The HEC Paris / Georgetown University Law Center Double Degree Program in Management and Business Law is a unique degree program with an interdisciplinary methodology, exploring the connections that exist between business and legal practice.
The dual nature of the program intends to meet the ever-present demand for legal professionals with a comprehensive knowledge and awareness of management principles.
Since 1870, Georgetown Law has been an innovator in legal education. Georgetown boasts one of the largest full-time faculties in the world, filled with dedicated scholars and teachers who have expertise in a variety of practice settings as well as the classroom. Twenty-three of their professors have served as U.S. Supreme Court clerks and 39 have advanced degrees in other disciplines. In 2015, Georgetown’s law school was placed 24th in the FT global rankings.
HEC Paris is a world-leading business school, renowned for the quality of its degrees, faculty, and research (see HEC rankings). For more than a century, our history of academic excellence and selectivity has enabled us to train inspired and responsible leaders, capable of anticipating changes in the world and leading them.
With a broad exposure to management modules at HEC Paris followed by an in-depth study of business law at Georgetown, this 2-year program provides students with a complete understanding of the respective fields and equips them with the skills required to excel in them.
In addition to receiving a world-class education, students will also have the unique cultural opportunity to live and study in two distinctive capital cities. To make the most of their time in France and the US, French and English language classes are available at each of the institutions respectively.
Students benefit not only from the close ties that HEC Paris has developed with the business world but also those of Georgetown University, through various networking events, conferences and career fairs.
The HEC Alumni network alone, consists of more than 52,300 members in 127 countries.
As two leading academic institutions in Europe, HEC Paris and Technical University of Munich – School of Management have joined forces to create the Master in Management & Innovation double degree. This program provides a unique combination of management and technology expertise and is designed for high-potential students who aim to be the innovation managers of the future.
The students pursuing this double degree will be equipped with a set of skills as well as a strategic mindset in order to face the fundamental transformations regarding innovation.
TUM School of Management at Technical University of Munich (TUM), established in 2002, is building a bridge between management and technology studies with an international teaching and learning environment. Consistently achieving top positions in of business schools’ rankings in Germany, TUM School of Management attracts students and researchers from all over the world and has created a dynamic, inspirational and international community.
HEC Paris is a world-leading business school, boasting world-class degrees, faculty, and research (see HEC rankings). Since 1881, the school is dedicated to selecting the highest potentials and guiding them all the way to professional success and personal thriving.
Megatrends, such as growing globalization, new and more complex technologies, increasingly shorter innovation cycles and rising cost pressure are leading constantly to higher requirements that need to be met by intra- and entrepreneurs, as well as by future executive players in businesses.
The aim of the HEC Paris / TUM Master in Management & Innovation is to provide further education to young professionals in the areas of General Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology. With this high-quality double degree, the students gain all the competences they need to become innovation managers and the necessary know-how to apply their skills in business administration in all relevant technological surroundings. They are, therefore, highly attractive to potential employers, since in-depth knowledge at the interface between management and technology is in high demand in the business world.
The students in the Master in Management & Innovation have the opportunity to study in two vibrant European cities. Both TUM School of Management and HEC Paris boast campuses with fantastic sports and social facilities, including international student bodies. Therefore, they gain an international experience and meet a diverse group of high-level fellow students.
HEC Paris and TUM School of Management are devoted to helping their students build their career path. Each of the institutions has privileged connections with the business world and prestigious partners along with dedicated career departments that provide the students with personal advice, career events, workshops, and job boards.
The HEC Alumni network alone amounts to more than 52,300 members in 127 countries.
The students in the Master in Management & Innovation spend their first year at HEC Paris and second year at TUM. The curriculum includes classes and internships, as well as the preparation of the Master’s Thesis (*either at TUM School of Management or HEC Paris).
All courses are given in English, however, French and German language courses are offered at both Institutions.
The M1 year at HEC Paris is dedicated to General Management while the M2 year at TUM focuses on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology.
The first-year* of the master’s degree program in « International and European Law » is a French national degree, taught in English, fully recognized in Europe and complying with the Bologna process. This one-year program equals 60 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The MIEL aims at giving students a thorough knowledge of the private and public aspects of international and European legal issues. The program offers a comparative perspective, focuses on methodology with a view to provide the students with the tools needed for them to hold positions as lawyers in an international and European context.
