Economics Summer Camp 2025
Beirut Campus
Discover the World of Economics in a Fun and Engaging Way!
Are you a high school student interested in Economics? Join us for a one-week interactive summer camp at LAU and experience Economics like never before! Through hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and real-world applications, you’ll explore how Economics shapes business decisions, global markets, and everyday life.
What to Expect?
- Hands-on activities: Explore key economic concepts through fun and interactive exercises.
- Expert Guidance: Engage with LAU Economics faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.
- Real-World Applications: Discover how Economics applies to business and global markets.
- University Life Experience: Get a glimpse of academic and social life at LAU.
Registration Fee: $75
Scholarship Awards
Here is your chance to win up to 30% scholarships towards pursuing BS in Economics at LAU.
- 1st Place: 30% Tuition Discount
- 2nd Place: 20% Tuition Discount
- 3rd Place: 10% Tuition Discount
30% Economics Program Grant:
Students admitted to the Economics program at LAU for the Academic Year 25-26 can benefit from 30% tuition discount. (Note: You must apply for financial aid to receive this grant.)
Registration and Payment:
Once registered, you will receive a notification voucher via email instructing you to proceed with the payment of your registration fees at any OMT or BOB Finance branch. You will have up to seven days from the registration confirmation date to complete the payment; otherwise, your registration will be canceled.
Register here before July 1st, 2025
Detailed Schedule
Monday, July 21, 2025
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Time |
Activity |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
Welcome note |
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9:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
How Do Individuals and Businesses Make Choices in a World of Limited Resources? |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Meet with MA in Applied Econ Alumni |
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Time |
Activity |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
What Makes Economies Grow, and Why Do Recessions Happen? |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Meet with BS in Economics Alumni |
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Time |
Activity |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Why Do Some Countries Grow Rich While Others Struggle? |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Guest Speaker Session |
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Time |
Activity |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
How Do Countries Exchange Goods and Services? |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Guest Speaker Session |
Friday, July 25, 2025
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Time |
Activity |
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
How Do People Find Jobs, and Why Do Wages Differ? |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
MCQ assessment on covered economic concepts |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Distribution of Certificates |
Free transportation will be provided from the LAU Byblos campus to the LAU Beirut campus.
Contact Information
- For more details, please send your inquiries to:
- Dr. Ali Fakih - Professor and Chairperson, LAU Economics
- Email: economicsdepartment@lau.edu.lb
- Phone: +9611786456-Ext. 1846