Graduate Program

MA of Egyptian Archaeology
This program is designed for scholars who have a background in
Egyptology, Archaeology, Tourism, or Ancient History. Those coming
from other backgrounds can take a few undergraduate courses as prerequisites to the MA. The degree will provide advanced knowledge on
the philology and archaeology of Ancient Egypt. Students are also
encouraged to take courses from other master degrees that better suit
their thesis. There will be different tracks depending on the courses
taken such as philology, archaeology and interpretation, cultural
heritage management, and digital Egyptian archaeology. The degree is
formed of taught courses, practical field work or museum placement
and a thesis.

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Key Learning outcomes for the major:

Attain professional knowledge of Ancient Egypt

Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid fieldwork experience and knowledge
Develop a clear career path in the field of Egyptian Archaeology
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Work as researchers on the different academic projects of
Egyptian archaeology
Work as a field archaeologist in Egyptian Archaeology on the
different foreign missions working in Egypt
Work in the Ministry of Antiquities as archaeologists or in
museums in Egypt or abroad with Egyptian collections
Teach undergraduate level courses in university
Pursue a doctorate degree

Potential Academic Collaborators: University of College London,

American University in Cairo, and UC Berekely
Potential Collaboration: Ministry of Antiquities, American Research
Centre in Egypt (ARCE), The German Archaeological Institute and The
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RHET 500: GRADUATE RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS

EGPT 501: CULTURE AND SOCIETY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
EGPT 502: GRAECO-ROMAN EGYPT
EGPT 503: THE DAWN OF EGYPTOLOGY, COLONIALISM AND EGYPTOMANIA
EGPT 504: EGYPT AND AFROCENTRISM
EGPT 505: ADVANCED ANCIENT EGYPTIAN LITERATURE
EGPT 506: SITE AND OBJECT INTERPRETATION IN THE EGYPTIAN CONTEXT
EGPT 507: OLD AND LATE EGYPTIAN
EGPT 508: HIERATIC
EGPT 509: DEMOTIC
EGPT 510: FIELDWORK
EGPT 511: THESIS
EGPT 599: SELECTED TOPICS IN EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Museum Studies






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This program is opened to professional from the different backgrounds

who are interested in a career in museums and exhibitions. Students
might have to take undergraduate courses as pre-requisites to the
masters degree depending on their previous studies. The program
provides both academic and professional experience in the different
aspects of museology through critical analysis of the role of museums
in the 21st century. Students are encouraged to take courses from the
different other programs that better fits their thesis and future plans.
The program is divided into course work, a practicum and a thesis.

Key Learning Outcomes for the MA:

Attain professional knowledge all the different aspects of

museum work
Develop museum management skills
Acquire the full experience of working and running a museum
Able to publish academically for museums
Develop a clear path in your career in museum studies
Employment Opportunities

Work in the different museums in the world

Work with the different temporary exhibition halls
Work on research projects in museums
Work in private companies that are specialized in museum
displays
Work in private museums and collections
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Potential Academic Collaborators: University College of London,

University of Washington, University of Bath spa, Norwich University of
Arts, and Marist College: Institute of Lorenzo di Medici.
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(ICOM), UNESCO, Ministry of Antiquities (Museum of Elephantine),
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), National Museum of Egyptian
Civilisation (NMEC), Museum of Aswan, The Paul Getty Institute, New
Louvre Museum of Dubai, The British Museum, Turin Museum, The
Agriculture Museum in Cairo, Cairo Museum, Coptic Museum in Cairo,
Islamic Museum in Cairo, The Ethnographic Museum, Islamic Ceramics,
and The Children Museum in Cairo
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RHET 500: GRADUATE RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS
MSUM 501: HISTORY OF MUSEOLOGY
MSUM 502: THE MUSEUM: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
MSUM 503: ADVANCED PUBLIC/COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY
MSUM 504: COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS
MSUM 505: INVENTORY, DOCUMENTATION AND RESEARCH
MSUM 506: OBJECTS INTERPRETATION: DISPLAY, EXHIBITS AND EXHIBITIONS
MSUM 507: THE ROLE OF MUSEUMS IN EDUCATION
MSUM 508: THE MUSEUM VISITOR: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MUSEUM ACCESSIBILITY
MSUM 509: MUSEUM MANAGEMENT
MSUM 510: MUSEUM PRACTICUM
MSUM 511: THESIS
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Coptic Archaeology
This program is opened for scholars coming from different
backgrounds. Those who do not have a background in archaeology or
history will have to take a few courses as pre-requisites. The program
studies the historic period of Egypt from the Late Antique Period until
the present times. Students will study the history, art, architecture,

