Course Structure
The IELPO programme is a full-time intensive course structured around daily lectures taught by an outstanding faculty of visiting professors drawn from the world’s leading universities, policy research institutes and international organizations.
The IELPO programme will expose students to a law, economics and international political economy perspective on key issues in international economic governance, with the legal dimension remaining the key foundation of the programme.
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 is compulsory.
Beyond IELPO’s core curricula, the programme features a series of guest lectures delivered by practitioners and experts drawn from academic, business and inter-governmental circles. Participation in such activities is also 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 Research Paper
Students are required to complete all exams, attend 90% of all compulsory lectures and submit a final research paper.
The research paper topic must be chosen and approved by the end of the second semester. It may relate to any issue covered by the programme.
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
