Page1 Professional Masters Program in Law and Economics (PMLE)
Page2 Program Overview The Professional Masters in Law and Economics (PMLE) is a joint program between Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) at Cairo University and Institute of Law and Economics (ILE) at Hamburg University. It offers students a double degree; one in Law granted by ILE (Masters of Law, LL.M.) and the second in Economics granted by the Department of Economics in FEPS (Professional Masters of Economics). It provides students with the opportunity to be engaged with top academics at both faculties. Program Objectives The program provides students with a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of law and economics and an advanced knowledge on the economic effects of divergent laws. It enables participants to apply the tools of economics to legal problems and this intellectual orientation pervades the curriculum. The program prepares the degree holders for a career in public organizations or multinational law firms.
Page3 Intended Learning Outcomes After Completing the Program, participants should be able to: Convey insights from Economic Analysis of Law (EAL) in a clear way to both specialized and non-specialized audience. Apply EAL in legal cases and to formulate policy opinions taking into account social responsibilities and possible economic impacts of different laws. Acquire the capabilities for pursuing additional studies autonomously. This includes, most notably, interdisciplinary research in legal and/or economic fields. Who can apply? The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor degree in law or economics. Applicants with a degree in Commerce, business administration, or other relevant social sciences may also apply under the condition that the completed study program includes a substantial number of courses in law and/or economics. If you're in doubt whether your degree qualifies, please contact nesreenseleem@feps.edu.eg.
Page4 Application Requirements 1. Degree certificates - A degree certificate stating that the student has successfully completed the listed program and obtained the listed degree. - An official transcript listing the grades obtained during the program. 2. CV in English 3. Motivation letter 4. Two recommendation letters 5. Proof of English proficiency Test results must not be older than two years. - International TOEFL Paper-based: 587 (minimum reading: 313, listening: 310, speaking: 340, writing: 353) Computer-based: 240 (minimum reading: 43, listening: 40, speaking: 60, writing: 67) Internet-based: 95 (minimum reading: 13, listening: 12: speaking: 18, writing: 21) - IELTS (Academic Module) Minimum score of 6.5 (minimum per section: 6.0) - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Grades A, B, C 6. Four personal photos and birth certificate Interested applicants should submit hard copies of all the required documents to the postgraduate office (Ground floor, FEPS). APPLICATION DEADLINE for the program starting in September is August, 15.
Page5 Program Structure The program covers 1.5 academic years, divided into three semesters and an introductory phase. In the second semester participants start their graduation projects under the joint supervision of FEPS and ILE professors. The third semester is held in ILE in Hamburg, Germany. All courses are compulsory. Pre-master Phase (September) Basics of Mathematics Basics of Economics Basics of Law Semester 1 (October December) Microeconomics Quantitative Tools for Law and Economics Introduction to Law and Economics Public Law and Economics I Semester 2 (February May) Competition Law and Economics International Economics and Related Laws Contract Law and Economics Submission of Proposals for Graduation projects Semester 3 (July) Corporate Law and Economics Advanced topics in Law and Economics Research Methodologies Seminars
Page6 Tuition Fees The tuition fees are 35,500 Egyptian Pounds that covers all the costs related to obtaining the Masters degree in addition to the costs of travelling and accommodation in Hamburg during the third semester. The fees are paid on 3 installments (11335 LE each) while the remaining 1500 LE is paid while applying. Expected Number of Students We target to accept a maximum of 20 students to keep the quality of the program outcomes.
Page7 Program Supervisors The Dean, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Prof. Dr. Hala El Saeed Head of Economics Department, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Prof. Dr. Samy El Sayed Program Director Prof. Dr. Abla El- Khawaga, Professor of Economics Technical Committee Ms. Nesreen Seleem, Assistant Lecturer of Economics Mr. Seif El-Din Radwan Contact details Center of Institutions, Economics, and Law in Egypt (CIELE) Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University First Floor, New Building, Room 29 Email: Ms. Nesreen Seleem: nesreenseleem@feps.edu.eg Mr. Seif El-Din Radwan: seif.radwan2111@gmail.com Phone: 02 37759367(65) internal: 34028