costumes, liturgy and language of the Coptic Tradition. The program

will be divided into courses, practicum and a thesis.
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Key Learning Outcomes for the MA:
Attain professional knowledge of the Coptic Heritage
Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid fieldwork experience and knowledge
Develop a clear career path in the field of Coptic Archaeology
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Employment Opportunities:

Work as researchers on the different academic projects of Coptic

archaeology
Work as a field archaeologist in Coptic Archaeology on the

different foreign missions working in Egypt

Work in the Ministry of Antiquities as archaeologists or in

museums in Egypt or abroad with Coptic collections

Teach undergraduate level courses in university

Pursue a doctorate degree



Potential Academic Collaborators: Macquarie University, New
York University (Institute for the study of the Ancient World),
.University of Mnster, and University of Oxford
Potential Collaboration: The Coptic Church, Centre for Coptic
Heritage in Stevenage UK, The Coptic Heritage Preservation
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EGYPT IN THE LATE ANTIQUE PERIOD
COPTIC ICONOGRAPHY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE
MONASTICISM AND THE DESERT FOREFATHERS
HISTORY OF THE COPTIC PATRIARCHS
COPTIC ARCHAEOLOGY AND SITE INTERPRETATION
THE LIVING HERITAGE OF THE COPTIC CHURCH
COPTIC LANGUAGE
ADVANCED READING OF COPTIC RELIGIONS AND NON-RELIGIOUS TEXTS
CHRISTIAN NUBIA
FIELDWORK
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Islamic Art and Architecture

This program is opened for students from archaeology, history and
architecture backgrounds. Other students from related disciplines can
pursue the degree after taking the adequate pre-requisites. This
program focuses on the Islamic art and architecture through the
different historical periods. Students are encouraged to take courses
from related disciplines that better suit their thesis and future plans.
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Key Learning Outcomes for the MA:

Attain professional knowledge of the Islamic Art and Architecture

Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid fieldwork experience and knowledge
Develop a clear career path in the field of Islamic Art and
Architecture

Employment Opportunities:

Work in the numerous conservation projects of Islamic

architecture

Work in related excavations and documentation projects

Work in projects related to urban planning of historical
cities
Work in various research projects related to the Islamic
Heritage
Pursue a doctorate degree

Potential Academic Collaborators: SOAS, University of Oxford,

American University in Cairo
Potential Collaboration: Ministry of Antiquities of Egypt, The Agha
Khan Foundation
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ISLM 501: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE HISTORY OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
ISLM 502: ADVANCED ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE
ISLM 503: THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND EUROPE
ISLM 504: ADVANCED ISLAMIC ARCHAEOLOGY
ISLM 505: ADVANCED ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS
ISLM 506: REUSE OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN UNIQUENESS OF MIDDLE EASTERN
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SELECTED TOPICS IN ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE

International Cultural Heritage Law

This program is available for law students or related degrees. It will
provide the students with all the necessary formation to become legal
advocates of the cultural heritage. Students will learn effectively the
different laws and legislations that equip them in their future
vocations. They will also be subjected to the different critical issues of
heritage ownership, illicit digging and conflict situations. The program
will be divided into courses, practicum and a thesis.





