[4][5] She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the American University of Beirut in June 1987.

[4][6] She then obtained a Master of Business Administration in finance in investments from George Washington University in 1990.

[7] El Hassan was appointed Minister of Finance on 9 November 2009, replacing Mohamad Chatah in the post.

[12] El Hassan was appointed Minister of Interior and Municipalities on 31 January 2019, replacing Nohad Machnouk in the post.

[15] El Hassan was a member of the board of directors at MedInvestment Bank (BankMed), where she also serves on the audit committee.