A study trip to Brussels will be organised in the frame of this programme. The students will have the opportunity to discover the European Institutions.
* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years : Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.
Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 3
Prerequisites
IMPORTANT. Non European Union applicants : according to your country of origin and/or residence, you may have to follow a specific process with an earlier deadline. Get in touch with the Campus France office in your country.
In case of admission, the registration will take place at the university in September.
1st Semester (September to January)
Non-assessed courses:
2nd Semester (January to May)
Law and economics - 15hrs
International Trade Law - 15hrs
E-commerce - 9hrs
International Dispute Resolution - 15hrs
Company Law - 15hrs
Intellectual and Industrial Property law - 15hrs
Non-assessed courses:
At the end of the diploma, students who pass the exams, acquire 60 ECTS credits and are especially entitled to apply for the second year of the Master’s degree in France. Moreover, the students interested by this perspective can continue their Master 2 Studies in Toulouse University.
In particular, the MIEL gives the opportunity to apply for the second year of one of the Master’s degree programs taught in English (or both in English or French) at Toulouse 1 Capitole University, in the following areas of study :
• Comparative International Law,
• International Business Law,
• International Economic Law,
• Private International Law.
More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.
The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).
Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.
This second year* of Master in Comparative and European Private International Law (CEPIL) provides a research master’s degree. It is entirely taught in English and has been set up in September 2011 by a cooperation agreement between the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole and the University of Dundee in Scotland. This programme is a double degree giving the chance to the students into it to be graduated of a Master 2 and a LL.M (Latin Legum Magister) in the same time. The French Master is issued after having spent the first semester in the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole and the LL.M after the second semester in the University of Dundee. The LL.M certificate is presented during a graduation ceremony taking place in the University of Dundee.
This kind of programme remains unusual in France because of the cross competences, reflexes, methodology and knowledge necessary to the Internationalisation and especially Europeanisation of private law situations and regulations.
The LL.M is a diploma globally recognised, in particularly in the English countries. The graduation implies to write a short thesis in English according to the regulation of the University of Dundee.
* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years: Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.
Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 4
Admission conditions for the academic year 2017/2018 are currently updating.
You wish enter a master 2 in the university for 2017/2018: the procedure implies a selective access, considering there are no selections for the master 1. Considering a Master 1 (or equivalent) graduation in 2016/2017, your continuation into a master 2 is compelled by the regulation in force at the start of the academic year 2016/2017.
Are designed to enter this program the students who are graduated with a Master 1 in European Law, International Law, Business Law or in another specialty in Law or with an equivalent diploma from a foreign university.
This diploma is accessible for people with a certificate of partial validation of prior professional experience (VAE partielle) or academic experience (VES) in this academic area.
In any case, the admission is processed after review of the whole applicant’s academic and/or professional file and after reading of the motivation letter. The admission may be subject to acquirement of prerequisites.
Semester 1 – Université Toulouse 1 Capitole – 30 ECTS
UNIT 1 – FUNDAMENTAL COURSES : (82hrs – 15 ECTS)
Module 1: Private international law – General part
- Private international law - Fundamental rules and principles (20hrs)
- European Private international law (15hrs)
- Introduction to comparative Private international law (8hrs)
Module 2: Private international law – Specific areas
- Private international law and business law (15hrs)
- Private international law and contracts (15hrs)
- Private International law and Intellectual Property Law (9hrs)
UNIT 2 – SPECIALISED COURSES: (75hrs – 15 ECTS)
- European contract law (10hrs)
- European business law (10hrs)
- European criminal law (10hrs)
- Intellectual Property Law (10hrs)
- Conferences in European and International law and politics (mainly about the philosophical aspects of law) (10hrs)
- Legal English (15hrs)
- Project management
Semester 2 – University of Dundee – 30 ECTS
UNIT 3 (40hrs)
Module 1: PIL- Common Law Perspectives
Module 2 and 3 (to choose amongst the following):
- International Dispute Resolution;
- Corporate Governance;
- IP Law;
- Cross-border Tax Law;
- Competition Law;
- Banking and Financial Services Law;
- Private International Law of Family Matters;
- Oil and Gas Law.
LL.M ‘s thesis :
The student must produce a research thesis written in English. The topics will be chosen from a list made by the University of Dundee in association with the UT1.