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Key Learning Outcomes of the MA:
Attain professional knowledge of the International Cultural
Heritage Law
Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid legal knowledge of Cultural Heritage and international
conventions
Acquire a background on the different conflicts of world heritage

Employment Opportunities:

Work for ministries of foreign affairs who deal directly with

repatriation
Work for ministries of antiquities and culture on repatriation

Work in private firms that provide consultancy work on the

matter
Work in international boards that aim at heritage protection such
as UNESCO, and ICOM
Work for libraries and archives
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Potential Academic Collaborators: University of Caduzo in New

York, University College of London, La Sapienza, University of
Heidelberg, London School of Economics, University of Warwich
Potential Collaboration: ICCROM, UNESCO, ICOM, ISISCO, State
Department CPAC, International Law Association
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CHLW 501: OVERVIEW OF CULTURAL HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL
LEGISLATION
CHLW 502: CULTURAL PROPERTY AND ARMED CONFLICT
CHLW 503: THE ART MARKET: ETHICAL AND LEGISLATIVE PERSPECTIVES
CHLW 504: THE ILLICIT DIGGING AND TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
CHLW 505: WHOSE PAST? CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF HERITAGE OWNERSHIP
CHLW 506: INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE PROTECTION
CHLW 508: RESTITUTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES OF CULTURAL PROPERTY: LEGAL
PROCEDURES
CHLW 509: CRIMINOLOGY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THEFTS
CHLW 510: INTERNSHIP
CHLW 511: THESIS
CHLW 599: SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW

Cultural Heritage Management and

Economics
This program is opened for students from different disciplines provided
they take a limited number of pre-requisite courses. Students from
archaeology, history, management and economics are encouraged to
apply. This masters degree is highly geared towards the management
of archaeological site through the different critical dynamics of
accessibility, social history, and education. The program as well has a
strong focus on economic development through cultural heritage for
sustainability. Students are encouraged to take courses from other
disciplines within the collage to better fit their thesis and future plans.
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Key Learning Outcomes of the MA:
Attain professional management skills in cultural heritage
Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid knowledge of Cultural Heritage management and
economic development
Acquire a background on the different dynamics of sustainable
development of sites of heritage value

Employment Opportunities:

Work in the private sector dealing with cultural heritage industry

and investment
Work for international entities such as the World Bank, UNDP and
UNESCO
Work for NGOs working on poverty alleviation in areas of cultural
heritage value
Work in the different departments of the public sector concerned
Start-up an investment project in the field of cultural heritage
Pursue a doctorate degree

Potential Academic Collaborators: University of SDA Bocconi in

Milano, University of IMT Lucca, University of Durham, University of
Kent with University of Athens,
Potential Collaboration: World Bank, UNESCO, UNDP, USAID, EU
Commission in Cairo, Local NGOs such as Kunoz Nubian for
development through Cultural Heritage
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RHET 500: GRADUATE RESEARCH

HERT 501: CULTURE AND ARTS: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC POLICY
HERT 502: URBAN HERITAGE AND ECONOMY OF UNIQUENESS
HERT 503: PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT
HERT 504: CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
HERT 505: TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND HERITAGE ECONOMICS
HERT 506: THE INTANGIBLE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HERT 507: THE ART AND CRAFTS ECONOMICS AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
HERT 508: CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN
THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
HERT 509: CULTURAL HERITAGE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
HERT 510: INTERNSHIP
HERT 511: THESIS
HERT 599: SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW
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Space Archaeology: Remote Sensing, GIS and 3D modelling
This program is opened for students with backgrounds in archaeology,
architecture, history or surveying. Others interested in the program will
need to take the needed pre-requisites. This program aims at providing
students with the state-of-the-art technology in the field of cultural
heritage. This includes remote sensing, Geographic Information
System, Satellite Imagery usage, and 3D modelling. This program will
be a novelty in Egypt and the Middle East region and will be highly
needed in application of different disciplines. The program will have a
multi-disciplinary approach and students are encouraged to take
courses from other disciplines to better fit their thesis and future
research. The program will be divided into courses, practicum and a
thesis.
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Key Learning Outcomes of the MA:
Attain professional mapping skills, remote sensing and 3D
scanning
Able to publish academic papers in the discipline with
international standards
Develop a thesis using state of the art knowledge and technology
Have solid technical and theoretical knowledge of spatial analysis
in cultural heritage
Apply the technical knowledge to the theoretical framework

Employment Opportunities:

Work in all mapping projects of cultural heritage

Work in urban planning of sites of heritage value
Work in the documentation projects of objects in museums and
magazines using 3D technology
Work in digital heritage companies such as factum arte
Work in the public sector such as in the ministry of antiquities,
culture and heritage
Pursue a doctorate degree
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Potential Academic Collaborators: University of UCL, University of

