Overview
The European Master in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) is a flexible, semester-based, international, multi-site Programme that offers:
A formative, problem-oriented, multidisciplinary itinerary with the most advanced competencies of technical and procedural analysis and judicial and economic rationality.
An innovative itinerary in Transnational Trade Law, which aims to develop high level professional competencies and analytical skills, offering a professional and a research track.
Objectives
This Master aims are:
To directly respond to this increasing internationalization; to teach international trade law and finance, understood from various perspectives and dimensions; to develop a Programme which dissects the relevant juridical questions arising from international transactions.
To promote the interdisciplinary and multicultural facets of the Programme, attempting to provide the students with a diversity of working contexts. The students will be pursuing their graduate studies through three distinct but complementary cultural environments: Track 1: Deusto (Spain), Tilburg (The Netherlands), ILF (Germany) or Track 2: Deusto (Spain), Tilburg (The Netherlands), Strasbourg (France).
To equip the learner with the fundamental tools, at an advanced level, to approach complex realities providing them with competencies and all the necessary elements needed to critically analyze a commercial conflict form a European perspective (First Semester) or from an International perspective (Second Semester).
To provide three areas of specialization: Intellectual and Industrial Property (pertinent to management and innovation); Finance (related to bank and finance); and finally, European Business Law (oriented towards a broader training in European business trade).
To offer possibilities to students who wish to either take the internship and professional track or the research track.
To acquire a trans-national perspective. The Programme will have an impact on the continuous formation of the executive and management board of business enterprises. The pertinent benefits will optimize business results, the opening up of companies to the emerging markets, and the maximization of competitive advantages.
To focus on a problem-based approach developed by these educational institutions rather than on a traditional methodology.
To adopt a student-centered approach where she/he is the focal point of learning and will therefore be equipped with the skills to progress independently.
Eligibility
Participation in the European Master in Transnational Trade Law and Finance is open to graduate students of Law, Business Administration and related fields and lawyers of all nationalities. Enrolment numbers are limited and admission is based on merit.
Requirements and selection criteria
The European Master in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) is a flexible, semester-based, international, multi-site Programme that offers:
A formative, problem-oriented, multidisciplinary itinerary with the most advanced competencies of technical and procedural analysis and judicial and economic rationality.
An innovative itinerary in Transnational Trade Law, which aims to develop high level professional competencies and analytical skills, offering a professional and a research track.
Objectives
This Master aims are:
To directly respond to this increasing internationalization; to teach international trade law and finance, understood from various perspectives and dimensions; to develop a Programme which dissects the relevant juridical questions arising from international transactions.
To promote the interdisciplinary and multicultural facets of the Programme, attempting to provide the students with a diversity of working contexts. The students will be pursuing their graduate studies through three distinct but complementary cultural environments: Track 1: Deusto (Spain), Tilburg (The Netherlands), ILF (Germany) or Track 2: Deusto (Spain), Tilburg (The Netherlands), Strasbourg (France).
To equip the learner with the fundamental tools, at an advanced level, to approach complex realities providing them with competencies and all the necessary elements needed to critically analyze a commercial conflict form a European perspective (First Semester) or from an International perspective (Second Semester).
To provide three areas of specialization: Intellectual and Industrial Property (pertinent to management and innovation); Finance (related to bank and finance); and finally, European Business Law (oriented towards a broader training in European business trade).
To offer possibilities to students who wish to either take the internship and professional track or the research track.
To acquire a trans-national perspective. The Programme will have an impact on the continuous formation of the executive and management board of business enterprises. The pertinent benefits will optimize business results, the opening up of companies to the emerging markets, and the maximization of competitive advantages.
To focus on a problem-based approach developed by these educational institutions rather than on a traditional methodology.
To adopt a student-centered approach where she/he is the focal point of learning and will therefore be equipped with the skills to progress independently.
Eligibility
Participation in the European Master in Transnational Trade Law and Finance is open to graduate students of Law, Business Administration and related fields and lawyers of all nationalities. Enrolment numbers are limited and admission is based on merit.
Requirements and selection criteria
Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following criteria:
Candidates must be have completed at least a good level first cycle degree in a discipline related to Law and Business Administration (ILF accepts only Law, Economics or Business Administration graduates).
The Course seeks those who demonstrate a proven interest in issues of Transnational law and finance and/or have related international work experience.
Candidates are required to have a recognized qualification in the languages of instruction of the university that they plan to attend. Applicants will have to enclose the documentation attesting their level of English (TOEFL test results 580* or IELTS 6.5) or French (DELF, DALF or other diploma), if they apply for the Strasbourg Track. Check (http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_iBT_Score_Comparison_Tables.pdf) “TOEFL Internet Based Test score comparison”.
Study mobility periods abroad and practical experience in European and/or international organizations and institutions is valued.
Selection criteria include motivation, academic qualifications, languages skills, research experience, and professional experience.
N.B. If you are applying for a Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, please, note that as of the academic year 2009/2010, the number of applications is limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum, i.e., if you apply to more than three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, you will be automatically excluded from the selection process of all of them.
