OBJECTIVES
The Master program MBA in Economics is recommended for students with a good technical background who wish to obtain a rigorous, in-depth education in economic theory and policy at the graduate level, to prepare a successful career in research or as professional economists working for central banks, the banking industry, government institutions, and international organizations or as economics and finance consultants.
The degree consists of two years part-time coursework. The courses focus on providing you with strong foundations in the core subjects (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics), while allowing you to choose four additional courses in the field. In the final semester, you will develop your dissertation under supervisions of a faculty member.
A strong preparation in Economics at the graduate level opens up superb career opportunities in many areas within economics but also in finance and management.
DIPLOMA
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a diploma:
- Lebanese delivered by the Lebanese Canadian University - LCU
LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION
The program is offered in French or in English.
PROGRAM DURATION
18 months (39 credits)
STUDY SCHEDULE
Part-time, evening class studies
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
-A Bachelor’s degree (all majors)
-Holders of a Bacc +4 degree in Business Administration can directly enroll into the second year of the program
-The consent of the University’s Academic Advisory Committee after studying the applicant’s file
-Relevant professional experience
At the end of this program, EMBA graduates may start with the preparation of their Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTS
For registration, the candidates must provide a complete application file that includes the following:
•An application form duly completed
•3 recent passport-size color photographs
•A photocopy of the National Identity Card or a recent Personal Civil Status Record (or a photocopy of the passport for foreign applicants)
•A photocopy of a recent Family Civil Status Record (for Lebanese nationals only)
•An attestation from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) or its equivalent, if applicable
•A certified copy of the degree issued by the University of origin
•A certified copy of official transcripts for university-level studies issued by the university
•A certified copy of the university degree’s equivalence issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education
•A certified copy of the Lebanese Baccalaureate or its equivalent issued by the Ministry of Higher Education
•An evidence of relevant work experience
•2 letters of recommendation
•A curriculum vitae
•A personal development statement (motivation letter)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The fields of work are numerous, such as the national and international public functions, the post-secondary educational establishments and financial institutions.