Competitions – October University for Modern Sciences and Arts

Final Stage of the Investment Analysis Competition at MSA

Mariam Tarek — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:48:29 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is pleased to announce the final stage of the Investment Analysis Competition which challenges participating teams to apply their financial, analytical, and valuation skills by evaluating investment opportunities and presenting investment recommendations on a selected company. Each team is required to support its recommendation with comprehensive financial and market analysis, demonstrating the strength of its investment thesis and the quality of its analytical approach.

The winning team will have the opportunity to represent MSA University in the prestigious CFA Research Challenge 2026–2027, providing students with valuable exposure to professional investment research standards and a competitive platform that connects academic knowledge with real-world financial analysis.

The judging committee includes:

-Prof. Dr. Doaa Salman — Professor of Economics and Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences
-Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eldeeb — Head of the Accounting Department and Vice Dean for Environmental Affairs and Community Service
-Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakia Abdelmoniem — Head of the Finance and Investment Management Department
-Dr. Noha Allam — Assistant Professor, Finance and Investment Management Department
-Mr. Ahmed Adel — Head of Buy-Side Research, Banque Misr
-Mr. Mahmoud Fawzy — Head of FX Desk, Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt

The competition is organized by MSA University in collaboration with Finance Coach under the framework of the cooperation protocol between the two entities.

As part of the preparation process, Finance Coach delivered a series of preparatory sessions led by Mr. Ahmed Adel and Mr. Mahmoud Fawzy, providing participating students with practical insights into investment analysis, valuation, and professional research practices.

The competition is supervised by:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakia Abdelmoniem: Head of the Finance and Investment Management Department
Dr. Noha Allam: Assistant Professor at the Finance and Investment Management Department

with the cooperation of:

Mr. Ziad Amr — Teaching Assistant, Finance and Investment Management Department
Ms. Fareeda Allam — Teaching Assistant, Finance and Investment Management Department

The Faculty of Management Sciences wishes all participating teams the very best of luck in the final stage and looks forward to seeing them demonstrate their analytical capabilities, financial knowledge, and investment research skills.

MSA University to Celebrate Creativity at the Winner’s Celebration & Awards Ceremony of the Packaging Design Competition

Mariam Tarek — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:09:11 +0000

The Faculty of Arts & Design at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University), in collaboration with Agrina Tec, is set to host the Winner’s Celebration & Awards Ceremony of the Packaging Design for Frozen Food Competition .

The competition brought together talented students to develop innovative packaging concepts for frozen food products, providing them with the opportunity to apply their creativity and design expertise to real industry challenges. Throughout the competition, participants explored solutions that balanced visual appeal, functionality, sustainability, and market relevance while responding to the evolving demands of the packaging industry.

The awards ceremony will recognize the outstanding projects and celebrate the creative minds whose work demonstrated excellence in design, innovation, and professional thinking. The event also reflects the Faculty’s commitment to connecting academic learning with industry practice by offering students valuable opportunities to engage with real-world design challenges.

This collaboration between MSA University and Agrina Tec reinforces the University’s dedication to fostering industry partnerships that enrich students’ educational experience and prepare them for successful careers in the creative sector.

MSA University looks forward to welcoming students, faculty members, and guests to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the outstanding achievements of its emerging designers.

The Best First-Year Economist Poster Competition

Jwirya Tarek — Sun, 17 May 2026 09:10:04 +0000

The Economics Department at the Faculty of Management Sciences, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), is excited to host ‘The Best First-Year Economist Poster Competition’. This semi-annual competition is about presenting a poster based on a theme stated by the organizing committee each semester on an economic problem. The contestants should propose a solution (or solutions) for it. The problem and the solution(s) should be included in the poster in a creative and catchy manner.

The poster competition is open only to students in their first year and enrolled in either the Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECO101) or the Introduction to Microeconomics (ECO102) courses, but not to those studying higher-level economics courses. The competition is also open to students from other Egyptian universities at the same level and enrolled in similar courses.

Selected posters will be presented in the last week of classes on ONE PowerPoint slide. A jury formed of prominent economists will evaluate the posters. Based on their evaluations, three certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third winners.

