Assessments and Master's Thesis
MILE students receive their grades on the basis of the following assessments:
Exams
The first term of MILE contains two examination periods, one covering the foundational elements of public international law and global political economy and the other covering the foundational elements of micro- and macroeconomics. Exams may take any number of forms, from take-home written essays to in-class written exams to multiple choice tests.
In the second and third terms, the exam structure switches to a weekly or biweekly structure, with 24-hour written assessments (often academic essays or legal memos) taking place at the conclusion of each modular topic in international trade. With a few exceptions – including some closed book, in-class and/or multiple choice exams – these assessments generally last from Thursday to Friday evenings.
Moot Court
The teaching year culminates with a highly demanding Moot Court which includes the submission of a legal brief and oral argumentation before a panel. Students work in teams and deconstruct an original case from both the complainant and respondent points of view, as well as argue both sides before a panel. Moot Court grades – which carry the weight of three weekly modules – consist of an amalgamation of individual scores, group scores and written submission scores.
Master’s Thesis
Students are required to complete a master's thesis on a selected topic as part of their MILE studies. The student will work in conjunction with a supervisor (usually drawn from the WTI faculty) to develop a suitable topic for independent research. Students must submit their work by September 30 of the academic year in which they complete the MILE programme. The Master’s Thesis carries the weight of 22 of the 90 ECTS credit points that make up the MILE degree.
Grades
Grades for the weekly papers and for the master’s thesis are allocated according to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) with an A allocated to the best students and an F given for work of insufficient quality.
The title of Master of International Law and Economics is conferred by the University of Berne if the student attains, on average, a grade of E or better. Grades are indicated on the diploma with an appropriate qualification. .
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Master Programme (MILE) 