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Testimonials ECAR (2009-2012)

Students from the Master program "Economic Change in the Arab Region", the predecessor program of EMEA, were asked several questions related to the program and how it is beneficial for their careers.

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"I work as a Senior Business Analyst, with a focus on the MENA region. We work for global consulting companies, which provide services to entrepreneurs and governmental entities as well."

Omneya Ibrahim from Egypt - Senior Business Analyst (2012 cohort of ECAR)

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"My internship at GIZ and the focus on MENA region in this position was also very helpful for me in getting this job."

Noor Abdelhafez from Egypt – Senior Business Analyst (2012 cohort of ECAR)

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"I am working as a financial reporting and projects analyst in Singapore,. The international aspect of my Master’s Degree was definitely a major asset. The Master’s Programme also helps me a lot in developing the strategic thinking as well as the mindset."

Ahmed Abdelsatter from Egypt - Financial Reporting and Projects Analyst (2011 cohort of ECAR)

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"I got my job as a senior economist is already embedded in Policy Shapers and Regulations. My thesis project was very helpful for me in getting the job as these topics are among the fields we are working on."

Ala'a Kolkaila from Egypt - Senior Economic Researcher (2011 cohort of ECAR)

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"The Master’s programme has also been helpful for my current job in developing the logic way of thinking, how to approach research and how to use tools to collect data."

Bassel Elkhateeb from Egypt – Business Analyst (2011 cohort of ECAR)

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"I got my job as an economic consultant in Maxwell Stamp LLC.. We work primarily in the MENA region on various topics like international trade, energy policy, and utilities sector reform and development to name a few. Macroeconomics, econometrics and international trade helped me a lot in landing as well as doing my current job."

Samar Sabie from Egypt – Economic Consultant (2011 cohort of ECAR)

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"Through the Master programme, I was well prepared to work in an international business environment, since the intercultural methods have been covered during my studies have helped me to shape an idea on how to behave in a multinational atmosphere."

Husam Al Dakak from Syria - Project Manager (2011 cohort of ECAR)

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"I co-founded my own consultancy with a partner in Turkey, where I am now the director. The Master’s Degree has been helpful for me in my current position in terms of networking, different management and technical modules, as well as organizational theory."

Youssef Almustafa from Syria – Director of a Consulting Firm (2009 cohort of ECAR)