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CIES and the German University in Cairo will create a masters in CSR for decision-makers of the Middle East and North of Africa

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 23.03.2011

CIES and the German University in Cairo will create a masters in CSR for decision-makers of the Middle East and North of Africa

The German University in Cairo (GUC) has asked (Spanish acronym CIES), located at the Barcelona Science Park, to enter into agreement to establish a joint strategic alliance with the aim of designing a masters on Corporate Social Responsibility in the English language aimed at the leaders of companies that operate in the region of the Middle East and North Africa.


The objective is aimed at the training of executives regarding specific subjects on economic, social and environmental sustainability promoted by the European Union. For the development of this collaboration agreement, both institutions will submit a proposal for a masters in CSR within the framework of the , an initiative of the European Commission Directorate General for Education and Culture, the overall objective of which is to create an area of cooperation for the development of activities between UE universities and higher education centers of the East and South-East Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

The collaboration agreement between CIES and the GUC took place within the framework of the «, organized by the Research Centre on Economics and Society (CIES), the University of Barcelona and the German University in Cairo, held on the 1st and 2nd of March at the Faculty of Management Technology at the German University in Cairo (GUC). The seminar was attended by Isabel Vidal, chairwoman of CIES, who hosted the conference “Analysis of the CSR concept: The European Approach of Enterprises” and also presented the lines of research and academic programs of the foundation which she presides.

The Research Centre on Economics and Society (CIES) was created in Barcelona in 1992 its activity focuses on the study of the combination the different economic interests and social cohesion through research, academic teaching and dissemination of information, stimulating and giving support to the development of innovative projects and on the creation of platforms and networks that enhance their effects. CIES is part of the Barcelona Science Parc R+D+i, and is affiliated to the University of Barcelona (UB) to carry out joint research activities and training programs.

Presently, the CIES Foundation offers two masters on CSR in which on-line training is combined with in-classroom sessions:«» (MRS) and «» (MES). Both bourses are organized by CIES and by the Continued Education Institute of the University of Barcelona (IL3), in collaboration with the George State University in Atlanta (USA).

In addition, the Foundation offers a virtual campus making it possible for the foundation to offer an innovative training portfolio. The Foundation is also the promoter of the formed by students, researchers, teachers and professionals of the sector that provides permanence to the exchange of experiences.