Program of Study of the Introductory Year to the Masters Degree
The student is required to study eight courses over the period of at least two semesters (equivalent to 24 credit hours). Each course is taught over three hours per week. The following is the program compulsory and elective courses in each academic field.
First: Introductory Year to PhD in Economics:
The student can choose one of the following specialized branches:
1. Development Economics
2. Monetary and International Economics
3. Islamic Economics
The courses taught in the branch of “Development Economics” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Studies in the Theory of Economic Development | Contemporary Issues in Financing Economic Development |
Econometric Models for Macroeconomic Policies | Economic Development and Foreign Trade |
Economics and Problems of Industrial and Energy Development | Economics and Problems of Agricultural and Maritime Resources Development |
Elective Course from: - Advanced Studies in Macroeconomic Theory - Monetary and Financial Planning and Policies - World Experiences in Development |
Elective Course from: - Advanced Studies in Microeconomic Theory and Welfare Economics - Economics of Human Development and Distribution - Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Development |
The courses taught in the branch of “Monetary and International Economics” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Studies in Macroeconomic Theory | Advanced Studies in Microeconomic Theory and Welfare Economics |
Modern Theories in Foreign Trade and International Finance | Econometric Models for Macroeconomic Policies |
Advanced Studies in Contemporary Monetary Theories and Policies | Economics of International Financial and Capital Markets |
Elective Course from: - Monetary and Banking Systems and Policies in Emerging Countries - Economics and Problems of Foreign Investment - Economics and Problems of International Economic Integration |
Elective Course from: - Regional and International Agreements and Cooperation Policies - Balance of Payment and Foreign Exchange Policies in Emerging Countries - International Monetary and Economic Organizations |
The courses taught in the branch of “Islamic Economics” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Studies in Macroeconomic Theory | Monetary Theories and Policies in Contemporary Economic Systems |
Investment and Musharkah Financing System in Islam | Economic and Human Development in Islam |
Economics of Islamic Banks | Evolution of Islamic Economic Thought |
Elective Course from: - Advanced Studies in Monetary and Financial Theories and Policies - Economic Cooperation between Islamic Countries - Financial Systems and Policies in Islam |
Elective Course from: - Advanced Studies in Welfare Economics - Econometric Models for Macroeconomic Policies - International Economic and Monetary Organizations |
Second: Introductory Year to PhD in Political Science:
The student can choose one of the following specialized branches:
1. Political Theory
2. Political Systems
3. International Political Relations
The courses taught in the branch of “Political Theory” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Readings in Research Methods | Political Ideologies |
Standard Political Theory | Empirical Political Theory |
History of Political Thought | Islamic Political Thought |
Elective Course | Elective Course |
The courses taught in the branch of “Political Systems” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Readings in Research Methods | Theory of Democracy |
Advanced Readings in Comparative Political Theories | Politics and Governance of the Southern Countries |
Advanced Readings in Central Administration and Local Governance | Advanced Readings in Comparative Governments |
Elective Course | Elective Course |
The courses taught in the branch of “International Political Relations” are as follows:
First Semester | Second Semester |
Advanced Readings in Research Methods | Theoretical Trends in Foreign Policy Analysis |
Theories of International Relations | Theoretical Trends in Analyzing International Relations |
Advanced Readings in International Regulation | Specific Readings in Strategy and National Security |
Elective Course | Elective Course |
The student chooses the elective course in each semester in accordance with the recommendations of his/her academic supervisor and depending on the nature of his/her research. When choosing the elective courses for the PhD program, the student is not allowed to repeat any of the courses he/she already studied during the Masters Degree.
The following is a list of the elective courses for the PhD Degree in the Department of Political Science:
1. Quantitative Analysis in Political Studies
2. Qualitative Analysis in Political Studies
3. Use of Theoretical models in Political Analysis
4. Use of Theoretical models in Analysis of International Relations
5. Institutional Analysis in Comparative Politics
6. Political Risk Analysis
7. Advanced Studies in Human Rights
8. Arab Political Thought
9. Constitutional Theory
10. Political Systems and Life in Egypt
11. Governance System Change
12. Revolutions and Political Change
13. Governance Systems in the Middle East
14. Governance Systems in Europe and America
15. General Policies Analysis
16. Egyptian Foreign Policy
17. International Political Problems and Crises
18. Cultural Diversity and Dialogue
19. Foreign Policies of Major Countries
20. Arab world in Global Politics
21. Middle East in Global Politics
22. Islamic World in Global Politics
23. Relations between the North and the South
The student can also choose any of the compulsory courses in the other branches or in the Masters or PhD programs of Economics for his/her elective course in accordance with the recommendations of the academic supervisor and depending on the nature of his/her research.