Spring 2026 Semester Theme

The theme of the competition this semester is:

E-waste or electronic waste: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, millions of electronic and electrical devices, such as computers or mobile phones, are discarded as product breaks or thrown away as they become old. These discarded devices are considered e-waste (or electronic waste). Although they contain valuable materials such as gold, copper, and rare earth metals, they become dangerous to health and the environment since they are improperly recycled. Recycling using unsound activities can release up to 1000 different toxic materials into the environment, contaminating our food and harming our health. How can we save our environment from e-waste?

Advertising and Media Campaign Projects’ Competition – Spring 2026

Jwirya Tarek — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:52:51 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) invites you to attend the Advertising Projects competition for the Advertising and Media Campaign Module, Marketing and International Business program.

Advertising projects’ competition is an event planned to provide marketing major students with an opportunity to present their proposed advertising and media campaigns designed to promote Egyptian Brands.

The event will host a panel of marketing practitioners and academics to evaluate the students’ campaigns. The event will be in the form of a competition among the students’ groups as the panel members will evaluate the campaigns and decide on the best 4 campaigns and the winners will be offered certificates of achievement.

The event provides an opportunity for students to gain practical insights in the advertising field from the recommendations and comments received from the panel in addition to providing future career opportunities for students in Egyptian advertising agencies.

Projects’ Supervisor: Dr. Ranya Ibrahim

Panel members:
– Ms. Noor Hussam Suleiman: Head of Consumer Insights at Kijami advertising agency
– Mr. Ramy Nabil: Accounts Director at Kijamii advertising agency

Advertising and Media Campaign Projects’ Competition – Fall 2025

Nouran Fawzy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:42:31 +0000

Projects’ Supervisor: Dr. Ranya Ibrahim
Panel members:
– Mr. Sherif Ashraf, Managing Director – Red Square Interactive Advertising
– Mr. Ahmed Hamed, Creative Director – Red Square Interactive Advertising

The Best First-Year Economist – Poster Competition

Nouran Fawzy — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:36:56 +0000

The Economics Department at the Faculty of Management Sciences – October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is excited to host The Best First-Year Economist Poster Competition. This semi-annual competition is about presenting a poster based on a theme stated by the organizing committee each semester on an economic problem. The contestants should propose a solution (or solutions) for it. The problem and the solution(s) should be included in the poster in a creative and catchy manner.

The poster is competition is open only to students in their first year in the Faculty and enrolled in an ECO101 or ECO102 class, but not to those studying courses higher levels economics courses.

Selected posters will be presented in the last week of classes using a poster, which is presented using ONE PowerPoint slide. A jury formed of Professor Heba Helmy, Head of the Economics Department, Dr. Mai Yasser, Associate Professor of Economics and Economics Programme Coordinator, Dr. Esmat Kamel, Dr. Amal Soliman and Dr. Amr Edriss, Assistant Professors of Economics, will evaluate the posters. Based on their evaluations, three certificates will be awarded for the first, second and third winner.

Fall 2025 Semester Theme

The theme of the competition this semester is:

Cooking Emissions: Research published in early 2025 found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cooking contribute a substantial amount of ozone-forming pollution, sometimes rivaling that from motor vehicles, according to NOAA (https://research.noaa.gov/cooking-emissions-rival-fossil-fuels-as-an-ozone-pollution-source-in-los-angeles/). How can we save our environment from cooking emissions?

Objective: The purpose of the event is to encourage first-year students to think critically about the value of protecting the environment and to artistically share their ideas for sustainable practices. It also attempts to inspire students’ imaginations and creativity, push them to think creatively, and use art to advocate for environmental conservation. Students demonstrate their abilities and dedication to environmental awareness by actively participating and producing creative and thought-provoking posters. The poster and the five-minute presentation of the problem and its solution must show a clear understanding of the six cornerstones of the economic way of thinking.

