ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AIS) GRADUATEPROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

The graduate program in accounting and information systems is an intensive multidisciplinary program that is unique among Egyptian Universities. The programs are designed for those who are pursuing an academic career as faculty members and professionals who intend to enhance their careers in accounting and information systems. It involves a comprehensive study of interdisciplinary methods, theories, and research in the areas of accounting and information systems, and choices of various electives covering a wide range of related subjects.

 Article 80: OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The AIS graduate program is designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching. The main learning outcomes of the AIS graduate program include:

Knowledge

1. A foundation of accounting and information systems
2. A knowledge of various research designs (e.g., field, surveys, experiments and archival) used in accounting and information systems
3. The ways to interpret statistical results from diverse quantitative and qualitative analysis
4. Basic theories underlying accounting information systems research (e.g., agency theory, information processing theory, collective information sampling theory, and so on).
5. Become familiar with the complementary aspects of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and accounting information systems research;

Skills

6. To critically evaluate published research papers in accounting and information systems and related
7. To extend extant research in accounting information
8. To think creatively with regard to linking ‘seemingly different’ theoretical perspectives together to produce a new stream of research
9. To apply newly acquired knowledge through the development of scholarly
10. To apply new teaching and learning approaches and techniques in accounting and information
11. To understand the unique and overlapping theories and research

12. To integrate both sub-domains of accounting and derive relevant research issues and questions using a broader framework known as accounting information systems.

Disposition

13. Be contemplative and philosophical when reading, evaluating and discussing research papers
14. Be creative in the way of teaching and learning in the field of accounting and information systems
15. Become collaborative learners for the mutual development among students
16. Having a professional and academic attitude in the field of accounting and information systems research

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) GRADUATEPROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

The graduate program in Human Resource Management is an intensive multidisciplinary program that is unique among Egyptian Universities. The programs are designed for those who are pursuing an academic career as faculty members and professionals who intend to enhance their careers in Human Resource Management. It involves a comprehensive study of interdisciplinary methods, theories, and research in the areas of HRM, and choices of various electives covering a wide range of related subjects.

 Article 84: OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The HRM graduate program is designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching. The main learning outcomes of the HRM graduate program include:

Knowledge

Student will gain knowledge and understanding of:

1. Management within organizations, encompassing the various processes, procedures and practices for effective leadership and management of organizations, including the application of theory to the advancement of human resource management practice
2. Theoretical and applied perspectives of HRM
3. The management and development of people within organizations, organizational theory, behavior, industrial/employee relations, HRM, change management
4. A service orientation for customers and equivalent stakeholders relevant to HRM
5. The use of relevant communication and information technologies for application in HRM
6. The development of appropriate HRM policies and strategies with a changing context to create an achievable vision for the

Skills

Student will develop skills in:

1. Critical thinking and creativity
2. Organizing thoughts, analysis, synthesis and critical This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false

logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalize appropriately

3. The ability to select, organize, develop and synthesize complex material
4. The analytic skills necessary for the analysis of problems and the identification of appropriate solutions
5. The ability to apply a systematic approach to situational analysis
6. Problem-solving and decision-making: establishing criteria, using appropriate decision- making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems, the ability to create, identify and evaluate options, the ability to implement and review decisions related to HRM

Disposition

Student will gain the following skills:

1. Information and knowledge: scanning and organizing data, abstracting meaning from information and sharing two-way communication, listening, negotiating and persuading or influencing others
2. Oral and written communication, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
3. Personal drive and effectiveness: self-awareness and self-management, a willingness to use all available resources to accomplish objectives, time management, sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations, the ability and commitment to continue learning and continuing improvement, an aspiration to achieve goals that deliver value- added outcomes
4. Effective performance within a team environment and the ability to recognize and utilize others’ contributions in group processes.

INVESTMENT AND FINANCE (FIN) GRADUATE PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

The graduate program in Investment and Finance is an intensive multidisciplinary program that is unique among Egyptian Universities. The programs are designed for those who are pursuing an academic career as faculty members and professionals who intend to enhance their careers in Investment and Finance. It involves a comprehensive study of interdisciplinary methods, theories, and research in the areas of investment and finance, and choices of various electives covering a wide range of related subjects.

 Article 87: OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Investment and Finance graduate program is designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching. The main learning outcomes of the Investment and Finance graduate program include:

Knowledge

1. A foundation of investment and finance
2. A knowledge of various research designs (e.g., field, surveys, experiments and archival) used in investment and finance
3. The ways to interpret statistical results from diverse quantitative and qualitative analysis
4. Basic theories underlying investment and finance research (e.g., agency theory, finance theory, portfolio theory, and so on).
5. Become familiar with the complementary aspects of financial markets, managerial finance, investment management, and international finance

Skills

6. To critically evaluate published research papers in Investment and Finance related
7. To extend extant research in Investment and
8. To think creatively with regard to linking ‘seemingly different’ theoretical perspectives together to produce a new stream of research
9. To apply newly acquired knowledge through the development of scholarly
10. To apply new teaching and learning approaches and techniques in Investment and
11. To understand the unique and overlapping theories and research
12. To integrate both sub-domains of Investment and Finance and derive relevant research issues and questions using a broader framework known as Investment and Finance.