Cambridge,
Potential Collaboration: China Archaeological Council (CAC); already
interested in funding the technological laboratory, ESRI, CNR of Pisa,
and CNR of Montelibretti in Rome.
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SRGS 502: GIS APPLICATIONS: HISTORIC GEOGRAPHY AND LANDSCAPE RECONSTRUCTION

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REMOTE SENSING AND SATELLITE IMAGERY IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
ADVANCED SPATIAL ANALYSIS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
3D MODELLING AND CONSERVATION APPLICATIONS
PRACTICUM
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Specialized Programs



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Cultural Heritage Management

Key Learning Outcomes:
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URBAN HERITAGE AND ECONOMY OF UNIQUENESS
PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY AND COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT
CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

Museology: Management and Exhibition

Key Learning Outcomes:
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COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

INVENTORY, DOCUMENTATION AND RESEARCH
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Community/Public Archaeology
Key Learning Outcomes:
HERT 202: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY
ARCHAEOLOGY (3CRDTS)
HERT 400: CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT
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MSUM 503: ADVANCED PUBLIC/COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY
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Maritime Archaeology
Key Learning Outcomes:
MRTM 400: BRIEF HISTORY OF SEAFARING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN/RED SEA/INDIAN OCEAN
MRTM 401: COSTAL ARCHAEOLOGY: PORTS AND TRADE CENTERS IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
MRTM 402: UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY PRACTICUM I

Mrtm 403: Underwater Archaeology Practicum II

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SALVAGE/RESCUE ARCHAEOLOGY
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Arch 301: Theory of Archaeology, Survey and Excavation (2
Crdts)
Arch 402: Excavation and Survey Practicum (2 Crdts)

Resc 500: Risk Assessment for Archaeological Sites

Resc 501: Practicum: Rescue excavation and documentation
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FIELD SCHOOL: EXCAVATION SURVEY
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Arch 301: Theory of Archaeology, Survey and Excavation (2
Crdts)
Arch 402: Excavation and Survey Practicum (2 Crdts)
Dsgn 300: GIS in Archaeology and Survey (2 Crdts)
Arch 500: Field school
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HERITAGE TECHNOLOGIES
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Srgs 501: Remote Sensing in Archaeology
Srgs 503: GIS Applications: History and Archaeology
Srgs 505: Database Construction for Remote Sensing and
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1. DEMAND FOR THE PROGRAM
IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A WORLD CLASS PROGRAM, THE ARAB
ACADEMY PLANS ON SECURING THE BEST POSSIBLE FACULTY
MEMBERS WITH WELL-KNOWN RECORDS. THE PLAN IS ALSO TO

GET

THE BEST POSSIBLE STUDENTS ESPECIALLY FOR THE DEGREE

PROGRAMS.

THE

SHORT TERM PROGRAMS THAT WILL BE OFFERED

MAY CATER TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STUDENTS WHO MAY ALSO BE

PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN GOVERNMENTAL OR NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DEAL WITH CULTURAL
HERITAGE.

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THE PAST FEW YEARS SEVERAL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN

INTRODUCED WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS.

ARCHAEOLOGY IN
THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER FACULTY IN QENA, AND BY NEXT YEAR
(ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017), THERE WILL BE A FACULTY OR
ARCHAEOLOGY IN LUXOR.
GOVERNMENTAL

FACULTY

THERE IS NOW A
ASWAN UNIVERSITY.

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AS FOR THE COUNTRIES IN THE REGION, THE EMIRATES, OMAN AND
QATAR HAVE BECOME EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN CULTURAL
HERITAGE IN RECENT YEARS, PARTICULARLY WITH FUTURE PROSPECTS
OF FINDINGS ALTERNATIVES TO PETROLEUM. THEY ARE NOW
HIGHLIGHTING AND RESTUDYING THEIR OWN CULTURAL HERITAGE, IN
ADDITION TO ESTABLISHING MUSEUMS OF REPLICAS IN ORDER TO
EDUCATE THEIR OWN PEOPLE IN HUMAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
THROUGH MUSEUM PEDAGOGY.
COUNTRIES SUCH AS

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AFRICAN COUNTRIES,
AND ERETRIA ARE NOW

FOR THE

NIGERIA, ETHIOPIA

UNDERGOING A MAJOR CHANGE WHERE THEY ARE INVESTING IN THEIR

PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY WOMEN.

