FLPA uniquely offers a high-level Literally Legum Baccalaureus or Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.) program for students who aim to become successful and reputable professionals in different sectors in any legal profession of their ambition.

The L.L.B. program is a credit system composed of 43 courses (minimum 130 credits), which are taught through four consecutive academic years for full-time students based on interactive, experiential and clinical legal education methods.

The First Academic Year or Foundation Year comprises of ten foundation courses in which students will acquires knowledge, skills and values in five major areas: foreign languages, humanities, sciences, ICT, social sciences, and fundamental principles of law and Cambodian Constitution and state institutions. This Foundation Year Program aims to strengthen the students’ general knowledge prior to specialization in laws.

The Second Academic Year comprises of a total of 11 functional and institutional courses in which students will acquires knowledge, skills and values in character building, legal research and writing, Cambodian, ASEAN and regional political and economic institutions and specific laws such as contract law, property law, business law, administrative law, and criminal law. This Second Year Program aims to shape students to be prepared for early legal profession such as court clerks and paralegals as well as employees in private and public sector.

The Third Academic Year comprises of 11 basic major courses in which students will acquires knowledge, skills and values in labor law, relative law, intellectual property law, taxation law, criminal procedures and civil procedures, alternative dispute resolution, international law and human rights law, court advocacy skills and techniques, and academic legal research and writing. This Third Year Program aims to enrich students’ knowledge in specialized areas of law and enable them practice and work in a law firm, court, government and private entities.

The Fourth academic year comprises of 10 major and elective courses, and 1 graduation path in which students will acquires knowledge, skills and values in succession law, client counseling, legal ethics and professional responsibility, information technology and e-commerce law. This fourth Year Program aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and legal skills to be competent and well-rounded professionals and /or pursue further study locally or abroad.

Throughout these 4 academic years, students may opt to enroll in 3 elective courses that can be chosen from a list of elective courses. To graduate, students may choose to write a senior project paper, internship report or legal clinic report or take exit exam.

Major: Law

Course Description

ENGL 102      English for Law: Legal Terminology

This course is designed for foundation year students majoring in law. The course introduces basic concepts of laws through legal terminologies in Khmer and English. Legal terminologies introduced in this course will be the foundation for law students to assimilate and acquire advanced legal studies in the field of private law, public law, international law and other contemporary legal fields taught throughout their pursuit of 4-year Bachelor of Law. The students will practice comprehensive legal terminology exercises such as multiple choices, reading, case analysis, composition, and translation.

POL 101         Introduction to Political Science\

This course is developed to introduce students the basic academic disciplines of political science, which is one of the common courses in the Foundation Studies Program. The course instruction goes through various conceptual topics in the hope that students will understand the most basic issues of political science. This course also intends to illustrate why general people and students should study political science both inside and outside the classroom, and especially understand their society interaction. To learn this course effectively, students are to participate in the class, distribute community services, and write reports and present assigned topics related to current issues in the framework of political science.

ICTL 120       ICT Skills for Legal Studies

To operate effectively and efficiently in today’s legal environment, law students are required to have competent skills in information and communications technology. This course familiarizes law students with the use of a computer as an effective tool for their legal studies and work. It is designed specifically to provide law students with an overview of how computer systems work, the fundamental concepts and terminologies of computer systems, knowledge of basic computer hardware and software, software installation, and basic computer troubleshooting. In addition, this course spends a considerable amount of time to teach and train law students on how to use word-processing, spread sheet, and presentation applications for effective organization of their legal materials.

NATS 102      Environmental Science

This is a non-lab science course that is part of the general studies. Any undergraduate student has to complete it in order to go to their specific majors. This course examines the complex interaction between human beings & their environment. Some fundamental concepts of environmental science are presented to students in order to make them environmentally aware about vital issues like conservation of natural resources, sustainable use of resources, environmental degradation, and rapid growth of human population coupled with technology causing major environmental problems. Emphasis is given to promote sustainable concepts and to enable students to make informed choices regarding their environment. This course is designed to make students understand theories and integrate them into practical applications through real world situation observations, consequentially allowing them to establish cause and effect relationship through impact assessment projects.

