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February 2, 2023

Why study entrepreneurship? Our students give us their verdict

“It is a common misconception that one must be born with typical ‘entrepreneurial’ qualities such as risk-taking and determination, however in actuality, entrepreneurship is a mindset that can be taught and integrated wit

February 1, 2023

Beyond numbers: Accounting students tell us what this major is all about

“People’s understanding of what accounting encompasses is limited to financial statements and financial transactions. However, it is way deeper than that and far more entertaining.

January 22, 2023

AUC School of Business Hosts Princeton Undergraduate Study Tour

This January, AUC School of Business hosted a group of undergraduate students from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs (SIPA) on campus for an undergraduate study tour. Find out more about the activities they took part of in this recap.

January 14, 2023

First PRME Chapter Africa Annual General Meeting hosted by AUC School of Business

After spearheading its launch during the School’s 2022 AUC Business Forum, AUC School of Business hosted the first Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) Chapter Africa at the AUC New Cairo Campus on January 11. Read to find out more.

Photo shows multiple fading pictures of the Egyptian pound with a US dollar superimposed

January 17, 2023

Devaluation: What the Future Holds

The Egyptian pound weakened against the dollar

December 12, 2022

Business Forward 2022 Annual Event: Devaluation, external debt and the private sector

On December 4, Business Forward, the AUC School of Business knowledge portal, hosted its fifth annual event under the title “Egypt’s Economy 2023: Structural Reform Amidst A Volatile Global Outlook” at AUC Tahrir Square’s Ewart Memorial Hall. Here is a recap of the event in case you missed it.

November 8, 2022

African business schools’ deans launch their climate leadership initiative at AUC School of Business

On November 7, AUC School of Business hosted a roundtable for deans of six leading African business schools as well as representatives from the African Chapter of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and the European Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL), who gathered to launch of the Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL Africa) initiative. Find out more here.

Stones on top of each other in the water

November 4, 2022

Balancing the Scales

As major flooding wracks Pakistan, droughts choke much of East Africa and wildfires raze Australia, it is becoming clear that the consequences of climate change are not distributed equally across the globe. Industrialized countries in the Global North, particularly those with strong colonial histories, have the worst carbon emission records.

December 15, 2022

AUC School of Business Receives Multiple Recognitions at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2022

On Friday, December 9, the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA) hosted a Gala Dinner at the Biltmore Mayfair, where the winners of t

December 19, 2022

AUC Receives $86 Million USAID Grant, Largest in University History, for Scholarships and Training

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded The American University in Cairo (AUC) $86 million for USAID Egyptian Pioneers, a new program that provides scholarships and training to Egyptian students with emphasis on sectors that can advance Egypt’s climate goals.

December 7, 2022

School of Business Hosts 2022 CEMS Graduation at Giza Pyramids

For the first time, AUC’s School of Business hosted the 2022 CEMS Annual Events and Master of International Management (MIM) graduation ceremony at the Pyramids of Giza, celebrating the graduation of more than 1,200

November 22, 2022

Eltoukhy Learning Factory: New Teaching Environment to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The first of its kind in Egypt, Eltoukhy Learning Factory for Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings together AUC students, faculty, entrepreneurs and industry. It will help students strengthen their multi-disciplinary and problem-solving skills, preparing them for careers in diverse professional sectors.

November 3, 2022

AUC School of Business hosts the 15th Edition of the Eduniversal World Convention: Notable attendees reflect on their experiences

AUC School of Business hosted the 15th edition of the annual Eduniversal World Convention for the first time in Egypt, hosting more than 100 delegates from 30 different countries around the world. Find out more about the four-day event in this article.

October 2, 2022

Finomics '22: First on Campus Stock Market Simulation

This September, AUC School of Business launched the first stock market exchange simulation on campus, Finomics ’22. The week-long event, aimed to teach students about stock exchange through live face-to-face competitions. Find out more in this recap.

November 9, 2022

A Floating Pound: Currency Devaluation in Egypt

The Egyptian pound has dropped dramatically against the dollar after the Central Bank of Egypt announced the flotation of Egypt’s currency on October 27, as the Egyptian government