Faculty of Economic Studies & Political Science

    Study Program into Diploma

    Program of Study

    The study period of all post-graduate diploma is two academic years (equivalent to 32 credit hours), divided into four semesters. The student is taught four courses in each semester for two hours per week in each course. The study program of each diploma is detailed below. The student is awarded the diploma after passing the examination in all courses with a cumulative grade of at least (C-), which corresponds to 60%. The first year courses may be common among the diplomas of the same specialty, as these are the core courses in each field.

     

    First: Post-graduate Diplomas in Economics:

     

    The courses of the first two semesters are common among all the different diplomas in economics. These are as follows:

    First Semester Second Semester
    Microeconomic Theory Macroeconomic Theory
    Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets International Economics
    Economic Applications using the Computer Applied Statistics
    Elective Course Elective Course

     

    The student can choose an elective course in each semester from the following:

    1. Economic Development
    2. Economics of Arab Countries
    3. Egyptian Economy and its Contemporary Problems
    4. Economics of Human Resources

     

    For the second year of the diplomas in economics, the student can choose from the following branches:

    1. Diploma in Economics of Banking and Financial Markets
    2. Diploma in Islamic Economic and Banking Studies
    3. Diploma in Economic Feasibility Studies
    4. Diploma in the Economics of the Middle East

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Economics of Banking and Financial Markets” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Egyptian Banking System Banking Credit
    Theoretical Bases of Economic Feasibility Studies Bank Accounting
    Banking Legal Issues Practical Workshop
    Elective Course Elective Course

     

    The student can choose an elective course in each semester from the following:

    1. English Correspondence and Terminologies
    2. Islamic Banking
    3. Financial Analysis and Performance Evaluation
    4. Total Quality Management

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Islamic Economic and Banking Studies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Islamic Economic System Contemporary Islamic Economic Issues
    Islamic Jurisprudence Islamic Banking
    Theoretical Bases of Economic Feasibility Studies Comparative Monetary and Financial Policies and Systems
    Elective Course Elective Course

     

    The student can choose an elective course in each semester from the following:

    1. Investment and Islamic Projects Evaluation
    2. Islamic Finance of Small Projects
    3. Economic Relations between Islamic Countries
    4. Accounting of Islamic Corporations and Banks

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Economic Feasibility Studies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Econometrics Econometric Models and Applications
    Investment and Finance Policies Financial Analysis and Performance Evaluation
    Theoretical Bases of Economic Feasibility Studies Economic Feasibility Models and Applications
    Elective Course Elective Course

     

    The student can choose an elective course in each semester from the following:

    1. Economics of Small Enterprises
    2. Industrial and Transportation Economics
    3. Systems of Taxation and Customs
    4. Monetary and Banking Policies

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Economics of the Middle East” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Middle East Economies Development Experiences in the Middle East
    Economic Integration in the Middle East International Monetary and Economic Institutions
    Economic Relations and Cooperation Policies in the Middle East Practical Workshop
    Elective Course Elective Course

     

    The student can choose an elective course in each semester from the following:

    1. Economic Cooperation Experiences in the Middle East
    2. Globalization and the Middle East Economies
    3. International Political Relations
    4. Political Problems in the Middle East

     

    Second: Post-graduate Diplomas in Political Science:

     

    The courses of the first two semesters are common among all the different diplomas in political science. These are as follows:

    First Semester Second Semester
    Political Systems Foreign Policy Analysis
    International Political Relations Modern Evolution of Egyptian Politics
    General International Law International Organizations
    Political Ideology Central and Local Administration

     

    For the second year of the diplomas in political science, the student can choose from the following branches:

    1. Diploma in Political Studies
    2. Diploma in Parliament and Local Studies
    3. Diploma in Diplomatic and International Studies
    4. Diploma in Middle East Policies
    5. Diploma in Egyptian Policy

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Political Studies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Comparative Policies Political Development
    Political Sociology Regional and Specialized Organizations
    Arab Political Relations Geo-Politics
    Public Opinion and Media International Political Problems

     

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Parliament and Local Studies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Constitutional Law and the Evolution of Egyptian Constitutions Modern Political Life in Egypt
    The Parliament Political Development and Good Governance
    Democracy and Human Rights Local Policy
    Political Conflict and Managing Political Crises Public Finance and Financial Legislation

     

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Diplomatic and International Studies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Diplomacy Foreign Policies of Major Countries
    Egyptian Foreign Policy Politics of Africa
    Strategy and National Security International Economic Politics
    Politics in the Arab World International Political Problems

     

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Middle East Policies” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Governance Systems in the Middle East Political Currents in the Middle East
    Geo-Politics of the Middle East Policies of Major Countries in the Middle East
    Arab-Israeli Conflict Foreign Policies of Middle East Countries
    Economics of the Middle East Armed Conflicts in the Middle East

     

     

    The courses taught in the second year of the “Diploma in Egyptian Policy” are as follows:

    Third Semester Fourth Semester
    Geography of Egypt Egypt Foreign Policy
    Studies in Egyptian History Egypt National Security
    Egyptian Economy Modern Political Life in Egypt
    Studies in Egyptian Community Studies in Egyptian Culture