Onsi Sawiris School of Business Hosts 66 Harvard MBA Students for FIELD Global Capstone Program

The customer interaction debrief event, held at the AUC New Cairo campus, provided a unique opportunity for the Onsi Sawiris School of Business MBA students to connect and collaborate with their HBS peers.

The FIELD Global Capstone (FGC) is a cornerstone of the HBS's MBA curriculum, designed to equip students with the skills needed to navigate cultural differences and tackle complex business challenges in diverse markets. Each year, the Harvard Business School collaborates with companies in 15 cities worldwide, assigning a diverse team of six students to collaborate with a global partner on a real-world project.

“We are immensely grateful to the Onsi Sawiris School of Business for their partnership,” said Professor Joe Fuller, faculty chair of FIELD Global Capstone. “This collaboration adds immeasurable value to our students’ learning and reflects the kind of global engagement we strive to cultivate at the Harvard Business School.”

As part of this program, the 66 HBS students collaborated with prominent local companies in Cairo on innovative, consumer-facing projects. These companies include B.TECH, Concrete, Edita, Efreshli, Elevate, Eva Pharma, Misr Radiology Center, Money Fellows, Nawy, New Giza Sports Club and the Sawiris Foundation. Throughout their week in Cairo, the students engaged directly with customers, collected valuable insights and developed creative solutions to enhance customer experiences.

The event fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, perspectives and expertise between HBS and AUC MBA Students. A Keynote address by His Excellency Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s former minister of foreign affairs, set the tone for the evening. This was followed by engaging table discussions where students engaged in in-depth conversations about their ongoing projects. The evening concluded with a networking dinner, offering an informal yet productive environment for building connections and continuing discussions.

“We are delighted to once again collaborate with the Harvard Business School in shaping future global business leaders,” said  Sherif Kamel, dean of the Onsi Sawiris School of Business. “The exchange of ideas and perspectives during this session exemplifies the power of cross-border learning, innovation and the opportunities lying ahead to collaborate for a better future.”

The Onsi Sawiris School of Business is proud to continue its partnership with the Harvard Business School, providing students with opportunities to engage in impactful, global business projects and expand their networks through meaningful cross-cultural exchanges.