Workshop Agenda – Helwan University

Workshop Agenda – Capital University

Hosted by Capital University, this pivotal workshop focused on the operationalization of the FinTechBa Master’s program, finalizing the curriculum alignment, joint admission procedures, and the comprehensive accreditation roadmap

From Curriculum Design to Operational Governance

Building upon the curricula foundations established during the previous workshop at Madeira University, this 4th Workshop at Capital University represents the transition from academic design to administrative and legal implementation. The consortium gathered to ensure that all joint procedures—from student enrollment to degree awarding—are aligned with both European (EMJM) and national standards

Workshop Facilitators and Partner Contributions

Key experts from the partner institutions led the technical sessions to finalize the program's framework

University of Sousse (Tunisia)

Key Facilitators :

Dr Dalel Kanzari, Dr Maha Khemaja, Dr Imen Berguiga, Mr Hichem Romdhani.

Contribution:

Led discussions on EQF/ECTS matching, unified admission criteria, financial co-funding models, and student support services

Capital University (Egypt)

Key Facilitators:

Dr Lamia Kamel, Dr Engy Yahia.

Contribution:

Hosted the institutional reception and led sessions on curriculum specialization tracks, internationalization strategy, and the legal joint degree policy

Comprehensive Workshop Agenda

Day 1: January 11th, 2026 – Official Meeting with University Administration

Location: Capital University Campus.
Morning: Official reception by the President of Capital University, Vice Presidents, and the Dean of the Faculty
Official Session: Discussion on project objectives and institutional collaboration within the university’s internationalization strategy
Afternoon: Presentation of previous workshop outcomes and assessment of the university's readiness for the pilot phase

Day 2: January 12th, 2026 – Curriculum Review and Approval

• Location: Zamalek Campus

• Morning: Final curriculum review and alignment of course structures among academic institutions, matching competencies with European frameworks (EQF & ECTS)

• Afternoon: Formal approval of Core and Elective courses, and validation of the Program Delivery Model (Face-to-face, Blended, and Online)

Day 3: January 13th, 2026 – Joint Procedures and Student Services

• Morning: Establishment of Unified Admission Criteria and demonstration of the joint electronic application platform

• Session: Definition of unified academic assessment standards and examinations

• Afternoon: Planning of Student Support Services (academic advising, mobility, language support, and digital resources) and presentation of the FinTechBa website structure

Day 4: January 14th, 2026 – Accreditation, Implementation, and Governance

• Morning: Detailed Accreditation Plan aligned with EMJM requirements and national regulations

• Administrative Management: Approval of the co-funding model and budget distribution among partners

• Afternoon: Finalization of the Joint Degree Policy, including legal templates for certificates and graduation arrangements

• Conclusion: Review of the final work plan, task distribution, and certificate handover

Workshop Outcomes and Deliverables Progression

The sessions at Capital University directly contributed to the finalization of key project deliverables (WP1)

D1.1

D1.1: Finalized joint student admission requirements and selection procedures

D1.3

D1.3: Established plan for common student services (visa, language, and mobility)

D1.5

D1.5: Approved joint administrative and financial management strategy.

D1.6

D1.6: Validated Joint Degree Policy and legal certificate templates