to graduation.

Students who complete two academic years receive a post-secondary certificate, while those who complete the entire program receive a bachelor's degree.

12 Programs Designed for Future Jobs

The faculty offers 12 academic and interdisciplinary programs that combine business studies with modern technologies, including business technology, financial technology (FinTech), accounting, and digital finance, in addition to the option of choosing minor specializations.

The faculty's programs are offered in three languages: Arabic, English, and French, giving students the flexibility to choose the language track that best suits their career goals.

Accreditation, Quality, and International Partnerships

The faculty affirmed that it boasts a distinguished faculty of professors and experts in Egypt and the Middle East. It also highlighted its ranking as the top business school in Egypt and second nationally in the "3 Palmes of Excellence" category of distinguished business schools with international impact, according to the Eduniversal 2026 ranking.

The faculty noted that it is the first college in Egyptian universities to receive official accreditation for its new credit-hour system, in accordance with the guidelines of the Supreme Council of Universities. Furthermore, its programs have received accreditation from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education.

The faculty's international partnerships include an academic collaboration with the University of Poitiers in France, enabling students in the French Language Department to earn a dual Egyptian and French degree.

The faculty has also joined the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as an academic partner, allowing its students to obtain the international FMAA certification at a reduced fee.

Preparing Students for the Financial and Technological Labor Market

The faculty collaborates with the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) to prepare students for careers in the financial and banking sector through specialized programs such as banking science and advanced simulation models.

It also collaborates with the Information Technology Institute (ITI) on initiatives and training camps, including the Commerce Tech Camp, to equip students with the technological skills necessary for the job market.

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Education

The faculty explained that it is moving towards integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process through the Learning Buddy smart platform, as part of a partnership between the university, Telecom Egypt, and Microsoft. This aims to provide personalized support for students and analyze their performance, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the goals of fifth-generation universities.

Graduates in Leadership Positions

The Faculty of Business noted that its graduates represent a major source of leaders in the economic and banking sectors, including former Prime Ministers Dr. Abdel Aziz Hegazy and Dr. Ali Lotfy.

Its alumni also include Dr. Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, and Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply, along with a number of banking leaders, including Mohamed El-Etreby, Chairman of the National Bank of Egypt and the Federation of Egyptian Banks, Ahmed El-Sheikh, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, and Tarek Fayed, CEO of United Bank.

The Faculty of Business Theater: A Platform for Talent

The Faculty's influence was not limited to the economic and banking fields. Its student activities, especially the Faculty Theater, played a role in discovering a number of artistic talents who became prominent figures in society, including Mahmoud Hamida, Ashraf Abdel Baqi, Tarek El-Desouky, Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Laila Elwy, Nashwa Mustafa, and the late Alaa Wali El-Din.

Over 75 Years of Education

The Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University traces its roots back to its founding on July 10, 1950. For over 75 years, it has continued its educational and academic journey, combining the institution's long-standing tradition with the development of its educational programs and academic and professional partnerships to meet the evolving needs of the labor market.