IN

RECENT INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES IN DIFFERENT SPECIALIZATIONS, IT BECAME APPARENT

AFRICAN COUNTRIES SENT

WOMEN, SOMETIMES OVER THIRTY

THAT THE GOVERNMENTS OF SEVERAL

VERY LARGE DELEGATIONS OF

WOMEN THAT WHOSE EXPENSES THEY COVERED IN COOPERATION

WITH THEIR PRIVATE SECTOR, SO THE WOMEN COULD ATTEND THE
CONFERENCES.

A NEW AWARENESS IS NOW ALSO MAKING ITS WAY

THROUGH THE UN ORGANIZATIONS SPEAKING ABOUT THE
ENVIRONMENT AND TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE HERITAGE, SO MANY
AFRICAN COUNTRIES ARE NOW TRYING TO CONCENTRATE ON THEIR
OWN CULTURAL HERITAGE WHEREAS IN THE PAST IT WAS LEFT TO

WESTERN COUNTRIES PRIMARILY EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AND

USA, TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY THE CULTURE OF OTHER
COUNTRIES WHO CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO HUMANITY.

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2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES
REGARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, GRADUATES OF THESE
PROGRAMS CAN EITHER WORK IN MUSEUMS, OR TEACH IN EITHER
SCHOOLS OR UNIVERSITIES. THEY MAY ALSO WORK IN MUSEUMS AND
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES WHICH ARE CONSIDERED OPEN AIR MUSEUMS,
AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS DEALING WITH CULTURAL HERITAGE. IN ORDER TO
ENSURE THAT OUR GRADUATES HAVE EXCELLENT CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES, WE HAVE TO GET THE BEST POSSIBLE FACULTY AND
STUDENTS.

LANGUAGES ARE ALSO A MAJOR ASSET FOR GRADUATES

OF ANY PROGRAM. READING KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH AND GERMAN
SHOULD BE OFFERED IN THE PROGRAM. ITALIAN IS ALSO OF MAJOR
INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND SHOULD BE OFFERED
AT LEAST AS AN ELECTIVE.

AS

FOR SHORT TERM PROGRAMS, THE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAY BE

TAKING SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS WILL GAIN EXPERIENCE IN

SPECIALIZED AREAS AND MAY ENHANCE THEIR CAREER, OR SHIFT

INTERESTS WITHIN THE SAME WORK PLACE.

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PROGRAMS IN OTHER

3. COMPARABLE

PRESENT THERE ARE SIMILAR PROGRAMS ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL

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AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.

EGYPTIAN

THE LOCAL LEVEL, THERE ARE SEVERAL FACULTIES IN

ON

GOVERNMENTAL UNIVERSITIES WHICH OFFER programs in the fields of

Egyptian and Near Eastern Archaeology and Antiquities, tourism, and there is
an Institute of African Studies which is part of Cairo University and is very
similar in structure to a faculty. Those all offer undergraduate and graduate
programs in Arabic. At one point Ain Shams University in Cairo offered an
Egyptian Archaeology program in French language in cooperation with the
French Cultural Institute and French Embassy in Egypt. It is no longer offered.

As for the private sector, most private institutions in Egypt aiming at profit
prefer to offer programs in the field of tourism rather than archaeology since
tourism will traditionally provide jobs which offer higher salaries. Misr
University for Science and Technology in 6 th of October city in Giza (MUST),
also has a program which offers a degree in the specialization of the
Archaeology of the Arab Peninsula.




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On the international level, the most prestigious universities in the world have
archaeology programs. Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool and
University College, London, all have very good programs. In France, the
Sorbonne and University of Lyons have excellent programs. Germany has
several prestigious programs particularly the programs in Berlin, Gottingen,
Munich and Bonn. Belgium also has several prestigious programs despite
being a small country. Those are among the countries traditionally most
interested in this field of study. Other countries are now studying
archaeology quite avidly including Denmark, Japan, Chine, and the Czech
Republic.






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4.

