Management Sciences – 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.

Photo Day – Class of 2026 Graduates

Jwirya Tarek — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:23:53 +0000

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is delighted to announce the upcoming Photo Day for the Class of 2026 graduates, scheduled to take place on Thursday 9th of July, 2026 at the Graduation Playground on MSA Campus, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

This annual tradition serves as a special moment for graduates to come together, celebrate their achievements, and capture the memories of this remarkable milestone in their academic journey.

We look forward to seeing our students shine as they pose for the camera, surrounded by peers, professors, and the joyful spirit of graduation.

Stay tuned to MSA’s official platforms for more updates regarding Photo Day 2026.

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

Equal Opportunity for Organizational Excellence Lecture

Nouran Fawzy — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:31:33 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is pleased to invite you to an upcoming lecture titled: Equal Opportunity for Organizational Excellence”

This lecture is organized as part of the academic activities at MSA University, aiming to highlight the importance of equal opportunity in enhancing institutional performance and achieving organizational excellence.

The session will be delivered by Dr. Khaled Mohamed Mostafa,, Former Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, who will share valuable insights drawn from his extensive professional experience.

We look forward to your attendance at this insightful session.

Stock Exchange Course & Simulation Game

Jwirya Tarek — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:59:22 +0000

Within the framework of the cooperation protocol between the Egyptian Stock Exchange and MSA university, organized by the Faculty of Management Sciences and hosted by MSA Continuance Learning Center CLC, students are invited to participate in the Stock Exchange Course & Simulation Game.

This week the booth is located at Food court!
For next week find all the details here:
Program Details

🗓️ Date: 10 – 14 May from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
🏢Venue: MSA CLC

This comprehensive program consists of 5 days delivered by professionals from the Egyptian Stock Exchange & it’s totally free, providing participants with in-depth knowledge of capital markets, from foundational concepts to advanced applications.

Course Outline
* Introduction to the Capital Market
* Financing and Market Mechanisms
* Investment Strategies and Risk Management
* Stocks Analysis and Valuation
* Trading and Investment Cycle
* Sustainability and the Voluntary Carbon Market
* Commodities Exchange
* ⁠Simulation Experience

Participants will conclude the program with the Stockriders Simulation, a practical trading experience designed to apply acquired knowledge in a real-market setting.

Certification
A certificate accredited by both institutions will be awarded upon full attendance of all sessions and participation in the simulation. Please note that attendance is mandatory to qualify for certification.

This program offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical exposure, engage with industry professionals, and develop essential skills in trading and investment.

New Product Development Projects Competition

Jwirya Tarek — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:54:43 +0000

October University For Modern Sciences And Arts (MSA) is pleased to announce the upcoming New Product Development Projects’ Competition, an academic event designed to empower Marketing students to transform innovative ideas into fully developed product concepts aligned with real market needs.

The competition provides students with a unique opportunity to present comprehensive development plans, including concept creation, market analysis, branding strategies, and product launch approaches tailored to the Egyptian market. Through this hands-on experience, students will apply their academic knowledge to real-world marketing challenges.

The event will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry professionals and academics, who will assess the projects based on creativity, feasibility, strategic thinking, and market relevance. The panel includes:

* Chamseldine Hosny, Products Development Lead at Beyti, an Almarai subsidiary
* Moataz Sedky Soliman, Commercial Strategy & Marketing Technology Advisor

Following the presentations, student teams will compete for selection, with the top four projects being awarded certificates of achievement in recognition of their excellence and innovation.

This competition reflects MSA’s commitment to bridging academic learning with industry practice, and preparing students to become future leaders in marketing, innovation, and product development.

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

Introductory Session on CFA & Stock Market

Nouran Fawzy — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:02:03 +0000

The Faculty of Management Sciences and the Finance and Investment Management Department at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) is inviting third and fourth-year students from both the Accounting Major and the Finance and Investment Management major to attend an insightful session given by Mr. Ahmed Abou El-Saad, MBA, CFA.

Mr. Ahmed Abou El-Saad, MBA, CFA is the CEO – Azimut Investments Egypt. He is also the Head of Regional Asset Management – MENA & Turkey, a board member at the Egyptian Stock Exchange. Additionally, he is the President of CFA Society Egypt & the Chairman of the Egyptian Investment Management Association (EIMA) and Board Member at the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange.

The session will discuss the following:
1. Azimut Orientation: Who we are?
2. CFA Orientation
3. Financial Services Industry
4. Key Market Players
5. Asset Classes
6. Financial Instruments
7. Mutual Funds & Portfolio Management
8. Investment Mindset & Wealth Creation

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.