Course Structure
The IELPO programme is a full-time, intensive, course covering a period of nine months from September 22nd, 2008 to May 30th, 2009. The program is structured around 33 weeks of lectures, with daily lectures from Monday to Friday (and exceptionally a few Saturdays). The programme is taught by an outstanding faculty of visiting professors drawn from the world's leading universities, policy research institutes and international organizations.
The IELPO programme is articulated around seven modules, each of which will expose students to a law, economics and international political economy perspective on key issues in international economic governance. Throughout, the legal dimension of the issues explored remains the key foundation of the IELPO programme.
IELPO classes will begin daily at 8h30 and end at either 13h00 (for 4 hour sessions) or 14h15 (for 5 hour sessions). There will be a 30 minutes break at 10h30 and an additional 15 minute break at 12h30 for 5 hour sessions.
IELPO's language of instruction is English.
Participation in the IELPO programme requires a strong commitment on the part of students given the intense pace of learning and the quality of the visiting faculty on offer. Class attendance will be compulsory, and students will be graded in part on the basis of their participation in class, which in turn requires a full investment in course readings and completion of assignments.
Beyond IELPO's core curricula, the programme will feature a year-long series of guest lectures on issues covered by the programme and delivered by leading practitioners and experts drawn from academic, business and inter-governmental circles. Participation in such activities, the programme of which will be announced in advance, will also be compulsory for full-time students.
Field Trips
Three field trips - to Madrid, Brussels and Geneva - will be also form part of the study programme, exposing students to senior staff members and to the inner workings of leading national, Community-wide or international agencies
Madrid
Visits to the Spanish Parliament, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Trade, renowned Spanish law firms, etc.
Brussels
Visits to European institutions (European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Parliament), renowned international law firms and meetings with several Brussels-based think tanks and lobbies.
Geneva
Visits to international organizations such as WTO, UNCTAD, ICTSD, ACWL, AITIC and the World Bank's Geneva office. Meetings will also be scheduled with Permanent Representations to UN institutions, as well as with law firms specialized in WTO litigation and advice.
Exams and Final Dissertation
Students are required to pass all the exams, attend 90% of all compulsory lectures and submit a final dissertation.
Exams will be announced in advance and will cover issues addressed in one or more modules.
The dissertation may relate to any issue covered by the programme. Dissertations, the length of which should not exceed 80 pages, should be delivered before 1st October 2009.
Holiday
There are two holiday breaks during the IELPO programme. The first one comes at Christmas, from the 21st of December until the 11th of January. The second is at Easter, from the 10th to the 13th of April.
Facilities
Library
The IELPO program will have its own library, providing students with access to relevant books, journals, newspapers and online sources of information. Students will also have access to the library and databases of the University of Barcelona. See: (http://www.bib.ub.edu)
Computer and wi-fi facilities
UB buildings are equipped with computer facilities, including wireless Internet service for laptop computers in the classroom.
UB Sports
Sport facilities (swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, etc.) will be available for IELPO students and offered at a preferential rate. Further information is available at: http://www.ub.es/esports/
Accommodation
Tuition fees do not include accommodation expenses. It is highly recommended to look for lodging sufficiently in advance. Useful websites on housing in Barcelona are provided below.
Barcelona Housing Service for Students
http://www.bcn-housing-students.com/
Barcelona Centre Universitari
http://www.bcu.cesca.es/angles
Lloguer Jove
http://www.lloguerjove.com/en/Intro.jsp
UB webpage on accommodation
http://www.ub.es/acad/serveis/allotjament.htm
Habitatge Jove
http://www.habitatgejove.com/arrel_eg/index_i.html
Loquo
http://www.loquo.com
Melon District
http://www.melondistrict.com
Viure i Conviure Programme
http://obrasocial.caixacatalunya.es/osocial/main.html?idioma=3