SOC 110         Gender Studies

This course introduces Gender Studies as general studies for all undergraduate students at PUC. Given the comprehensiveness and diversity of the overall subject area, this course will provide an introduction to and critical engagement with several specific areas of inquiry that make up Gender Studies. The course first examines several fundamental gender concepts necessary for the students to acquire the basic gender perspectives. Then it focuses on the issues of gender-based violence, such as domestic violence and rape, so as to understand how gender interlinks with violence against women. Students will learn by examining substantial incidents on gender by reading relevant materials as well as having several discussions with the guest speakers working to promote gender equity. Through the classes and group discussions, students will be encouraged to engage the issues presented in the class, and to compare assigned readings interdisciplinary. The Students are also encouraged to think critically about their implications, apply and synthesize what they are learning, and make connections to their own personal and professional lives.

HCSI 130             History of Cambodia and State Institution

This is a social science course for all students to get understanding how historical events influence law, socio-economics and vice-versa. Students will discuss and reflect on Pre-Angkorian and Post Angkorian period of Cambodian history, with particular attention to decades of war and its consequences from 1953-1989 as well as peace building, post-war restoration and reform from 1989 to the contemporary time. The dynamics of Khmer culture, society and economics will be discussed based on scientific research, public opinion and media. The course will also discuss the role of past and present state institutions functional or otherwise in nation-building through education, social harmony, inclusive economic development, political structure, foreign policy, human rights, and other social issues. In addition, this course incorporates community learning approach that enable students to have better understanding of a community’s history and its needs.

LAW 140        Basic Skills for Legal Studies

This course provides both legal skills and employability skills for the student to further advance their legal studies in Bachelor of Law. The course uses problem-based learning method to develops students’ knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills of legal system and its roles in promoting a just and fair society. The skills may include but not limited to inquiry, persuasive oral and written communication, analytical and logical reasoning, legal research, technology, time management and organization, planning and preparation, attention to detail, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.

ARIL 150       Academic Research-Information Literacy

With new technology, students have access to more information than ever. However, not all information is reliable or reputable, especially for academic purposes. It is important that students learn how to locate, soft through, and use the information available to them effectively. The goal of this course is to introduce students to information literacy (IL) skills, which are fundamental to understanding the vast amounts of information available and provide a foundation for scholarly work. These skills also prepare students for continued learning outside of the classroom and full, intelligent participation in the society by learning to access information and think critically about it. The course will focus on building these skills through academic research and writing process. Instruction will guide students step by step through the research process, teaching them to locate and evaluate resources and then use the information to make an academic argument. The course will also cover the concept of plagiarism and help students understand how to use information ethically and responsibly by using proper citation techniques. The course will culminate with students demonstrating their acquired knowledge and skills by making an academic argument in the form of a research paper. 

LAW 101        Introduction to Law

This course introduces students to general notion of law, the basic theories and concepts of law, the nature, function, general classification of law, objective law and subjective law, the world legal system, Khmer legal system, sources of Cambodian law, hierarchy of Cambodian law and law-making process in Cambodia.

LAW 120        Cambodian Constitution

This is an introductory course on Cambodian Constitution. This course will cover the following topics: general characteristics and basic principles of Cambodian Constitution, Roles and Duties of the Kings, Fundamental Rights, Separation of Powers (Legislature, Executive and Judiciary), Judicial Review, Due Process, and Rule of Law. Through lectures, presentations and discussions in classes, it is expected that students will learn and understand the textual content of the Constitution, fundamental concepts incorporated under the Cambodian Constitution, constitutional doctrine, and the fundamental values of this nation.

PSYC 212       Personal Growth and Development

The course is an introduction to ethical philosophy for the undergraduate students to fulfil before going on for a specific major course. It studies a variety of ethical theories from both Western and Eastern ethical philosophies. It is designed to acquaint students with ethical thoughts, both theoretical and practical aspects, so as to enable them apply to them to practical dilemma in their life and society in which they live.

LAW 210       Introduction to Civil Law I (Basic Principles and Obligations:  Contract and Tort)

This is an introductory course to the general principles of civil law and obligations as stipulated in the Cambodian Civil Code 2007. Through lectures and discussions in classes, students will learn important principles and elements of contract and torts including concept of obligation, formation of contract, performance of contract, remedies for breach of contract, assumption of risk, torts, negligence and strict liability. Students will also learn how to apply these principles in real cases. It is expected that students will, be able to critically apply principles, analyzing and solving simple and complex legal issues in contract and torts.\

LAW 220        Legal Research and Writing​ Skills I

This is an introductory course to legal research and writing where students will learn how to find legal documents, read and brief cases, how to read and analyze statutes as well as how to write certain important legal documents. Students will also learn some research and writing strategies and at the same time will be able to build legal research and writing skills: academic and practical.

