Faculty of Business holds annual tax forum

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Faculty of Business holds annual tax forum

Faculty of Business Administration and International Trade organized its annual tax forum for the 10th year on the 28th and 29th of November 2017.

This year PwC, one of the top 4 accounting firms worldwide, introduced more than 100 accounting major students to the basics of taxation, difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance, international regulations, and new amendments to the tax regulations in Egypt.

At the end of two successful days, three students were chosen for an internship next summer at PWC based on written assessment, involvement in discussions, and commitment.

 

Marketing Simulation

Misr International University always tries to encourage its students to be professional, understand the market and be prepared for a unique introduction to the competitive market.

MIU organized a “Marketing Simulation” for those who wanted to understand the market and the work environment. The Marketing Simulation was held on the 20th of April, 2016 in cooperation with CELEMI Livon.  Sixteen students attended each simulation run.

The aim of the simulation was to help students understand how sales and distribution organizations coordinate market investments and resources and promote a precise, consistent identity for the companies the students will join.

The first launch of IEPC at MIU

International Excellence Professional Certificate

Accredited from IPE / PPA France

Marketing Management Module

8-9 October, 2018

To enhance the practical experience of students, the Department of Management at the Faculty of Business Administration and International Trade, launched  its first International Excellence Professional Certificate IEPC which is accredited from IPE / PPA France. The program consists of 8 modules (16 workshops). The first module was conducted on 8th and 9th October 2018. The students acquired the practical approach to analyze the market, to identify the appropriate marketing strategies, to design the appropriate marketing mix and to attain the vital knowledge for implementing the effective strategic marketing solutions.

Stock Market Simulation (SMS)

Misr International University always encourages its students to gain more experiences that help them understand the market and work environment. The Stock Market Simulation (SMS) is one of the activity clubs at MIU that was created in 2003 with the aim of offering students the basic knowledge of the stock market and the experience of trading through a virtual simulation.

Recent certified sessions and activities include, “Foreign currency certificates of deposit” with the National Bank Of Egypt, “Your guide to navigate the stock market” with EFG Hermes, “How to understand the basic of stock market and experience the stock market simulation” with Nefertari International School and a mini event on the “History and current updates of the petro dollar” – with much more to come.



EFG Hermes

Misr International University always supports its students in paving their own successful career paths.  This support is extended through events like the Stock Market Simulation (SMS), a 2-session event that was held under the title of “Your guide to navigate the stock market.” These sessions was held on the 2nd and 3rd of April, 2016 at MIU.

The SMS event aimed to introduce 130 students to an overview of the basics of the stock market in Egypt, expose them to the live screens of the stock market available on campus, and to help them understand how trades take place while tracking the market.



Management Department Seminar: What PR Communications Does Not Say?

Misr International University hosted Mr. Aly Osman, Founder of Egy Funny Society Instagram page, in a speech on November 27, 2017

Mr. Osman is also a Founding Partner of the Influencers Social Media Agency and Managing Partner of Star AD Events Agency.  He gave a very important speech about life opportunities and how students should pursue them.  In addition, the talk included live case studies of how he benefited from his own life experience and he shared these experiences with the students so they could learn from them. About 201 students attended.

 

“Strategies for Recruitment & Selection” Workshop

MIU offered a workshop for management students under the name of “Strategies for Recruitment & Selection” by Dr. Sally El Feky on October 17, 2017.
The number of students who attended the workshop was about 45 Students. The workshop provided a brief discussion about recruitment and selection techniques, planning and forecasting, and internal and external sources of candidates. In addition, the workshop also discussed designing and methods of conducting an effective interview. Furthermore, the session provided a discussion on the topic of “competencies”.
The workshop offered a great experience for management students that will greatly benefit them in their careers in the future.

 

I Camp Workshop – INJAZ Egypt with CITI Bank

As Misr International University is always keen on enriching its students’ knowledge, the faculty of Business Administration and International Trade, Management department, organized a workshop under the name of “I Camp Workshop – INJAZ Egypt with CITI Bank” on Tuesday 11th of July, 2017.
The workshop aimed at getting the students to collaboratively address a specific business challenge and come up with ideas to solve the challenge using leadership, critical-thinking and team-work skills.
Given access to specific tools, information and resources the students were divided into teams that competed in proposing a solution to a business challenge within a very limited time frame. Thus it was such an enriching experience for the participating students.

Throughout the program, the students have developed both their interpersonal and their problem-solving skills, and have learned to work under very tight deadlines using the available market resources innovatively.

MIU-SMS Organizes “SMS Juniors”

Misr International University’s Stock Market Simulation organized a two-day academic event on February 19th and 20th, 2017 called “SMS Juniors” for high school students of Nefertari International School. The students attended a mini SMS simulation where they had the chance to be part of the virtual stock market as investors, bank owners, brokers, or mutual funds owners. In addition, SMS Academic Committee briefly explained the basics and nature of the stock market in a simple and entertaining way.

At the end of the virtual simulation, the participants received certificates signed by Dr. Wael Mostafa, Club Adviser and Prof. Dr. Tarek El Domiaty, Dean of Faculty of Business Administration.

Misr International University always guides its students to steer their careers.

Misr International University always guides its students to steer their careers. MIU, with the collaboration of Injaz Egypt, organized a 3-days program entitled “Steer Your Career” aiming at honing the skills needed for the students to eventually find a job and operate effectively in a competitive job environment.

Every session of the program will cover different aspects like “Leadership”, “Time Management”, “Communication”, and other skills that they need to move from the academic environment to the professional environment.

The first session was on the 27th of Feb, 2016 and the second was on the 5th of March, 2016.  The third session is scheduled for the 12th of March, 2016.  A great number of MIU students have been attending these sessions as well as Business staff.