Shima'a Hanafy, research assistantFor me as an Arab PhD-student who studiedin Germany, I am sure that studying inMarburg and Damascus witl1in a group ofArab and German students is a uniquechance for both sides to enhance theircultural skills. I believe that ECAR olfers anexcellent education of the economics of theArab region and the fundamentals ofafunclioning market economy.

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Prof. Dr. Michael KirkIn my opinion, ECAR represents a significantstep towards the intemationalisation of ourstudy programme. Moreover, it olfers anexceptional chance to achieve exchangebetween the academic sectors in the Arabregion and Germany. I am looking forward tothe participants in our programme, who will

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Master of Arts inEconomic Change in the Arab Region

Philipps-University MarburgECARFaculty of Business Administration and EconomicsAm Plan 2D-35032 MarburgTel: +49 (0) 64 21 - 28 23926Fax: +49 (0) 64 21 - 28 28912E-Mail: ecar@wiwLuni-marburg.deWeb: www.uni-marburg.de/ecarDAADgtz

Tobias Caris, ECAR cohort 2009Building upon my first degree, a BSc inIntemational Economics that combinedModem Standard Arabic with mainstreameconomics, ECAR olfered me a singularopportunity to focus on the economies ofthe MENA region within an interculturalstudy environment. Adding to these factorsfirsthand experiences in the field ofGerman development cooperation stronglyincreased my employment opportunities.

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What is the idea behind ECAR?

Arab countries are in different states with respect to economicdevelopment. A common feature, though, is the combinationof badly designed institutions and an inadequately trainedloeal workforce - two factors that represent obstacles to enteringa path of sustainable economic development.

ECAR aims at training economists who will be able to analysecurrent economic conditions in the Arab region and to employtheir edueation to contribute to potential solution concepts.

Supplementing the focus on economic edueation is an emphasison the conveyance of intercultural awareness. Direct experienceof one's subject of study is crucial and therefore ECAR isdesigned as a joint international Master's programme withlectures taking place in Damascus as weil as in Marburg.

Course structure (90 ECTS credits)

Presemester 10t semester 2"semester

Damascus Damascus MarburgAug 2011 - Sep 2011 Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

Language courses Arab Economies Economic Methods

Intercultural training Economic Integration Development Economics

Microeconomics Microeconomics Institutional Economics

Macroeconomics Macroeconomics International Macroeco-

Quantitative methods Organizational Theorynomics and Finance

Scientific Writing Economic ReformsSpecific EconomicAspects of the Arab Region

Application Training New Public Management

30 ECTS credits 30 ECTS credits

30t semester

ArabRegionOct 2012 - Mar 2013

Master"s Thesis

30 ECTS credits

How does ECAR work?

• Three semesters with a total of 90 ECTS credits(European Credit Transfer System)

• Living and studying in Germany and Arab countries

• Education in modern economic methodology

• Strong focus on the applicability of economic theory toconditions prevalent in Arab countries

• Training in form of German and Arab language coursesand intercultural communication

• Opportunity to undertake an own piece of research in formof the Master's thesis

• Unique double degree from the Philipps-UniversitätMarburg and Damascus University

How do I benefit from ECAR?

• Up-to-date edueation in economics with a profoundknowledge of the Arab economies

• Development of strong intercultural competences

• Dynamic study environment through small class sizesand a regular exchange with teaching staff

• Key qualifications by means of application training,intensive tutorial work, and essay-writing

• Hands-on experiences and insights throughextra-curricular activities

• Employability through a combination of ready-to-useand theoretical components

• Job opportunities in the private and public sector

Application deadline: 31 March 2011

Application and scholarships

• First degree in economics or related studies (minimumof 72 ECTS credits in economics-related modules)

• English language ability of at least level 82 according toCEFR

• DAAD scholarships covering living and travel expensesare available for up to 10 Arab and 10 German students

Further information and enquiries

www.uni-marburg.de/ecar

ecar@wiwLuni-marburg.de (Marburg)

ecar-dam@live.com (Damascus)