ECON 230      Introduction to Economics and Entrepreneurship

Economics is one of the most challenges in social science studies. The context of this subject itself lies within the rational boundary of how people would interact differently to the particular economics circumstances to attain appropriate decision makings. At the micro level, this subject will provide a clear insight of how household would make his or her decision among other alternatives to reach a better off situation while confronting with limited resources. At the macro level, this subject will provide a clear focus of how a whole economics entity’s role would play to maintain balance of payment. The international trade, inflation, the costs of inflation, and unemployment are also covered in this course.

POL 203         Introduction to Political Economy

This course will provide a basic introduction into the essential of political economy, domestically as well as internationally, touching questions of economic development. The course introduces students to the theories and consequences of economics, especially as it relates to political policies, income levels, currency value, and opportunities. Some of the topics covered will include Keynesian economics, supply-side economics, inflation, deflation, inflationary pressures, currency value, etc.

LAW 250        Criminal Law (Substantives)

This course is an introduction to the general theory and principle of criminal law. In substantive criminal law, theme of the course focuses mainly on Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems, Elements of Crimes, Criminal and Non-Offenses, Principle of Criminal Responsibility, Criminal Punishments, and the Determination of Criminal Punishments. Criminal offences and its elements under general criminal law – Criminal Code – will also be discussed to strengthen the student’s understanding. 

PAD 207         Introduction to Public Policy and Administration

The study of public policy and pubic administration has become more important and complex in recent years. This course aims at providing students with basic concepts of public policy making process with a bunch of theories that have been widely used to understand the behaviors of both politicians and bureaucracy. Since there are several models available in the study of public policy, this course will adopt the cycle approach to look into the policy process, because this model is simple, step-by-step and practical in analyzing public policy. When public policies are made, it requires the government institutions and public servants to implement. For a long time, we always assume that implementation was static and predictable, but recently we have learned that problems of implementation are also part of policy failure. The second part of this course will focus on public administration, which consists of traditional model of public administration and new public management.

LAW 240        Civil Law II (Property Law: Real Rights and Claims)

This course provides students with basic legal knowledge of property law that define in Civil Code of Cambodia and Land Law 2001. It covers foundation of real rights; ownership; possession; usufructuary real rights (perpetual lease rights, usufruct, right of use/ right of residence, and easement); real security rights (right of retention, privilege, pledge, hypothec and transfer as security); comparison between Civil Code 2007 and Land Law 2001; and guiding to understanding about the other related law; Law on Providing Foreigners with Ownership Rights over Private Part of the co-owned building 2010. 

POL 202         ASEAN Governments, Politics and Economics

This course is a comparative study course that is relevant to integration of policy and development in Cambodia and the region. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding through analysis of ASEAN Political and Economic institutions and their evolution and paradigm since the establishment in 1967. Students are expected to understand the functional purpose, the evolution, issues and future direction of the Association and its member states in the age of globalization and future economies.

LAW 230        Business Law

This course provides students with basic legal framework of business law in Cambodia. It covers foundation of business law; contract and commercial contract; business organizations or commercial enterprises, Employment and Labor law; Intellectual Property Law and Acts of unfair competition, negotiable instrument, consumer protection, environment, Business Ethics, and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

LAW 260        Administrative Law

Introduction to Administrative Law and Administrative Reform is primarily designed for undergraduate students studying. In this regard, the main goal of this course mainly focuses on basic concepts, general principles, and legal framework that govern actions of government agencies and public officials in Cambodia in particular in context of good governance, and legal, judicial and political importance of administrative law – substantive and procedural laws in theory and practice. Students will also be introduced to the contemporary administrative reform programs in Cambodia since 1999.

LAW 310        Introduction to International Law

The field of PIL deals with many aspects of the functioning of the international community (including the relations of States with each other and with international organizations). It also affects many activities that occur within or across State boundaries (including the treatment by States of their citizens, environmental law, international trade and many other areas). The impact of international law on the Cambodian legal system and the globalized nature of many governmental, judicial and social activities means that a basic knowledge of the terminology, institutions, and substance of international law is not only worthwhile acquiring in its own right, but is also a necessary part of the knowledge and skills of any law graduate.