Rules of the Competition

1. Participants must be undergraduate students in economics enrolled in an ECO101 class in the fall semester or an ECO102 class in the spring semester.
2. The participants are selected by the course instructor of each class. Each class will be represented by one group in the final stage. If several groups wish to participate the instructor will select the best.
3. Participants should not have previously shared in the competition.
4. The poster theme is decided each semester by the organizing committee and is related to an economic problem. The contestants should propose a solution for it, using a Poster that summarizes the problem and the solution in a creative and catchy manner.
5. The posters that are submitted must be original, and in their final versions.
6. Each poster will be formed by a group of 2 – 3 students.
7. In the last stage, posters will be presented by the group members for a maximum of five minutes. Three minutes will be devoted to your presentation of the poster and two minutes for questions from the jury.
8. The poster will consist of a single PowerPoint slide.
9. The poster cannot include more than 100 words in text, and include images, figures, graphs, etc.
10. All participants must be able to present the poster to the jury.
11. The poster and the five-minute presentation of the problem and its solution must show a clear understanding of the economics way of thinking

Stages of the Contest:

The contest consists of the following four stages:
1. First stage: Announcement of the theme will be in October in the fall semester, and March in the spring semester.
2. Second stage: Each instructor of an ECO101 or ECO102 class will select one team to represent his/her class. In case several groups wish to compete, the instructor will select the best team to represent his/her class. The names of the teams will be given to the organizing committee on November 31 in the first semester, and April 30 in the second semester.
3. Third stage: On the last Monday of the last week of the semester, the participants will present their posters personally in a five-minute presentation in front of a jury formed of their economics instructors. The place of the presentation will be announced prior to the presentation.
4. Fourth stage: The first three winning posters will be selected. In case of a tie between two or more posters, the winner will be equally divided between the participants.

Awards:

1. First place: The first group winners will receive a certificate of achievement entitled ‘The Best First-Year Economist’
2. Second place: The second group winners will receive a certificate of achievement ‘The Second Best First-Year Economist’
3. Third place: The third group winners will receive a certificate of achievement ‘The Third Best First-Year Economist’

Key Steps:

Students should follow the following steps:
1. Planning and Content: Determine the core message, findings, or arguments to be conveyed. Prioritize the most important information and consider the target audience.
2. Structure: Organize the poster logically.
3. Visual Elements: Choose appropriate images, graphs, and tables to support the text and make the poster visually engaging.
4. Conciseness: Use minimal text and avoid lengthy paragraphs. Focus on key points and use visuals to convey information effectively.
5. Design and Layout: Visual Appeal: Use contrasting colors for readability and ensure a clean, uncluttered layout. Font Choice: Select a readable font and ensure text sizes are appropriate for the viewing distance.
6. Review and Feedback: Seek feedback from colleagues or supervisors on the content, clarity, and visual appeal of the poster. Compliance: Ensure the poster adheres to the specific theme of the competition.
7. Presentation: Practice: Rehearse a brief presentation summarizing the poster’s key points. Engage: Be prepared to answer questions and provide more detailed explanations of the poster’s content. Enthusiasm: Present with confidence and enthusiasm to effectively communicate the research or information.

Invitation to Participate in the Huawei ICT Competition 2025

Nouran Fawzy — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:08:23 +0000

MSA Student Training Committee (MSA STC) at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts is pleased to invite students to participate in the Huawei ICT Competition 2025, a prestigious global event designed to enhance students’ ICT knowledge, develop practical skills, and inspire innovation through cutting-edge technologies.

Since its launch in 2015, the Huawei ICT Competition has grown into one of the world’s most recognized academic contests in information and communications technology, attracting more than 150,000 students from over 2,000 universities across 85 countries.

This informative session will provide students with an overview of the competition, participation guidelines, and insights on how to prepare and compete for exciting prizes at both national and international levels.

Join us and take your first step toward becoming part of a global community of future ICT leaders!

Take a look at the following PDF for ways of registration:

Final Stage of the Investment Analysis Competition

Nouran Fawzy — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:48:44 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is excited to announce that the final stage of the Investment Analysis Competition.

Participating teams are challenged to apply their financial and analytical skills in evaluating investment opportunities by presenting valuation recommendations on a selected company, supported by thorough financial and market analysis to justify their investment thesis.

The winners will represent the MSA University in the prestigious CFA Research Challenge 2025-2026. The judging committee is formed of Professor Mohamed Eldeeb, Head of the Accounting Department and Vice Dean of Environmental Affairs and Community Service; Associate Professor Dr. Zakia Abdelmoniem, Head of the Finance and Investment Management Department; Dr. Hesham Hassan, Managing Director of Finance Coach; Dr. Osama Samy, Lecturer at the Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University; and Mr. Ahmed Adel, Head of Equities and Portfolio Management at Banque Misr.