* The ILF requires TOEFL test results 600.
Instructions
• Before completing the form, candidates are invited to read carefully all the information included in this web.
• Candidates willing to apply for one Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are requested to pay special attention to the Fees and Scholarships Section.
• Check the document list you will have to enclose, particularly the English proficiency test. Note that if you do not have it already a certain time is needed to pass TOELF and ILTS exams.
• Applications must be written in English, and will be considered valid only when all requested information is supplied. Incomplete applications or those lacking any necessary document will be automatically rejected.
Procedure
a. Check the Application form on-line (http://www.relint.deusto.es/movilidad/form_erasmus_EM.asp?lang=2&mov=6) to see how you have to proceed in order to upload the files (.doc, .jpg, .pdf) with all the necessary documentation.
b. Make electronic copies in .doc, .jpg or .pdf format (preferably in .pdf - note that .docx files are not accepted) of the requested documentation and make sure that none of the files exceed 1Mb (1Mb = 1024 Kb is the maximum sized allowed per file, if you try to upload a heavier file the system will not be able to process your application and you will have to re-start typing all the requested information). If you use shareware, beta or trial versions software, please try to minimize any watermarks.
c. Complete the Application form on-line . Please, take your time and review all the information that you provide us before clicking on “Save”). You will receive an email of confirmation. Keep it.
d.Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to send via ordinary mail the original hard copies of the certificates and the documentation uploaded in their application forms on-line to the following postal address:
EMTTLF Secretariat
School of Law, University of Deusto
Avda. de las Universidades 24
E-48007 Bilbao (SPAIN)
It is strongly recommended that you send your application by means that provide you with proof of dispatch (registered post, express courier, etc.).
Documentation
Applicants MUST include in their on-line applications the following documents:
- Copy of the applicant’s passport.
- Academic credentials, with a copy of diploma (if this document is not in English then it must be officially translated) and, if available, diploma supplement.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts.
- Academic and/or professional CV.
- Letter of motivation (type your motivation letter in the "Personal Statement Section" within the Application form on-line).
- Original English proficiency test: TOEFL test results 580 or IELTS 6.5 (the ILF requires TOEFL test results 600). Please, note that a certain time is needed to pass TOELF or ILTS exams. Note that nationals of countries which official language is English (including the USA) are exempted of this requirement. Besides, university degrees (only Bachelor or equivalent undergraduate studies of at least 180 ECTS) obtained in a country where English is the official language by applicants for whom English is not the first language may be accepted instead of the approved IELTS/TOEFL score.
- Copy of any other language Diploma (e.g. the French DELF or DALF Diploma).
- 2 reference letters.
Pre-selected candidates MUST send by ordinary post, besides the original hard copies of the previous documents:
- 1 copy of your on-line Application Form (remember to print a second copy for your own records).
- 2 passport-sized photos (one glued to the application form in the appropriate place, the other with the applicant’s name and application No. in the back side).
Any other documentation uploaded in your application form on-line.
Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to send via ordinary mail the original documents of the requested information.
Deadlines
Candidates applying for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship MUST complete the application on-line no later than JANUARY 31st 2010 (0:00 GMT).
Other candidates MAY 31st 2010 (0:00 GMT).
Please, do read the "Warnings" section below.
Foreseeable dates for decisions on applications
Candidates applying for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, its deadline is
MARCH 2010. And for other candidates, its deadline is JUNE 2010.
Warnings
Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to send via ordinary mail the original documents requested (original OR certified copy of the Academic credentials, original or certified copy of the academic transcripts, etc.). Once contacted, pre-selected candidates will have to send the originals to the EMTTLF Secretariat as soon as possible and if the EMTTLF Secretariat does not receive the hard copies of the requested documents within a period of 20 days this application will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted only if ALL the required documentation is correctly uploaded and, eventually, posted (in the case of contacted pre-selected candidates).
Please, note that due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail, fax or telephone enquiries on application status. Successful candidates will be punctually contacted in order to pursue with the registration procedure.
Candidates are requested to read carefully all the information included in the EMTTLF web as well as the official website of Erasmus Mundus (and the Frequently Asked Questions –FAQ- section) before contacting us. Please, note that due to the large number of applicants we need a certain time to answer any email with questions and/or enquires.
Final Deadline for any application: May 31st 2010 (0:00 GMT)
Common tuition fee
Both European and third-country students (grantees or self-funded) will be subject to a tuition fee of 10,000 € for the whole study Programme (2 years/4 semesters) to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year.
Students will pay their tuition to the coordinating institution (University of Deusto) at the beginning of each academic year.
Erasmus Mundus grantees will receive as part of their scholarship a fixed amount of 10,000 € to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year. In order to facilitate the management of the transfer of the lump sum and the registration fee and to reduce costs for money transfer students can authorize the EMTTLF Consortium to deduct the registration fee from the lump sum.
Scholarships
Check the different subsections dealing with scholarships information (Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, Excellence Scholarships, SYLFF...).
Applicants are encouraged to seek financial aid and scholarship funds from sources in their home countries.
