The American University in Cairo

Organizational Leadership (Dual Degree) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) is designed for students who are currently completing a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a focused, leadership-oriented pathway in their fifth year. The program is jointly administered by AUC’s School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and the School of Sciences and Engineering.

• Program type: Dual Degree (fifth-year pathway)
• University: The American University in Cairo (AUC)
• Joint administration: School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; School of Sciences and Engineering
• Eligibility focus: Intended for students completing a bachelor’s in construction engineering
• Delivery format: Not specified in the provided record (confirm with AUC)
• Credits / duration: Not specified in the provided record (confirm with AUC)
• Language of instruction: English (based on English proficiency requirements)
• Application timing: Students should consult advisers in the fall semester of their fourth year for potential admission to the fifth-year program

Programme Structure

Coursework includes:

• Leadership and Communication for Public Affairs
• Organizational Behavior for Government and Nonprofit Management
• Internship in Public and Non-Profit Organizations
• Social and Environmental Policy
• Managing NGOs in Developing and Transitional Countries
• Public Policy Theory & Practice

Applied learning component

The internship is designed to help students apply leadership, organizational, and policy concepts in real public or nonprofit environments.

Application guidance: Students should consult their advisers during the fall semester of their fourth year regarding potential admission to the program in their fifth year.

Post-study work rights (general guidance)

Work permit rules depend on your nationality, your study status, and the regulations in force at the time you graduate. The information below is general and should be confirmed with AUC and the relevant Egyptian authorities.

Typical eligibility considerations for graduates

• You must have completed your degree requirements and hold the appropriate graduation documentation.
• You generally need a valid residence status in Egypt that aligns with your study completion.
• Employers may need to sponsor your work authorization through the appropriate government process.
• Some work authorizations may be tied to specific job categories, employer requirements, or time limits after graduation.

What to do next

• Check the latest guidance from Egyptian immigration and labor authorities.
• Ask AUC’s international student office for the most current process for transitioning from student status to work authorization.
• Confirm whether your degree level and field affect eligibility or documentation requirements.

Country-specific note

This program is delivered in Egypt (AUC). Therefore, the applicable work authorization process is governed by Egyptian rules. Regulations can change, so always verify details close to your graduation date.