LL.M International Business and Commercial Law

Background Information

Aim

The programme is designed to provide a postgraduate degree in International Business and Commercial Law that combines both theoretical foundations and practical applications, drawing on the expertise of the Law Faculty at Wisconsin International University College. It aims to produce graduates who can build on their first degree and/or professional experience by equipping them with advanced legal knowledge and skills to operate effectively in international and commercial legal contexts. Additionally, the LL.M in International Business and Commercial Law develops expertise in key areas of international trade, business transactions, dispute resolution, and regulatory frameworks, enabling graduates to function successfully in diverse professional settings, including corporate practice, legal consultancy, international organizations, and the global business environment.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the LL.M. International Business and Commercial Law programme are expected to have met the following prerequisites:

• Applicants must hold a LL.B. degree with at least Second-Class Lower from a recognised university.

Year One

(Semester One)

1. Theoretical foundations of international business and commercial law
2. Research Theory and Methodology
3. International Trade Law
4. International Carriage of Goods
5. International Banking and Financial Regulation
6. Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions
7. International Tax Law
8. Conflict of Laws in Commercial Transactions
9. Cyber Law, Digital Monies, and & E-Commerce

(Semester Two)

1. Emerging Legal Issues in International Commercial Contracts

2. Graduate Seminar

3. (Select One of the Following Two Courses)
   Graduate Substantial Paper
   University Teaching Methodology

4. Dispute Resolution in International Commercial Contracts

5. Law of International Lending and Secured Finance International Business Negotiation

NB:- ELECTIVES WILL BE OFFERED, BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF STAFF

Year Two – Two-Year Option

(Semester One)

1. University Teaching Practicum
2. Thesis

(Semester Two)

1. University Teaching Practicum
2. Thesis

Additional Information

1. Lectures will be in the evening
2. Lectures will be blended, online and in person – 60% online, 40% in person, unless the specific course can only be done in person. For example, Teaching Practicum

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