The competition is organized by the MSA University in collaboration with Finance Coach under the framework of the cooperation protocol between the two entities. The preparatory sessions were provided by Finance Coach and taught by Mr. Ahmed Adel. The faculty supervisors are Associate Professor Dr. Dalida Adel, Coordinator of the Accounting Department, and Dr. Noha Allam, Assistant Professor at the Finance and Investment Management Department, in cooperation with Mr. Ziad Amr, Teaching Assistant at the Finance and Investment Management Department, and Ms. Amal Hamouda, Teaching Assistant at the Accounting Department.

We wish all competing teams the best of!

The Faculty Of Management’s Advertising Projects Competition

Nouran Fawzy — Sun, 04 May 2025 12:20:41 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences at October University For Modern Sciences And Arts (MSA) invites you to attend the Advertising Projects Competition for the Advertising and Media Campaign Module, Marketing and International Business program, Under the expert Supervision of Dr. Ranya Ibrahim.

The Advertising Projects Competition is an event planned to provide marketing major students with an opportunity to present their proposed advertising and media campaigns designed to promote Brands, Places, and Social Marketing Ideas supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The event will host a panel of marketing practitioners and academics to evaluate the students’ campaigns. It will take the form of a competition among student groups, where panel members will evaluate the campaigns and select the top 5 campaigns. The winners will be awarded certificates of achievement.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical insights in the advertising field through recommendations and comments from the panel. Additionally, it opens doors to future career opportunities in Egyptian advertising agencies.

Panel Members:

Dr. Mervat Abou Oaf – Media Expert and Professor of Practice, American University in Cairo
Miss Nuran Lashin – Digital Unit Head at Leap Communication

About the guest speaker:

Dr. Mervat Abou Oaf: is a pracademic; academic and professional media expert and educator with 29 years of solid practice and teaching experience. She is a professor of practice and prior chair of the Journalism and Mass Communication (JRMC) Department at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Abou Oaf received her PhD from the University Autonoma of Barcelona, Spain, with excellent qualifications. Her teaching domain covers a wide range of practical and theoretical media disciplines. She is a trainer, content designer, and accreditation associate at the National Training Academy of the Presidential Leadership Programs.

Ms. Nuran lashin: A Mass Communication graduate, Class of 2009, majoring in Advertising and Public Relations.
“In my 10+ years experience, I kicked off my career in the telecommunications sector to gain broader industry exposure before pursuing my true passion in advertising. I spent over five years working at leading agencies, Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide and Leo Burnett, handling major brands such as Nissan, Mondelez, El Abd Patisserie, Yamaha, Hyundai, Novartis, GSK, among others, Later, I shifted my focus to digital advertising, taking on the role of Account Director at a digital agency specializing in real estate accounts. This was followed by a move to El Abd Patisserie as a Marketing Communications Manager, Today, I am excited to take on my role as Digital Unit Head at Leap Communications, where I look forward to thriving and making meaningful contributions to the agency’s success”.

🗓️ Event Dates & Time:
Tuesday, 13/5/2025 at 9:30 AM – Cinema Hall, SSB Building

Thursday, 15/5/2025 at 11:00 AM – Meeting Room, SSB Building

Designers Got Talent Competition

Nouran Fawzy — Sun, 04 May 2025 07:03:31 +0000

Get Ready For “DESIGNERS GOT TALENT” – Where creativity meets opportunity!

Be prepared for a design showdown like no other. The Public Relations and Advertising Department at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) proudly invites all rising creatives to take part in “Designers Got Talent” — the ultimate platform to unleash your vision and shape the future of branding.

Don’t just follow trends — set them:
🗓 Date and time: May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📍 Location: SSB building
🏆 Prize: A career-boosting internship at IMFND!

The Challenge:
Think big, think local! Your mission is to create and design your very own Egyptian brand — complete with unique branding, identity, and marketing strategy.

Whether you’re a student with a passion for visuals or a creative mind looking to be discovered, this is your moment to shine under the spotlight.

Be bold. Be brilliant. Be the next design star.