This thesis has to be submitted by August according to the examination rules in the University of Dundee.
This work does not lead to an oral defence.
A professional internship is still possible but optional.
Programme cost: about 4000 euros
Some bonus points may be granted to the students who practice sports or participate to national or international moot court competition.
The teachings in the both semesters pave the way to European and international careers or employment which involves knowing how to manage different situation connected with international and European law.
The encouragement to the students to develop student life and initiatives is for the purpose of bringing out skills in organisation, communication, exchanges which are essential for any legal practitioner who works in a team, with potential partners from all around the world, in practice, international organisation, firm or university.
The exchange during the second semester is a chance for developing the abilities of adaptation and communication in an international context.
Professional opportunities are:
More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.
The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).
Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.
The Master’s degree (M2*) in International Economic Law (MINTEC) aims at giving students a thorough knowledge of international economic legal issues.
The programme focuses mainly on the study of the World Trade Organisation, of the European Union in an economic perspective and of international economic development. The MINTEC also aims at providing students with some basic knowledge of international law, contracts and markets regulations. The syllabus also aims at giving international students the basics in French legal methodology and in French as a foreign language.
A study trip to Brussels will be organised in the frame of this programme. The students will have the opportunity to discover the European Institutions.
The MINTEC is composed of two semesters of mandatory courses.
Two tracks are available: the Research track and the Professional track.
According to the French grading system, the master’s degree is a national diploma recognised in the European Union countries and which is equivalent to a Legum Magister (LL.M.).
* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years : Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.
Dual degree Master 2/LLM with Stetson University (Florida)
This program mainly deals with international economic law and international law. The student will spend the entire academic year at Stetson University College of Law.
At Stetson University College of Law, the student must complete all the require courses to get the International Law LL.M.. As for the elective courses, they must be chosen with the consent of the University of Toulouse. All the exam modalities at Stetson University College of Law are handled by the host university. More information about the curriculum.
To get the Master 2 International and Economic Law, the student must either write and defend a master's thesis or write a internship report. This internship must be 2 months (or 308 hours) long.
Admission
Only a few students will be admitted for this dual degree program.
A 80 TOEFL IBT or 6.0 IELTS score or equivalent is required.
Tuition fees : 3000 euros
SELECTION
The admission committee will assess your application based on academic results, English proficiency, personal experiences (international and/or professional) and motivation.
IMPORTANT. Non European Union applicants : according to your country of origin and/or residence, you may have to follow a specific process with an earlier deadline. Get in touch with the Campus France office in your country.
REGISTRATION
If you are selected for this programme, the registration will take place at the university in September.
1st SEMESTER (from September to March)
Module 1 – European Organizations (39hrs – 10 ECTS)
European Union Construction (9hrs)
Litigation Strategy in a European Context (9hrs)
Single Market & Foreign Goods/Services and Foreigners (9hrs)
Selected Issues of EU Competition Law (12hrs)
Module 2 – International Trade Organisation (38hrs – 8 ECTS)
Regional Trade Agreements, comparative study (20hrs)
World Trade Organization (18hrs)
Module 3 – International Law (33hrs – 6 ECTS)
Current Issues of Public International Law (12hrs)
Current issues of private international law (21hrs)
Module 4 – Contracts and companies (27hrs – 5 ECTS)
Negotiations & Drafting of Contracts (6hrs)
International company law (9hrs)
Comparative contract law (12hrs)
Module 5 – International Investment and Finance (24hrs – 5 ECTS)
Module 6 – Regulation of Markets & Litigation (36hrs – 6 ECTS)
Evolution of State intervention (12hrs)
Law and Development (12hrs)
International Arbitration (12hrs)
Module 7 – Methodology / Language (28hrs – 1 ECTS)
English or French (25hrs)
Documentary Researches (3hrs) (optional)
2nd SEMESTER (from April to September)
Module 8 – Master's thesis (Research Track) or Internship (2 months minimum éq. 308hrs) + Report (Professional Track) (19 ECTS)
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES :
Students that obtain the MINTEC have several legal job opportunities, and especially those in relation with international economic law. The programme provides them with the skills needed to hold positions in law firms, companies but also in public services, and international or European institutions.
Students opting for the Research Track can pursue academic research.
More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.
The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).
Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.