Please, read carefully all the information dealing with sholarships, specially the document entitled "Additional financial aid information" available at "Other Scholarships" section.
Note that, as for the first edition of the EMTTLF (2008/2010) all the participant students have been awarded some kind of scholarship.
Definition
The European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) has been selected by the European Commission among the Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years. This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students to follow the EMTTLF Masters Course.
Number of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
As for the third edition of this Master (2010-2012), the EMTTLF Consortium will award around 17 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students.
Third-country graduate student means:
a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and candidate countries for accession to the European Union (presently Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey);
who has already obtained a first higher education degree;
who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession);
who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.
Important notice
Please note that as of the current academic year the number of applications by third country students must be limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum, i.e., if you apply to more than three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, you will be automatically excluded from the selection process for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
In addition, only individuals who have not previously benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are eligible to apply. Applicants are asked to sign a declaration confirming that they have not previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship in the Scholarship Application Form.
Western Balkans and Turkey Window
In addition to the scholarships financed under the Erasmus Mundus programme, it is expected a limited number of additional student scholarships will be available for the 2010/11 academic year via a specific regional window for students from the Western Balkans and Turkey.
The total number of additional scholarships for students coming from the Western Balkans and Turkey will be up to 140 (for all the Erasmus Mundus Programmes included in the Old Action 2).
The following countries will be covered by the "Western Balkans and Turkey Window": Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, as well as the three candidate countries, namely Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey.
Amount
Each grantee will receive 1,600 € each month for living costs during the months of duration of the program (1 academic year = 10 months) plus a fixed amount of 10,000 € to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year. In order to facilitate the management of the transfer of the lump sum and the registration fee and to reduce costs for money transfer students can authorize the EMTTLF Consortium to deduct the registration fee from the lump sum.
Excellence Scholarships
Definition and number
The EMTTL Consortium has created from its own financial resources up to 4 scholarships for highly qualified European students.
Eligibility
Eligibility for those excellence scholarships is reserved to graduate students who are not eligible to apply for a Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Amount
These scholarships will fully cover the tuition fees for the two years/4 semesters (10.000 €).
Selection criteria
Decisions on these scholarships are at the discretion of the EMTTL Consortium Selection Board and are exclusively based on Academic Merit. Candidates to the European Excellence Scholarship will be notified during the month of June 2010.
Application
Graduate students willing to apply for one European Excellence Scholarship, are requested to follow the subsequent instructions:
Complete the ordinary application process for the EMTTLF on-line application (http://www.transnational.deusto.es/emttl/page8/page8.html).
Pre-selected candidates, willing to apply for this Scholarship must send an email to the EMTTLF-Secretariat (law@deusto.es) stating their interest to apply for this scholarship. Please write in the Subject Box “EMTTLF – European Excellence Scholarship”).
Applications must be written in English, and will be considered only when all requested information is supplied.
Deadline for European Excellence Scholarships applications: May 31st 2010.
Other Scholarships
SYLFF Fellowships
The main aim of the SYLFF programme (THE RYOICHI SASAKAWA YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP FUND), run by the Tokio Foundation, is to support the education of outstanding students pursuing graduate level study in the social sciences and humanities, with high potential for leadership and commitment to exercising leadership in local, national, regional and international affairs, in public as well as in private endeavors. It also seeks to nurture future leaders, who will transcend geopolitical, religious, ethnic, cultural and other boundaries and will contribute to peace and the well-being of humankind.
For more information, please download the pdf document below.
Erasmus Mobility Grants
Erasmus Mobility grants are available for successful candidates, as long as they are citizens or have permanent residence at any EU country.
Spanish Government grants and university loans
The Spanish Government award mobility grants to high qualified LLM students. Besides, it sponsors a programme of low rates loans for postgraduate students.
For more information, please download the pdf document below.
Other financial aid
Some national and international organizations also offer scholarships for participation in Master Courses:
Spanish residents may apply for scholarships offered by national and regional administrations.
International students are encouraged to seek financial aid and scholarship funds from sources in their home countries.
The EMTTLF secretariat will deliver all the necessary documentation you may need for applying to this financial aid.
For a more detailed information about the financial aid described above, please check the following document elaborated by the EMTTLF Secretariat.
(http://www.transnational.deusto.es/emttl/grants/Other%20financial%20aid.pdf)
Contact details
EMTTLF Secretariat
For academic inquiries, please contact the EMTTLF Secretariat, preferably by email.
EMTTLF Secretariat
School of Law, University of Deusto
Avda. de las Universidades 24
E-48007 Bilbao (SPAIN)
Email. law@deusto.es
Tel. +34 944 139 055
Fax. +34 944 139 099
Visa Issues
Ms. Susana Vidal
International Relations Office, University of Deusto
Email. svidal@relint.deusto.es
Tel. +34 944 139 176
Accommodation Issues (only in Bilbao)
Ms. Nekane Garatea
International Relations Office, University of Deusto
Email. ngaratea@relint.deusto.es
Tel. +34 944 139 337
Source: http://www.transnational.deusto.es/emttl/index.html
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