Faculty of Law, Economics and Management
Overview
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Management is one of the founding faculties of the University of Nouadhibou (newly established and ready to welcome its students from the 2025-2026 academic year). Like its sister faculties, it aims to provide specialized university training closely tied to regional labor market needs, and to train executives able to support the socio-economic development of Nouadhibou and the Sahel region.
Built on the LMD system (Bachelor – Master – Doctorate), the FDEG offers four professional tracks specialized in the strategic fields of law and management of natural, maritime and environmental resources.
Degree programs
Mining and Hydrocarbons Law
Study the legal frameworks of natural wealth and its exploitation: mining, oil & gas, contracts, licensing and oversight regimes.
Maritime and Port Activities Law
Master the legal frameworks governing maritime transport, port operations, marine environment and maritime insurance.
Environmental Risk Management and Green Economy
Train in environmental risk management in coastal areas and the valorization of green-economy and sustainable-development investments.
Maritime and Port Activities Management
Economic and operational management of the maritime and port sector: logistics, shipping, port services, import-export.
Educational objectives
Train graduates capable of:
- Mastering the legal and economic challenges of strategic sectors such as natural resources and the blue economy
- Smoothly integrating the job market thanks to solid administrative, legal and economic management skills
- Contributing to the economic and social development of Nouadhibou and the Sahel-Sahara region
- Mastering the legal and managerial tools required to lead projects in complex contexts
- Anticipating and supporting the transition to a greener and more inclusive economy
Career outcomes
Each track opens targeted and promising career paths:
Mining & Hydrocarbons Law
- Ministries and authorities of the mining and energy sectors
- Mining, oil & gas companies
- Contract, licensing and litigation firms
- Regulatory and oversight bodies
Maritime & Port Activities Law
- Ports and port authorities
- Shipping and maritime transport companies
- Navigation administrations
- Marine insurance
- Specialized legal consulting
Green Economy & Environmental Risks
- Environmental agencies and councils
- Consulting and study offices
- Sustainable-development and renewable-energy projects
- Environmental impact assessment
Maritime & Port Activities Management
- Port operations management
- Logistics and supply chain
- Shipping and maritime transport
- Import-export companies
- Integrated port services