LAW 350        Criminal Procedures

This course introduces students on basic concepts and principles of criminal procedural law, organization and functioning of the Cambodian judiciary, criminal investigation and rules of procedure and evidence, trial proceedings and duties and responsibilities of the law enforcement concerning criminal proceedings, including actions taken by police, prosecutor, investigating and trial and judges. Rights of accused persons and role of defense lawyer will also be discussed.

LAW 320        Alternative Dispute Resolution

This course provides students with basic theoretical and practical understanding of alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) in Cambodia and around the World. It covers basic principle of different kinds of dispute resolution mechanisms through negation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. This course also outlines the role and scope of ADR in contrast to traditional litigation and examines the various ADR models used worldwide, in both its binding and non-binding forms.

LAW 340        Civil Law III: Relatives

This course is for junior law students to gain basic legal knowledge of general provisions of Cambodian Civil Code 2007 related to persons and relatives. The course content includes discussion and legal concept internalization of natural and legal person, relatives, engagement, marriage and divorce and as well as subsequent child support, family and household, family law, parental power and adoption, guardianship and curatorship.  

LAW 331        Labor Law

This course introduces students with general rules of Cambodian Labor Law and its application in Cambodia. The Course includes General Principles of Labor Law, Sources of Labor Law, Labor Administration and Dispute Resolution Systems, Shop Steward and Trade Unions, Enterprises and Employer Association, Employment Contract, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Working Condition, Health and Safety, and Social Security.

LAW 360        Court Advocacy Skills and Techniques

This course covers basic concepts and techniques of trial advocacy skills, including developing a court room personality, personal credibility, and the theme of the cases; opening statements and closing arguments, direct and cross examinations, witness preparation, evidence, handling exhibits, the use of expert witnesses, legal interpretation and analysis as well as trial practices.

LAW 380        Intellectual Property Law

This is a course on intellectual property law. This course will cover the basic principles, theories and competing policies of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets and other IP-related topics. Through lectures and discussions in classes, students will learn important principles of the intellectual property laws and will be exposed to their main features including protected subject matters, requirements for protection, limitations on IP rights and their enforcement as well as contemporary issues of intellectual property law.

LAW 330        Fiscal Legislation and Taxation

The course will consist of the materials pertaining to the concept of taxation, the classification of various taxes, and the concept of equity in taxation. This will lead to the tax structure. The U.S. tax structure and the Cambodian tax structure will be explained, including the notion of Income, and Income Tax, which does not exist in Cambodia. The determination of income using Singapore definition and U.S. definition will be explored. Further reading on Singapore individual income and corporate income will enhance further understanding of income for tax purposes. The purposes of fiscal legislation will be examined in general terms under general aspect of the matter.  The second part of the course will cover Cambodian taxation, which consisted of salary tax, tax on profit and VAT tax.

LAW 370        International Human Rights Law

This is an introductory course on International Human Rights Law. This course will cover the following topics: Core concepts and origin of human rights, International bill of human rights, International and regional protection mechanism of human rights as well as monitoring, implementing, and enforcing of human rights. Furthermore, through judicial and non-judicial cases, the course discusses theoretical concepts, evolution, and legal, judicial and administrative measures for protection of human rights contain therein the international bill of human rights and human rights treaties, and that. The course also discusses the application of human rights law and human rights protection and promotion in Cambodia.

LAW 341        Civil Procedures

This course provides students with basic legal knowledge of civil procedure that define in Code of Civil Procedure of Cambodia, Law on Non-Civil Suit Case Procedure and Law on Personal Status Litigation. It covers foundation of Proceeding of First Instance Court, Appeal Procedure, Retrial Procedure, Demand Procedure, Compulsory Execution and Preservative Relief.

LAW 390        Legal Research and Writing Skill II

This course helps guide students throughout the process of writing a research project with a special emphasis on senior project writing and internship report writing for Bachelor of Law students. The course will discuss and put into practices the topics such as choosing research topic; writing research proposal; research ethics; designing research plan including research methodologies; research outline and timeline; conducting literature review; conducting legal research and working with advisors; analyzing laws; writing sections in the research papers including executive summary, abstract, chapters, and research finding and discussion, reference styles and bibliography; and presentation skills for research report.

