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In response to media reports regarding a reduction in the study period at the Faculty of Business to three years, Prof. Farid Muharram, Dean of the Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University, clarified that there is a proposal to amend the faculty's regulations. The new regulations would be based entirely on a credit-hour system.

He added that this system would allow diligent students to complete their graduation requirements (ranging from 120 to 135 credit hours) in just three years, instead of the traditional system which requires four years of study, without compromising the academic content or the quality of the degree.

Dr. Magdy Abdel Qader, Secretary of the Business Studies Sector Committee at the Supreme Council of Universities, revealed that the committee is nearing completion of the new unified guidelines for regulating studies in business faculties nationwide. He emphasized that the new system aims to bring about a qualitative leap in graduate quality to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the local and international job market. The new proposal includes an ambitious plan to develop the Arabic section, encompassing:

- Complete conversion to a credit-hour system.

- The introduction of eight new specialized programs meticulously designed to meet the needs of the contemporary job market.

- Strengthening English language skills: 25% of courses will be taught in English to Arabic section students to enhance their competitiveness.

- Digitalizing education: Integrating information technology and artificial intelligence as core components in the majority of courses.

Prof. Farid Muharram pointed out that the regulations place great emphasis on the practical aspect, as students will not receive their university degrees until they have completed field training periods within banks, companies, or accredited accounting centers. This ensures that students apply what they have learned theoretically before graduation.

He indicated that the new regulations are expected to officially come into effect at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year, immediately upon their approval by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and will be applied to all public, private, and non-profit universities.