Potential Collaboration

Currently, there is an initial intent agreement with UC Berkeley

department of Near Eastern Studies to form an academic partnership with

our program. The terms are yet to be decided in terms of exchange,
accreditation and joint collaboration. This will provide our students a good
chance for studying abroad and provides the students from UC Berkeley a
good opportunity for fieldwork and exchange.
There is an initial agreement with the Beijing Women Federation and China
Archaeological Center for exchange in the field of cultural heritage
technology.

Another prospects are University of Bocconi in Milano and IMT Lucca in the

fields of cultural heritage management and economics.

An official visit was carried out for the American cultural attach and an

MOU is currently being drafted for collaborative efforts with the embassy
and the USAID.
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5.

The programme will require a place with a number of classrooms with

educational facilities, such as white boards or smart boards, computer
projector facilities and air conditioners due to the hot weather in Aswan.

Library
As for the library, it should have a spacious area and a computer server to
catalogue the collection, in addition to serving as a place to store a large
number of digital monographs and periodicals. Fundraising for the library will
start immediately and the US embassy has showed interest in partial funding
of the library.

Exhibition Area
An exhibition area is needed for the different projects of the graduate and
undergraduate students of the program. The area can also host external exhibits
carried in conjunction with the museums of Aswan.
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Archaeological Concession
Right at the edge of the new building construction in Aswan, lies an
archaeological site. The Ministry of Antiquities has proposed this site to be the
concession for the new college since it is right at the foot edge of the students. It
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Laboratories:
Archaeometry: An archaeometric laboratory is needed, where
students can learn all the necessary analytical chemistry basics. The more
advanced training courses of dating and conservation can be through placement
in the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Civilisation or the IFAO.
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Bioarchaeology: A simple laboratory for bioarchaeology will

include all the needed equipment for archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology in
terms of microscopes, sieves, storage and others.
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Technology:

This laboratory will have the needed remote sensing

equipment, Geographic Information System (GIS) computers, scanners and
printers, and 3D scanners and printers. These will be carried out in conjunction
with the China Archaeological Center and the 3D laboratory of the CNR of Rome
in Montelibretti.
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Fundraising and International Relations Unit

This unit will be responsible for all the international relations of the new college
and will also work on finding funding and writing applications for the different
projects the department will do locally, regionally and internationally.
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Career, Training and Job Placement Unit

This unit will take care of the practical training of the different students in the
different cultural heritage segments. It will also work on helping the graduates
find jobs locally, regionally and internationally. It will also help with the faculty
members write adequate recommendation letters for the different students
depending on the different training and job opportunities.

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Financial Prospects

This new college is planned to become the consultation cluster for services in
Archaeology and Cultural Heritage locally, regionally and internationally. It will
provide expert opinion on the various projects and team up with different local,
regional and international bodies. The college will also provide training through
external funding to the different governmental entities in Egypt, Africa and the
Arabian Peninsula on the state-of-the-art topics in cultural heritage. The college
will seek continuous scholarships from the African Bank to support the study of
African students in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The rest of the
financial gains will be through regular students admissions, who will graduate
with a different set of skills different from those in most of the other universities
in Egypt and the region. These set of skills will enable them to work in various
sectors related to cultural heritage as well as on different creative start-ups that
the excellence cluster will help with. This will create a large market share for the
program in comparison to all the others that teach archaeology and cultural
heritage.











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7.
YEAR
2016-2017

2017

Strategic Plan
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY
Offer elective courses on archaeology and cultural heritage to
students in all academic departments in Aswan, Cairo, Alexandria
and Portsaid
Start Training courses for the Ministry of Antiquities in Aswan,
Cairo, Alexandria and Portsaid

Start the first two MA programs in Cultural Heritage Management

and Economics and International Cultural Property Law
Start the Undergraduate Program in Aswan Freshman Students
Start the Second two MA programs in Space Archaeology and
Museum Studies
Sophomore Students
Start the Final MA programs in Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic
Archaeology
Junior Students
Senior Year Students
Graduation of the BA First Class of Archaeology and Cultural
Heritage

2016-2017
2017

2017
2017
2018
2019
2019
2020
2021

SPRING 2017
FALL 2017
SPRING 2018
FALL 2018
SPRING 2019
FALL 2019
FALL 2020
SUMMER 2021

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