LAW 440        Civil Law IV: Succession Law

This major course provides students understanding of general concept of success and success system under Cambodian Civil Code 2007 and related laws, which include statutory succession, testamentary succession, legally secured portions, acceptance and renunciation of succession as well as management and partition of the succession property, and non-existence of successions. The course will use problem-based learning approach to introduce and advance students’ understanding of the succession concepts. 

LAW 472        Client Counselling and Practice

This course is a practical course aiming at introducing students to the dynamics of productive lawyer-client relationship, goals of interviewing and consultation, and structure of interview and techniques that can be used to achieve those goals. The focus is on developing law students’ skills in interviewing and consultation. Instruction consists of assigned reading, problem exercises, group discussion and practice through simulation.

LAW 430        Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

This course discusses theory and practice of legal ethics and the professional responsibility of lawyers and the related topics for the promoting access to justice through pro bono work and the ethical conduct of lawyers. The course applies problem-based learning to help students learn critically.

LAW 470        Clinical Legal Education

In this course, the students learn various topics of laws, human rights, democracy, and advocacy as well as teaching methodologies. Then students are required to pass on knowledge and skills learned in the class to various communities in Phnom Penh and surrounding provinces using clinical legal education methods. In this course, students also learn about the local community and its legal need; and how law and lawyers can address those needs.

LAW 480        Information Technology and E-Commerce Law

The massive increase in the use of computers in society has created many challenges to existing law. To see how computers impact on law, this course is designed for students to examine computer crimes, evidence, international and comparative aspects, civil liability, electronic commerce, data protection, intellectual property and other legal issues arising from the increased use of the Internet.

LAW 475        Contract Writing and Practice

This course is aiming to the students with knowledge to draft a proper contract. The course covers the formation of contract, validity of contract, remedies for breach of contract...etc. The students also learn to draft various type of contracts such as sale purchase contract, lease contract, contract for work, employment contract.

LAW 460        Law Seminar

The course is for students who are in their final year of their legal studies. It is structured in an academic way that the students present and discuss theoretical concepts and practices as a result of the students’ research to sharpen their research and writing skills. It also involves in-depth analysis of legal issues and topics as presented by guest speakers.

LAW 420        Introduction to Environmental Law

Legislation and law enforcement are among the most important ways of ensuring that natural resources are conserved or used sustainably. This course examines and appraises general principles of environmental law, as developed in international and national legislation of jurisdictions around the world and in Cambodia. The course discusses Cambodia’s responsibility in relation to regional, and international trade agreements (e.g., WTO) and international conventions (e.g., United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on Biological Diversity, and CITES). The aim is to ensure that students are familiar with the basic concepts of law as far as they are relevant for environmental policies, as well as with relevant international agreements and Cambodian national legislation and their implementation.

LAW 450        Criminology

This course emphasizes criminological theories with the purpose of understanding the nature and extent of crime, crime causation, criminal justice system, crime policy as well as prevention of criminality. This course also studies the new approach of dealing with criminality and recidivism (reoffending) such as rehabilitation and restorative justice.

LAW 443        Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This course provides students with Clinical legal Education (CLE) skill and substantive knowledge of rights of the persons with disabilities. This course is divided into four modules: 1) development of the capacity of the students as legal clinicians in a community education legal clinic for rights of persons with disabilities, 2) building students’ understandings of the applicable instruments related to the rights of persons with disabilities, 3) developing of the capacity of the students as legal clinicians in preparation of lesson plan for rights of persons with disabilities and 4) building students confidence and enrich them in order to provide legal training to the community. 

LAW 490        Legal Systems of ASEAN Nations

This course provides students with an understanding of Legal and Political System of ASEAN Nations. It covers both its institutional and substantive aspects including its structure, decision making procedures, and dispute settlement procedures as well as major principles to promote free trade, mutual understanding, human rights and cooperation in the region. Legal and Political System of ASEAN nations is unavoidable under the age of globalization. This course illustrates the ways in which Legal and Political System of ASEAN nations can be strategized to prepare students to meet some of the challenges of regional and globalization and yet remain rooted to their local needs.

