Master of Science (MSc)

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Investment program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills for success in the competitive investment industry. The program's three-term curriculum, offered in both Arabic and English, provides a comprehensive understanding of investment and finance, allowing students to apply a wide range of techniques. The program also allows for in-depth research in a chosen area of investment management, preparing students for various roles within the investment industry. Accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU), the program emphasizes ethical decision-making and professional communication skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science (MSc) in Investment program, offered in both Arabic and English, aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the competitive investment industry. The program provides a thorough understanding of investment and finance, enabling students to assess and apply a wide range of investment techniques. It prepares students for roles such as portfolio manager, hedge-fund specialist, investment specialist, trader, fund manager, risk manager, security analyst, broker, or corporate treasurer. The program also allows for in-depth research within a chosen area of investment management. The MSc programs are designed to provide students with a broad range of business skills and knowledge applicable across various industries and organizations. Learning outcomes generally include: knowledge of current theory and techniques in major business disciplines; leadership skills and teamwork abilities; understanding of ethical implications in business decision-making; and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Outline:

The MSc in Investment program is a 4-term program totaling 48 credit hours. The curriculum is structured across three terms, with a dissertation in the third term. Specific courses include:

Term 1:

• IFI711: Financial Accounting & Reporting
• IFI712: Technical Analysis Management
• IFI722: Investment Management
• IFI731: Research Methodology

Term 2:

• IFI724: International Finance
• IFI713: Corporate Finance
• Elective Courses (students choose from the following):
• IFI738: Credit Analysis Management
• IFI715: Introduction to Corporate Governance
• FIN942: Advanced Finance & Investment
• IFI723: Financial Derivatives
• IFI721: Asset and Portfolio Management

Term 3:

• IFI714: Econometric Methods
• IFI750: Dissertation Writing

Careers:

The MSc in Investment program prepares graduates for various roles within the investment industry, including: portfolio manager, hedge-fund specialist, investment specialist, trader, fund manager, risk manager, security analyst, broker, and corporate treasurer.

Other:

The program is accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities (SCU). The program's brief description reiterates its goal of providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive investment industry, emphasizing a thorough understanding of investment and finance and the application of various investment techniques. The program also facilitates in-depth research in specialized areas of investment management. Data on cooperation is stated as "Data will be available soon! ".