Disposition

13. Be contemplative and philosophical when reading, evaluating and discussing research

papers

14. Be creative in the way of teaching and learning in the field of Investment and Finance
15. Become collaborative learners for the mutual development among students
16. Having a professional and academic attitude in the field of Investment and Finance research

MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES (MKT)GRADUATE PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

The graduate program in marketing and international business is an intensive multidisciplinary program that is unique among Egyptian Universities. The programs are designed for those who are pursuing an academic career as faculty members and professionals who intend to enhance their careers in marketing and international business. It involves a comprehensive study of wide range of subjects in the marketing field.

 Article 90: OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The marketing graduate program is designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching. The main learning outcomes of the marketing graduate program include:

Knowledge

Student will gain knowledge and understanding of:

1. The contribution of marketing to the business
2. Primary and secondary sources of information; give examples of methods used to collect primary data; give examples of sources for secondary data; compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of both types of data.
3. The major bases for segmenting consumer and business markets; define and be able to apply the three steps of target marketing: market segmentation, target marketing and market positioning; understand how different situations in the competitive environment will affect choices in target marketing.
4. The major types of consumer buying behavior, the stages in the buyer decision process and completely outline the components of the marketing mix; identify how the firms marketing strategy and marketing mix must evolve and adapt to match consumer behavior and perceptions of the product (e.g., classification of products and services, brand image, price and value), the stage in the product life cycle and the competitive environment; summarize the importance of measuring and managing return on
5. The steps in the new-product development (NPD) process; describe how the NPD process meshes with the adoption and diffusion process for those products.
6. The roles of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling and direct marketing in the promotion mix; compare and contrast integrated marketing communications with a non-integrated approach to the promotional mix.

7. Have advanced knowledge of economics and business administration and specialized insight into international business

Skills

Students will develop or improved generic academic and / or work-related skills. These may include:

1. Independently managing a (research) project
2. Exhibiting the capacity for critical thinking and analysis
3. Using knowledge to solve problems creatively
4. Being professional in their approach to work
5. Dealing with complex, unpredictable issues and making informed decisions based on incomplete information
6. Have developed skills in international business or innovation and entrepreneurship by working with practical applications.
7. Critically evaluate the key analytical frameworks and tools used in marketing
8. Utilize information of a firm's external and internal marketing environment to identify and prioritize appropriate marketing strategies
9. Identifying problems within international business and/or innovation and entrepreneurship, analyzing these issues, draw conclusions, and disseminate findings in academia and business.

Disposition

Students will acquire the following skills:

1. Communication: understanding verbal instructions, empathy, speaking effectively, persuasiveness, assertiveness, information sharing, networking, customer focus
2. Planning and organization: goal setting, planning, managing work, managing others
3. Technology: computer literacy, experience with new technologies and marketing techniques
4. Initiative and enterprise: initiative, self-sufficiency, business acumen, creativity and innovation
5. learning and continuing improvement, an aspiration to achieve goals that deliver value- added outcomes

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MGT)GRADUATE PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION:

The graduate program in Management (MGT) and Organizational Behavior (OB) adapts a multi- dimensional unique design. In fact, the first dimension focuses on the prominence of integration between organizational behavior and Management policies/practices and corporate strategies. This integration between OB and MGT is desperately important for various reasons. Firstly, individuals’, groups’ and organizational behaviors have a prominent direct impact the success or Management and corporate strategies. Secondly, organizations are globally witnessing a dramatic high level of turbulence and uncertainty where macro-external environments are being affected various political, social, technological, legal and socio-cultural factors which affect the level of macro-micro levels turbulences which organizations have to successfully adapt for the sake of organizational survival. Organizational change has, consequently, become a continuous process which must be successfully managed to manage the risks of change resistance which could not only hinder the success of organizational change and corporate strategies accordingly.

The second dimension of the MGT/OB, on the other hand, sheds light on the prominence of multidisciplinary research between these two interrelated scientific areas which must be connected during academic and practical learning in nowadays dynamic business environments. Whilst the focus of third dimension of the design of the program is the connection which will be established between the industry and the academia. This will academically take place in the classroom through case studies’ elaboration and clarification of theories via simulation of real organizational challenges in work teams. It will also occur through a systematic voluntary research internship in EJUST and industrial internships to students in EJUST’s partner organizations.

 Article 93: OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Management and Organizational Behavior graduate program is designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching. The main learning outcomes of this graduate program include:

Knowledge

1. The nature of organizations and the role of organizational behavior in understanding and managing people and organizations.
2. The impact of contextual forces on organizations, including: environmental, social and technological change issues, international developments and corporate governance
3. Strategy formation, implementation and

4. Business understanding and the corporate perspective, including awareness of business processes and operations
5. Understanding individuals, groups and organizational behaviors, theories and implications in

Skills

1. The ability to conduct research into business and management issues
2. The ability to identify, find, record, organize and manipulate knowledge relevant to the development and management of organizations
3. The ability to plan, work and study independently and to use resources in a way that reflects best current practice and anticipated future practice
4. The capability to communicate persuasively and cogently and co-ordinate or eventually lead a team of multifunctional specialists.
5. The ability to use the knowledge in new settings within the fields of economics and business
6. The ability to apply critical research and enquiry

Disposition:

1. Recognizing ethical situations, applying ethical and organizational values to situations and choices that are required for effective achievement in the personnel and development arena
2. Working in a team through collective presentations and
3. Analyzing professional problems based on the history, traditions, distinctive character, and position in society of the subject area.
4. Taking responsibility for their own learning and development
5. Being a self-motivated and independent
6. Communicating ideas effectively in different ways and to people with different levels of knowledge