LAW 491        Private International Law

This course provides students with understanding of the problems inherent in legal situations involving cross-country’s substantive and procedural legal rules as a result of regional and global integration. The course includes discussion on influential sources of private international law, domestic court’s jurisdiction on fact and circumstance of legal disputes that has international elements; legal rules that determine applicable laws as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgement. 

LAW 445        Comparative Business Law and Transaction

This course provides students with basic legal framework of business law in Cambodia. It covers foundation of business law; contract and commercial contract; business organizations or commercial enterprises, Employment and Labor law; Intellectual Property Law and Acts of unfair competition, negotiable instrument, consumer protection, environment, Business Ethics, and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

LAW 492        Consumer Protection

This course examines area of both public and private laws and regulations that oblige sellers and manufacturer in protection of consumers of both goods and services. Topics of discussion include consumer rights; fraud and deceptive practices; product standards, warranty and safety; obligation and remedies; and other emerging issues of consumer protection in the age of digital economy.

LAW 493        Competition Law

This course introduces main principles of competition law under framework of market economy and inclusive economic development in the age of digital economy. Topics of discussion and debate include sources and development, purposes, application and enforcement of competition law, introductory concepts of merger an acquisition, antitrust, advertising and marketing, abuse of dominance position, price maintenance, exclusive dealing, tied selling, market restriction, regulated conduct and industries as well as litigation and class action under competition law and regulations.

LAW 431        Financial Law

This course aims to examine and discuss the fundamental concepts of financial law in the context of market developments in Cambodian and international financial markets. The course will also outline the basic legal principles and institutions being prerequisite for operation of markets and conduct of financial transactions, and how these principles and institutions apply and operate in practices. Major or exclusive focus of the course can be topics such as finance and banking laws, insurance law, security law, investment law, trade law, and other contemporary topics. 

LAW 494        Health Law

This course discusses laws and regulations that govern healthcare services and wellbeing. Topics covered in this course include health, ethics, and law; public health issues; regulatory framework for health professionals and facility; health professional-patient relationships, access to health care; privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent; medical mistakes and quality; negligence and liability; fraud and abuse; causation, defense, damages and settlement; health financing; and science, technology and health.

LAW 495        Security Law

This course introduces security in the context of market economy. Topics covered include overview of capital market, capital market instruments, regulatory framework for security market intermediaries, market infrastructure institutions, debt market, money market, mutual funds, venture capital, collective investment schemes, securities contracts, corporate governance, issues and listing, insider trading and takeovers.

LAW 496        Bankruptcy Law

This course provides introductory knowledge of business and consumer bankruptcy law, procedure, policy and practice. It discusses fundamental concepts in relation to debtor-creditor relationships; bankruptcy petition, claim and priority, discharge, fraudulent transfer, executory contract, and other emerging issues.

LAW 497        Social Protection Law

This course provides understanding of theoretical concepts, law, policy and practice related to social protection including social assistance and social security. Topics discussed in this course include but not limited to social assistance for education, pregnant women and children, vocational training, person with disabilities, elderly people, unemployment, work-related accident and injury, health insurance, and pension.

LAW 498        Agricultural Law

This course provides students with basic concepts of agricultural economics, law and policy affecting agricultural livelihood and business which include but not limited to laws in areas of contract, property, secured transaction, negotiable instruments, cooperatives, tort, trade and commerce, bankruptcy, standards and product quality, and environmental protection. 

LAW 499        Urbanization and Construction Law

This course explores important substantive areas and concepts in the field of urban planning and construction laws, policy and practice. Topics include urbanization; land use, growth management, transportation and traffic congestion, economic development, urbanization and poverty, urban health, housing and community development, environmental sustainability.

POL 419         Public Policy Analysis

The course specializes on policy analysis in respect to policy outputs (how policies are made and implemented) and outcomes (if policies achieve expected aims/objectives) and respective concepts for policy evaluation. A broad range of policy areas might be chosen reaching from analysis of health policies, economic policies, social security policies and education policies to foreign policies, infrastructure and environmental policies among others. Students get familiarized with public policies and policy analysis.

MGT 466        Management and Leadership Development Skills

This course is a part of management course program. It aims at providing students with necessary skills to develop and improve their leadership. It starts with an overview of leadership and the difference between leadership and management.  The rest of the course concentrates on various skills that a leader needs. It will not only provide the conceptual perspectives but practical applications and real examples, especially in Cambodian context.

