MASTERS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Programme (MIP) Jointly offered by the: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Academy; The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO); and Africa University (AU)

2012 Admissions

On April 30, 2012, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and Africa University (AU) will launch the 5th edition of the Masters Degree in Intellectual Property Program (MIP) at Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.
The Program will be offered for a duration of twelve (12) months, from April 30, 2012, to April 30, 2013. It structured in three (3) parts, as follows:

• First Part: instruction via distance learning from April 30 to July 27, 2012, in which students take a selected number of courses on IP topics;
• Second Part: will take place at Africa University in Mutare (Zimbabwe) from August 15 to December 7, 2012. It includes three weeks of practical training at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare from November 19 to December 7, 2012;
• Third Part: research and dissertation writing on a selected and approved topic from December 8, 2012, to April 30, 2013.

The MIP Program is designed for young professionals who wish to acquire the skills required to play a leading role in that area, through exposure to an international and comparative approach to national and regional IP systems. The young professionals to be accepted to the program should primarily be from academic or Research and Development institutions who, upon graduation are expected to return to their respective institutions in Africa and serve as trainers in the field of IP.

The curriculum aims to provide an in-depth examination of all fields of intellectual property and is taught by leading academicians, legal practitioners, intellectual property officers and IP experts drawn from various universities and IP offices in Africa.

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be awarded a "Masters Degree in Intellectual Property" by Africa University on behalf of WIPO and ARIPO.

SCHOLARSHIP

With a view to contributing to the development of human resources in the field of IP in developing countries, 25 scholarships by WIPO and ARIPO will be offered to highly motivated persons from Africa to participate in this Program. In addition, up to 10 places shall be reserved for self-sponsored students. Each scholarship covers a return air ticket, board and lodge at Africa University and ARIPO, tuition and registration fees. Applicants who wish to benefit from WIPO and ARIPO scholarships should not be more than 40 years of age to qualify (not applicable to self-sponsored students), and must hold a minimum of a Bachelors (lower second class) degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Proof of English proficiency is required.

APPLICATIONS

Any person fulfilling the above mentioned requirements and wishing to apply for acceptance to the Program is invited to send his/her application to the:
Assistant Registrar-Academic Affairs
Africa University
P.O. Box 1320
Mutare
Zimbabwe
or
online through the Africa University link below.

A duly completed application form, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of university degree certificates/diploma and transcripts, at least two letters of reference and any other appropriate supporting documents, should be sent to Africa University not later than March 9, 2012.

Upon receipt of the above documentation, suitable candidates will be selected for admission into the Program. Applicants wishing to be considered for the WIPO and ARIPO scholarships should indicate that specifically in their application.

More information concerning the MIP Program is provided on the websites WIPO & WIPO Academy and ARIPO or Download brochure and MIP CURRICULUM .