Economic Change in the Arab Region (ECAR)

Organisation:: Philipps-Universität Marburg
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Marburg, Hesse, Germany
Typ:: Full-time
Certificate:: MA
Duration:: 3 Semester/s

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Programme

Arab countries are in different states of economic development.A common feature is the combination of badly designed institutions and an inadequately trained local workforce - two factors that represent obstacles to entering a path of sustainable economic development.

ECAR aims at training economists who will be able to analyse current economic conditions in the Arab region and to employ their education to contribute to potential solution concepts.

The focus on economic education is supplemented by an emphasis on the conveyance of intercultural awareness.

Direct experience of one’s subject of study is crucial: ECAR lectures are taking place in Cairo and the Master’s thesis can be written during a one-semester stay in the Arab Region.

How do I benefit from ECAR?
- Education in modern economics with a profound knowledge of the Arab economies
- Dynamic study environment through small class sizes and a regular exchange with teaching staff
- Key qualifications through application training, intensive tutorial work, and essay-writing
- Hands-on experiences and insights through extracurricular activities
- Employability through a combination of ready-to-use and theoretical components
- ECAR Master’s degree qualifies for job opportunities in the private and public sector
- Development of strong intercultural competences

Target audience

Students with an academic background in economics and preferably relevant work experience can apply for ECAR.
We expect students of ECAR to be highly motivated academically and interested in working in a bicultural environment.

A maximum of 25 students can be admitted in 2012.
More than 10 DAAD scholarships are available for selected applicants.

There is a set of requirements that applicants have to fulfill:

1. First degree: The minimum academic qualification is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

2. Major focus of first academic degree: Applicants’ first degree must have a clear focus on Economics. Applicants must have acquired a minimum of 72 points within the framework of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in economics-related modules during their university studies.

For more detailed information on the European Credit Transfer System please refer to the official website of the European Commission on the topic.

3. Work experience: In the case of similar academic achievements, preference will be given to students with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of economics.

4. English language requirements: Students must be able to study courses in English effectively. We therefore require certified English language skills of at least B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent. The minimum English language requirements for obtaining a scholarship are:

TOEFL (paper-based) 550
TOEFL (computer-based) 213
TOEFL (internet-based) 80
IELTS (academic) Band 6.0

Please note that the English language certificate should not be older than 2 years.

Students who have completed their university studies in English are exempted from the above requirement, but have to produce evidence by their university that their course of study took place in English.

5. Scholarships: Please note that scholarships can only be awarded to nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine Territories, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.
General eligibility is independent of nationality!

Emphases/Curriculum

ECAR semesters, locations and modules:

Presemester (Cairo)
Aug 2012 – Oct 2012 ECTS credits: -
• Economics Module
• Intercultural Module
• Language Module
• Soft Skills Module

1st Semester (Marburg)
Oct 2012 – Mar 2013 ECTS credits: 30
• Arab-European Economies
• Economic Analysis
• Change Management

2nd Semester (Marburg)
Apr 2013 – Sep 2013 ECTS credits: 30
• Economies of the Arab Region
• Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
• Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
• Development, Institutions, and Economic Policy

3rd Semester (Arab Region)
Oct 2013 – Mar 2014 ECTS credits: 30
• Internship / Field Research
• Master’s Thesis

More information on the curriculum is available here:
https://www.uni-marburg.de/fb02/ecar/study/curriculum

Practical relevance

Students will spend two months in Cairo, Egypt, during the presemester at the start of the programme. In addition, students stay one-semester abroad during the last semester working in an internship or on a field research in the Arab region. Moreover, the Master's thesis can be written while staying in the Arab region.

Admission/Entrance requirements
Full-time:
Number of participants max.:	25
Number of applicants:	n.a.

How do I finance my programme participation? • Financing through DAAD scholarship or on self-financing basis possible • No tuition fees for participation in core curriculum • Self-financing students cover costs for participation in extra-curricular activities Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants from the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine Territories, Syria, and Yemen. Tuition Fees: This Master's course does not charge tuition fees. An administrative fee of appox. 250 Euro per semester has to be paid to the university and includes the provision of a student public bus and public train ticket for the state Hesse, Germany.

Languages
Going abroad:	obligatory
	Course Languages: Courses are held in English. German and Arab language courses can be visited during the whole study period.

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Organisation

Philipps-Universität Marburg
Founded in 1527, this is one of the oldest universities in Germany, situated right in the centre of a beautifully preserved medieval town. At present there are nearly 20.000 students studying in Marburg – 12 percent of which come from all regions of the world. The Department of Business Administration and Economics consists of 17 tenured professors and about 50 additional staff members. Currently, more than 1,500 students are enrolled in various Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.

Study in Marburg

Marburg is a scenic town in the the centre of Germany. It is situated on the Lahn river and dominated by its medieval castle on the hill.

Life is not only about work, so the University also supports other activities: the language lab offers qualified courses as well as a self-learning-centre. The university sports centre offers over 30 different disciplines. Just like in sports, also in music: students and faculty sing in the uniCHOR choir or participate in the student symphony orchestra, the Marburger Young Philharmonic Orchestra or in the student BigBand. If you would rather participate in art passively you should visit the university’s museums and collections.