ECON 456      Economic Analysis and Public Policy

The course will introduce the foundation of analyzing economic activities and reasons in order to initiate a needed policy, and to evaluate and recommend a misleading policy. While you are expected to be comfortable with the relevant technical concepts, the emphasis is on their relevance and application to public policy problems and issues. The course covers the public sector in a mixed economy, market efficiency, market failure and government failure, efficiency and equity, government expenditures, taxation, and deficit financing. Economic and political economy concepts will basis for analysis throughout the course.

ECON 449      International Finance and Economics

This course is a presentation of international economics and finance issues. An initial focus on trade theory is planned. Trade policies will also be investigated. The link between finance and production and trade will broadly be explained in a theoretical way but also by referring to the structure of past and today international financial system. The main problems related to the IFS will be highlighted and students’ propositions to solve these problems will stand as a conclusion to this class.

ECON 425      Principles of Public Finance

The course examines the effects and consequences of different types of taxation and expenditures on the economic agents (individuals, institutions, organizations, etc.) of the society and ultimately on the entire economy. Public finance also analyzes the effectiveness of the policies aimed at certain objectives and consequently to the development of procedures and techniques for increasing the effectiveness of the policy.

STAT 201       Introduction to Statistics and Its Applications

This course is designed for students who have never taken statistics before. We begin with the elementary concept of statistics, continue to descriptive statistics and end with inferential statistics. Students will learn how to present qualitative and quantitative data, both by using graphs and summary values. They also learn basic probability theory in order to understand the concept of inferential statistics. The two kinds of inferences, confidence intervals and test hypotheses are included at the end of the course.

PHIL 215       Philosophy and Society

This course is a textual reflection on philosophy designed to acquaint the student with the importance of philosophy in society.  It involves students in the study of both theoretical and practical approaches to building positive human values and character to contribute to a “good society”.

KHMR 110    Khmer Studies

Khmer Studies enables students to learn about the origins of culture and civilization of each race, which had settled on our land, and to acquire Austro-Asian culture that is the primitive Khmer culture before the arrival of foreign cultures. Likewise, we can learn about the evaluation of Khmer culture from one era to another such as Pre-history, Norkor Phnom (Funan) era, Chenla era, Angkor era, Post-Angkor as well as present society. Moreover, Khmer Studies also focuses on the early beliefs, superstitions, and religions in which Khmer believed and practiced in various historical ages. Also, Khmer Studies is about arts, languages, literature, customs, traditions and creativities of the Khmer people. In addition, Khmer Studies enables students to be well aware of the Khmer cultural values and civilization. Consequently, students will love, nurture and defend their country, races, culture and civilization and national identities in order to benefit Cambodian people as a whole.

LAW 489        Senior Project

Senior Project is required for students with a GPA of 3.50 or above who wish to graduate with Honor after earning 123 credits. Students shall get prior approval from DAA before they can begin their research and writing. The Senior Project is a group or individual project written by two to five (2 to 5) students under supervision of a faculty member and defended before a Senior Project Defense Committee. The maximum period for the Senior Project writing is 6 months; and students are expected to follow the senior project writing and defense guideline

LAW 489        Legal Internship/Legal Clinic Report

This legal internship includes internship at Faculty of Law and Public Affairs, Legal Clinic, Law firms, public and private institutions, courts, international organizations, and civil societies. Students who choose to do an internship are required to spend 100 hours at the selected internship places approved by the Faculty of Law and Public Affairs. Throughout the internship period and internship report writing Students must comply with faculty internship guidelines. The internship report must be approved by a field supervisor and an appointed faculty member and then presented to an internship report committee for grading.

LAW 489        Senior project or internship or exit exam

Exit Exam is the last resort for graduation and it is allowed when there is an approval from the top management of PUC and applied only for backlog case only. Students allowed to take exit exam are required to join the review classes arrange by DAA to prepare themselves for an Exit Examination.

[1] Equivalent to course LAW 102: Basic Legal Concepts

[2] Equivalent to course COMP 110: Introduction to Computer

[3] Equivalent to course HIST 230: History of Cambodia

[4] Equivalent to course ARIL 210: Academic Research and Information Literacy

[5] Formerly LAW 220: Cambodian Constitution

[6] Equivalent to course ECON 310: Introduction to Economics and Entrepreneurship