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  • The Brussels Study Center

    The Brussels Study Center (formely Brussels School of Competition) is an independent academic foundation based in Brussels, Belgium. It specializes in postgraduate and executive education in law, economics, and technology, with a particular focus on competition law and the legal implications of artificial intelligence.

    BSC Official Logo

    History and mission

    The Brussels School of Competition was founded in 2010[1][2][3] by Charles Gheur, Nicolas Petit and Philippe Lambrecht, Secretary-General of the Federation of Entreprises in Belgium.

    Its primary objective was to foster education,[4] compliance[5] and research[6] in the field of competition law and economics. The courses organized by the BSC cover the main themes related to this field: including cartels, vertical restraints, state aid, mergers, abuse of dominance, etc.

    The organization was originally established within the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium and became an independent foundation in 2016. In 2017, it introduced the Executive Master in Law & Artificial Intelligence,[7][8] one of the early European programs addressing the relationship between law, policy, and artificial intelligence technologies.

    In 2024, the institution adopted the name Brussels Study Center, replacing its former name, Brussels School of Competition, to reflect an expansion of its academic focus beyond competition law.

    The BSC offers interdisciplinary and practice-oriented programs for lawyers, economists, public officials and other professionals. It facilitates academic dialogue and international collaboration through its educational and research activities.

    Academic programmes

    The Brussels Study Center offers two postgraduate programmes.

    The LL.M. in Competition Law and Economics is a one-year programme that combines legal and economic perspectives on competition law. It consists of ten modules and four clinical seminars and leads to a 32-credit interuniversity certificate.[9]

    The Executive Master in Law and Artificial Intelligence focuses on the legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The curriculum includes 24 modules organised into four thematic blocks and carries 15 credits.[10]

    Both programmes are taught in English and delivered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person in Brussels or online via live and recorded sessions.

    Faculty

    The faculty consists out of experts from academia, European institutions and law firms, including:

    Recognition and partners

    The Brussels School of Competition (BSC) collaborates with a range of academic, institutional, and professional partners. Its academic programs are co-organized with the University of Liège[9][10] and are accredited with ECTS credits in accordance with the Bologna Process.

    The BSC maintains relationships with several organizations and institutions, including:

    References

    1. ^ "LLM Guide: The Brussels Study Center". LLM Guide. Pritzwalks Education Network. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    2. ^ Fabes, Olivier (20 July 2022). "Un diplôme en droit de la concurrence "made in FEB"". Tendances Trends: Politique économique (in French). Trends. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    3. ^ Antoine, Valentine (7 June 2016). "Le droit à la concurrence, matière indispensable des entreprises". Références (in French). Groupe Rossel. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    4. ^ Gheur, Charles; Petit, Nicolas (14 December 2011). Vertical restraints and distribution agreements under EU competition law. Bruylant. p. 292. ISBN 9782802729518.
    5. ^ Osier, Margo (14 October 2024). "De la théorie à la pratique : les fédérations et les règles de concurrence" (in French). FBO/ FEB. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    6. ^ De Keer, Sofie; Garzaniti, Laurent; Mermans, Saskia; Morreale, Aurélie; Peetermans, Erik; Petit, Nicolas; Visser, Maaike; Wijckmans, Frank; Wytinck, Peter (9 March 2017). Gheur, Charles; Lambrecht, Philippe (eds.). Les fédérations d'entreprises et les règles de concurrence (Paperback) (in French and Dutch). Larcier. p. 222. ISBN 9782804497446. Retrieved 9 October 2025.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
    7. ^ Cloot, Amandine (16 November 2017). "Un cours de droit sur l'intelligence artificielle" (in French). Le Soir. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    8. ^ "Charles Gheur, directeur de la BSC: "L'AI n'est pas un scenario de science fiction"". Le VIF - Trends. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    9. ^ a b "Interuniversity Certificate in Competition Law". Université de Liège - Droit, Science Politique & Criminologie. ULiège. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    10. ^ a b "Executive master in Law and Artificial Intelligence". Université de Liège - Droit, Science Politique & Criminologie. ULiège. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
    11. ^ "Liege Competition and Innovation Institute (LCII)". Liège Université - EU Legal Studies. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
    12. ^ "Brussels School of Competition "Morning Briefings"". Cleary Gottlieb. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
    13. ^ "Jacques Derenne". Sheppard Mullin. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
    14. ^ "Lorenzo Coppi". Compass Lexecon. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
    15. ^ "Benoît Durand". RBB Economics. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
    16. ^ "Certificat interuniversitaire en Droit de la concurrence / Interuniversity Certificate in Competition Law". Saint-Louis University (USL-B). Retrieved 10 October 2025.