Dr. Elham Mohamed Hamed
Head of department
Faculty member
Department
Basic Sciences
Leadership in the basic sciences: the foundation of excellence across the whole educational process
- Programs
- Teaches in all three programs
- Head of department
- Dr. Elham Mohamed Hamed
The head’s word
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Basic Sciences at Raya Higher Institute for Management and Foreign Trade, an academic institution that puts quality, excellence and professional commitment first. The Department of Basic Sciences is one of the institute’s main academic pillars, playing a central role in preparing graduates able to understand and analyze scientific phenomena in the light of local, regional and global change.
In line with the Egyptian state’s vision of promoting sustainable development, and in response to the needs of the job market, the department offers up-to-date educational programs based on academic quality standards that integrate theory and practice. The department is also committed to developing students’ analytical and critical thinking and their ability to make decisions in management, accounting and economics, preparing graduates able to compete and innovate.
Affirming our full commitment to total quality standards, we work continuously to develop the curricula, update teaching and assessment methods, and support research and community service, in fulfilment of the institute’s mission and strategic goals.
About the department
The Department of Basic Sciences is one of the central academic pillars of Raya Higher Institute for Management and Foreign Trade, playing a key role in preparing graduates able to understand and analyze scientific phenomena in the light of local, regional and global change. In line with the Egyptian state’s vision of promoting sustainable development, the department offers up-to-date educational programs based on academic quality standards that integrate theory and practice, preparing graduates able to compete and innovate.
Vision and mission
Vision
Excellence and the ability to work in the business environment in all its activities, locally and internationally. Leadership in the basic sciences is the foundation of excellence across the whole educational process, of advancing research and of serving the community.
Mission
Preparing students for all the specializations and academic programs of the institute with up-to-date courses in the basic sciences, and working with the institute’s other departments in research and community service to help solve the community’s problems.
Goals
- Prepare qualified graduates able to work effectively across business fields and economic sectors
- Prepare students for postgraduate study and strengthen their academic and research abilities
- Develop lifelong learning skills and a sense of social responsibility in students
- Develop research in all fields, focusing on applied research that helps address social problems and supports comprehensive development plans
- Serve the community at local, regional and international level by activating cooperation and partnership with all stakeholders
Academic standards
As part of Raya Higher Institute for Management and Foreign Trade’s commitment to raising the quality of teaching and learning and keeping pace with the latest developments in higher education, the institute applies the national academic reference standards issued by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, strengthening the quality of its educational outcomes and ensuring that they match the needs of the local and regional job market.
The institute adopts the national academic reference standards for the faculties of commerce sector, issued in January 2009, as the governing reference framework for its study programs, so that its graduates have specialized knowledge and professional and intellectual skills in accounting, finance and management, in line with the latest academic trends and approved standards.
The aim is to graduate people able to compete and keep pace with the fast-changing business environment, with a commitment to the highest levels of quality and academic excellence.
Adopting the national academic reference standards strengthens the academic program by building an integrated educational system grounded in competence and professionalism, through:
- Developing students’ analytical and quantitative abilities using the latest scientific methods, to support efficient and effective decision-making
- Mastering scientific standards and systems and their practical applications, so that graduates deal professionally with changing business environments and current challenges
- Developing students’ scientific and critical thinking in understanding and analyzing basic phenomena in mathematics, statistics, computing and the supporting sciences, so that they can solve applied problems in the institute’s various specializations
- Integrating knowledge by linking the basic sciences with the other disciplines, such as accounting, business administration, economics and law, building a solid scientific base that lets students master their specialized courses with a broad scientific awareness
This reflects the vision of the Department of Basic Sciences as one of the institute’s most central departments: the scientific foundation on which all the other departments rest, preparing students with analytical skills and scientific method, able to keep pace with scientific and technological progress, academically and professionally ready for the job market, and contributing actively to sustainable development plans and to serving the community locally and regionally.
Programs
The department teaches its courses to the students of all three programs:
BCom in Accounting & Auditing
Focuses on preparing graduates specialized in financial accounting, auditing and professional ethics, with mastery of accounting standards and systems and their practical application in changing business environments.BCom in Foreign Trade Economics
Prepares students to work in foreign trade, international economic relations and international trade policy, with skills in analyzing international markets and in trade negotiation.BCom in Business Information Systems
Offered under the credit-hour system over four study levels (eight semesters), it combines management and information technology courses with a gradual, integrated progression, to graduate people able to lead the digital transformation of organizations.
Faculty
Faculty members
Dr. Ahmed Shoman
Faculty member
Basic sciences and mathematics
Dr. Aya Abou El-Fotouh
Faculty member
Basic sciences and statistics
Teaching assistants
Mr. Alaa Abou El-Fotouh
Assistant Lecturer
Careers
Education and research
- Teaching assistant or assistant lecturer in institutes and universities
- Researcher in study and research centers
- Academic coordinator in educational institutions
- Trainer in mathematics and statistics
Data analysis and statistics
- Statistical analyst in companies and authorities
- Business mathematics specialist
- Data analyst in the public and private sectors
- Specialist in quantitative methods for decision-making
Business and services
- Management information systems specialist
- Administrative coordinator in government and private institutions
- E-business specialist
- Entrepreneurship and small business advisor
Department news
Dr. Ahmed Taha Transferred to New El Alamein University
The Basic Sciences Department sends its sincere best wishes to Dr. Ahmed Taha on the decision transferring him to New El Alamein University, in appreciation of his academic competence and outstanding work during his time at the institute, and wishes him continued success in his academic career.
Mr. Alaa Abou El-Fotouh Appointed Assistant Lecturer in the Basic Sciences Department
The Basic Sciences Department is honoured to announce the appointment of Mr. Alaa Abou El-Fotouh as an assistant lecturer in the department, to support the teaching assistants and strengthen the department’s academic capacity, helping to develop teaching and raise students’ academic level.
Researcher Nani El-Said Gedara Seconded to the Basic Sciences Department
To support research and academic staff, researcher Nani El-Said Gedara has been seconded to the Basic Sciences Department, strengthening its academic and research work and helping it achieve its teaching and scientific goals.