About Us

Sadat Academy for Management sciences (SAMS) is a governmental educational institution that dates back to 1954 when the Public Administration Institute was established, followed by the National Institute for Management Development (NIMD) in 1961 and the Local Administration Institute in 1967.

In 1971, these institutes were merged into one institution called the National Institute for Management Development (NIMD).

SAMS came into being in February 1981 in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 127 of 1981, and was re-structured in compliance with Presidential Decree No. 3 of 2004 to emerge as a public authority and body corporate, having a scientific and cultural nature. As a governmental educational institution and a leading professional institution subject to Law No. 29 of 1973 on Egyptian Universities Regulation, SAMS stands on equal footing with other Egyptian universities with regard to authority, and obligations.

SAMS central mission is to enhance the professions of management, computer, and languages by advancing the study of these disciplines and enriching the professional development of its students and clients. It is also committed to shaping the future of managerial, computer and linguistic research and development. SAMS is mainly engaged in education, consultancy, training, and research. 

  1. Faculty of Management Sciences, located in Cairo (main branch),  Tanta, Port Said, Mansoura, Alexandria, Minia. It grants bachelor's degrees in administrative sciences, diplomas, master's and doctoral degrees.
  2. Faculty of Languages and Translation located in Cairo only. It awards bachelor’s degree in one of the following languages: English, Chinese or Spanish.
  3. Faculty of Computers and Information Specialties, located in Cairo only. It grants bachelor’s degree in one of the following specializations: Computer Science, Information Systems or Software Engineering.

SAMS Academic Council grants the following degrees:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in one of the following specializations:

1. Accounting.

2. Business Administration.

3. International Business Administration

4. Economics.

5. Production and operations management.

6. Human resource management.

7. Computer and information systems.

8. Applied statistics.

9. Insurance

10. Public and local administration.

B- Master's degree (MSc) in one of the following disciplines:

1. Accounting.

2. Business Administration.

3. International Business Administration

4. Economics.

5. Production and operations management.

6. Human resource management.

7. Computer and information systems.

8. Applied statistics.

9. Insurance

10. Public and local administration.

C- Diplomas in the following disciplines:

1- Business Administration,

2- Investment and finance management.

3- Marketing and Sales Management.

4- Management of hospitals and health services.

5- Hotel Management.

6- Human Resource Management.

7- Computer and information systems

  • Master's Degree in Professional Accounting (MPA):

This program allows specializations in the following areas: 

1. Financial Accounting

2. Auditing

3. Cost accounting and management accounting

4. Tax accounting

5. Judicial Accounting.

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the following disciplines:
  1. Management of health institutions and services,
  2. Banking management,
  3. International Business Management,
  4. Management of Finance, Investment and Capital Markets,
  5. Marketing Management,
  6. Human Resources Management,
  7. Management Information Systems.
  • Professional Doctorate degree in Business Administration in the following disciplines:

1 - Administration of health institutions and services,

2- Banking management,

3- International Business Administration,

4- Management of Finance, Investment and Capitsal Markets,

5- Marketing management,

6- Human Resource Management,

7 -Operations and Quality Management.

Every year SAMS holds an Employment Fair where the market leaders, multinational companies, joint ventures and start-ups, take part. The annual Fair represents a golden recruitment opportunity for both students and companies.