Program Overview
The
Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA) is a joint program between
Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) at Cairo University and
Institute of Law and Economics (ILE) at Hamburg University.
DOUBLE DEGREE: MSc. of Law & Economics (specialization in Economics) from FEPS,
Cairo University, and LL.M. (Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region)
from the University of Hamburg.
It provides students with the opportunity to be engaged with top academics at both faculties.
Program Objectives
The program provides students with a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of law and economics and an advanced knowledge on the economic effects of divergent laws.
It enables participants to apply the tools of economics to legal problems and this intellectual orientation pervades the curriculum.
The program prepares the degree holders for a career in public organizations or multinational law firms.
Intended Learning Outcomes
After Completing the Program, participants should be able to:
· Convey insights from Economic Analysis of Law (EAL) in a clear way to both specialized and non-specialized audience.
· Apply EAL in legal cases and to formulate policy opinions taking into account social responsibilities and possible economic impacts of different laws.
· Acquire the capabilities for pursuing additional studies autonomously. This includes, most notably, interdisciplinary research in legal and/or economic fields.
Who can
apply?
The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor degree in law or economics.
Applicants with a degree in Commerce, business administration, or other relevant
social sciences may also apply under the condition that the completed study
program includes substantial number of courses in law and/or economics.
Application Requirements
– Degree in Law or Economics, or in other Social Sciences (like Commerce, Business Administration,
Political Science…etc), provided that a substantial component of law and/or
economics is included in the curriculum.
– Curriculum Vitae
– Motivation Letter
– Two letters of recommendation.
– Academic transcripts.
– Proof of English proficiency (Test results must not be older than two years) (graduates of English section and foreign universities, where the undergraduate courses are in English,are exempted). .
– Four personal photos and birth certificate
Program Structure
The program covers 1.5 academic years, divided into four semesters and an introductory phase. In the second semester participants start their graduation projects under the joint supervision of FEPS and ILE professors. The third semester is held in ILE in Hamburg, Germany. All courses are compulsory.
Pre-master Phase (September)
· Basics of Mathematics · Basics of Economics · Basics of LawSemester 1 (October – January)
· Microeconomics
· Quantitative Tools for Law and Economics
· Introduction to Law and Economics
· Public Law and Economics I
Semester 2 (February – May)
· Competition Law and Economics
· International Economics and Related Laws
· Contract Law and Economics
· Research Methodology
· Submission of Proposals for Graduation projects
Semester 3 (July-September)
· Corporate Law and Economics
· Advanced topics in Law and Economics
· Research Methodologies Seminars
Semester 4· Writing and submission of graduation projects
Tuition Fees
Cairo University fees: approximately EGP 35,000
University of Hamburg fees: approximately Euro 1,653.
Dorms in Hamburg: Euro 360 per month.
Expected
Number of Students
We target to
accept a maximum of 20 students to keep the quality of the program outcomes.
MLEA
Team
Dr. Hanan Nazier,
coordinator of the MLEA program, Professor of Economics
Mr. Sherif Ahmed,MLEA secretary
Mrs.Rania Shoukry MLEA Assistant Coordinator
Contact
details
Center of Institutions, Economics, and Law in Egypt (CIELE)
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
Fourth Floor, Old Building, Room 102
Phone: 02 37759369