Alexandria University, Faculty of Commerce
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Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Mission of the New EMBA
The Faculty of Commerce has entered into a partnership with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, the Georgia State University to enhance the EMBA program. This partnership is funded by the Higher Education for Development program of the USAID. The mission is to "Become the 'World-Class' Standard for Executive MBA Education in the Region". This Executive MBA program's goal is to develop business leaders for Egypt and the region that make a difference in today's changing global marketplace. This includes developing on-going and substantial partnerships that will provide the Egyptian business community with an opportunity to draw on the expertise of GSU faculty. It will develop executives in the areas of Global Business Competitiveness, Strategic Decision Making, and Leadership Development. Building on this partnership will encourage future program management and teaching. It will encourage executives to become global learners by providing residency programs and speakers, expanding knowledge of the business environments in Egypt and the United States to provide solid basis for further cooperation. The faculty exchange visits forged through prior activities have been consistent with our joint objective of sharing knowledge and building future business leadership program. Currently, such relationships not only benefit the executives involved in this new EMBA program, but also enable Alexandria University to endow a new generation of faculty with opportunities to engage meaningfully with the business communities in Egypt and the United States. While demanding, the Executive MBA program recognizes and supports the values and priorities of executives who need to balance their work and family lives. All these experiences are supported by a newly developed executive education facility that was developed according to international EMBA standards.
Current EMBA in Alexandria University
Designed to transform high-potential working professionals into global business leaders, the AU-EMBA program provides action-oriented curriculum in a collaborative atmosphere that maximizes the opportunity for learning and interaction with classmates and faculty. It combines the cutting-edge research expertise of the AUFC faculty with the wealth of students' knowledge of the workplace. The program aims to enhance managerial skills and leadership of top and middle management to cope with the new dynamics in world economy, this program is to serve the needs of the local community as well as outreaching to include managers on regional and international levels.
The EMBA program of AU is designed on the basis of short terms of three to seven weeks for each course. It allows for normal holidays and a summer break. Classes for the EMBA program meet on Fridays and Saturdays and the program allows for at least one weekend off at the end of each term.
Each class/cohort of executives begins the program together, taking the same courses in the same sequence and sharing the same educational experiences for fifteen months. This structure encourages in-depth learning, teamwork development and lasting friendships.
The case method of study, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individualized study and assigned readings are all used to teach theory, stress managerial decision-making and develop practical skills.
EMBA participants are professionals who demonstrate superior promise, intellect and vision. They have already proven themselves in their careers. A common characteristic is having a high level of energy and determination that allows participants to complete their degree while continuing to work on a full-time basis.
