English

This course consists of three parts. The first part covers the basics of the EU, including major theories of European integration, its core institutions, decision-making procedures, and legal order. In the second part, this course explores the major bilateral relations between the EU and third parties. The last part focuses on selected policy areas critical to the EU’s internal stability and external posture.

In the French legal system, contract law is the foundation for the comprehension of other fields of law, which often turn to its provisions to resolve complex legal issues that arise in business practice. For this reason, contract law is generally taught in the second year of studies, with the purpose of familiarizing students as soon as possible with legal terms such as “obligation”, “contract”, “liability”, which are approached from different angles throughout their university education. The teaching of this course in English allows the students, French or foreigners, to improve their formation in contract law in the language used in international business and to deepen their knowledge in the particularities of French Contract Law through different aspects of comparative law (Common Law, EU law, legislation of other European countries). References to other national legislations, especially to the ones of Common Law countries, give students the chance to identify similarities and differences on specific topics of contract law and develop an international culture in the field. Based on interactive lectures of two hours per week and on material support shared online every week, students are encouraged to think, compare, and understand profoundly the contractual techniques and methods. This course provides students with a critical qualification and ability to express themselves in English on sophisticated issues of French and comparative contract law. The ongoing process for the revision of the French Civil Law of the obligations, accomplished during Spring 2016, constitutes an excellent occasion for profound and comparative thought on fundamental concepts of Contract Law utilized by most of the legal systems all around the globe.

The course examines the financial decisions and strategies of multinational companies operating in international markets. Topics include foreign exchange markets, currency risk and hedging, financial forecasting, capital structure and long-term financing decisions, and the use of derivatives such as forwards, futures, and options. Students also explore international payment methods, multinational cash management, transfer pricing, and the effects of interest rates, inflation, and exchange-rate movements on international business. Case studies are used to analyze financial challenges and decision-making in multinational firms.  

This course introduces a wide range of manufacturing processes used in modern industry, including machining and assembly. It covers how the material properties of a product affect the performance of manufacturing processes.

This course introduce students to the literary culture of Ancient Rome. It is designed for students without any background knowledge of ancient literature and aims to offer a chronologically laid out, broad survey of periods, genres, ideas, and best-known authors of Roman literature and thought. 

This course introduces international regulations and the latest developments in intellectual property protection, and focuses on discussing relevant issues in the implementation of intellectual property law and future trends in intellectual property protection.

This course covers major topics in the Western study of Classics. In addition to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, this course will cover developments in the study of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China. It presents an introduction to the major themes and methods involved in the study of the ancient world. Drawing on scholarship in the fields of literature, archaeology, history, and manuscript studies, the course engages with the main theoretical and methodological advances in classics. Using case studies from the ancient world, the course opens perspectives for the comparative study of ancient cultures, and provides a helpful starting point in developing a well-rounded understanding of the classical traditions of the ancient world.

This course provides non-business and non-accounting students with an overview of the basic theories and practice of Business Finance/Financial Management. Whatever the size of the company and its industry, or the role of the job, understanding of corporate finance is crucial to the success of the individual and the financial viability of the corporation. This is a basic course in finance with emphasis on the major financial decisions made by companies and the valuation of investments made by them. Topics include fundamental concepts of risk and return, time value of money, interest rates, bond and stock valuation, corporate financing choices including techniques for investment analysis (capital budgeting), financing policy (capital structure), and dividend policy.

The course covers fundamental concepts and analytical tools used in corporate financial decision-making. Students learn to interpret financial statements, evaluate company performance, and apply financial techniques to investment and financing decisions. Topics include accounting fundamentals, time value of money, capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk and return, working capital management, financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and company valuation.

An introduction to the study of ancient history and classical archaeology in the Mediterranean world from the 8th century BC to the early Roman Empire (1st century AD). The focus is on the development of Rome in the Italian peninsula and the emergence of Rome as a major power in the Mediterranean world. The reigns of the early Roman emperors are also covered. DP requirements: Students must attend at least 80% of tutorials, submit the prescribed number of essays and assignments and write any class test that may be scheduled. Submission dates must be adhered to. Assessment: One two-hour examination in October/November counts for 50% of the final mark; coursework counts for 50%.