ACADEMICS

Overview

The academic requirements of AIPES include lectures on US and European government systems and their economic practices/conditions. The economic lectures center around the theory and practical benefits of a free market society.

Other requirements of AIPES include political and economic simulations demonstrating the knowledge learned in the classroom and put into practice by the students. In addition to the classroom responsiblities each professor will require a number of readings. It is highly recommended that students become familar with these readings before attending AIPES, if possible.

The institute also sponsors a number of prominent guest lectures from the region. Topics of these guest lectures can range in politics, economics, international relations, law, and government in the media.

Academic Credits

Academic Credit is available from Georgetown University for both undergraduate and graduate students worth three credit hours. Undergraduate credit can be applied to a Bachelor degree, or graduate credit can be applied to a Master's degree or PhD. In maintaining a sense of diversity, the Institute welcomes students from various academic levels in order to share their knowledge and academic experiences with others. All students must take a comprehensive written exam at the end of the Institute. The examination is tailored for either undergraduate or graduate level students.

The AIPES course is listed in Georgetown University's catalog as:
Political and Economic Systems of Organization, Georgetown University Course # LSHS 48030

*Students will receive 3 credit hours from Georgetown University upon successful completion of the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems.

**It is highly recommended that students gain acceptance of this credit from their home universities before leaving for Prague and AIPES.

The pace is intense and demanding with activities scheduled each day. Classroom lectures will be from Monday through Friday in the mornings and early afternoons. Discussion sessions and guest lectures will be conducted in the afternoons. All classes and discussion sections are conducted in English, so proficiency in English is a requirement. The pace of the course is designed to challenge the leadership capabilities of each student.

AIPES 2008 Tenative Schedule. This schedule is about 90% completed. A full schedule will be provided in Prague if not before.