The rapid globalisation of business has created both opportunities and challenges. The LLM International Business Law is designed to provide students with a profound understanding of the fundamentals of business law and the manner in which international law impacts on business practices. Through a study of such subjects as International Law and Business, Regulation on Transnational Corporations, The Regulation of Financial Markets, The Law of the World Trade Organisation the programme is designed to reflect the wide breadth of the contemporary international business market and to equip students with the necessary tools to engage with real and practical issues pertaining to the conduct and regulation of business. The programme transcends a narrow focus on business law and through a core module in International Corporate Governance and optional ones that include Human Rights and Business, it puts great emphasis on concepts like social corporate responsibility to give students a good grounding in the burgeoning demands on sustainable global economic governance.

This programme will offer students a range of modules combining the study of international business with international law.

It will be of interest to students with an interest in issues of international corporate governance

It will draw on the unique and vibrant research culture in international law at UEL School of Law.

It will offer options from a wide range of fields of international law allowing students to develop their own specialization.

A good degree in law, the social sciences or humanities or another appropriate discipline.

For applicants whose first degree was not studied in English medium, IELTS at 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.

There are three core 30 credit modules, one 60 credit dissertation of 15,000 words and one optional 30 credit module. The total programme amounts to 180 credits and is available one year full-time or two years part-time. Core modules are: International Law and Business, International Corporate Governance and Current Issues and Research in International Law; one module can be selected from a comprehensive list of business and commercial law modules that include Regulation of Transnational Corporations, The Regulation of Financial Markets, The Law of the World Trade Organisation, Business and Human Rights and Economic Integration in Developing Countries.

The programme is delivered by specialists in their field and the modules are informed by this expertise. Students will benefit from the well-resourced School of Law Library and other The UEL libraries which are augmented with a wide range of electronic resources and legal data bases. Teaching will be conducted through lectures, workshops, seminars and supervisions. Students will be provided with module guides and lectures will be podcast supported by UEL Plus. Students will also benefit from the activities of the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict and the Centre for Migration, Refugees and the Centre for African Legal Studies that include seminars, workshops, conferences and panel discussions offering non-Western perspectives on contemporary cutting-edge legal issues.

The programme is assessed through a range of assessments including essays, research diaries, case studies, book reviews, oral presentations and a dissertation.

There is growing demand for professionals with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of international business law and regulation in both the private and public sector. Consequently  this programme is equally ideal for legal practitioners wishing to gain specialist knowledge in specific areas of international business law, business managers wishing to advance their knowledge in international business law that is essential to sound business decision-making as well as governmental regulatory bodies.

Students must submit a dissertation of 15,000 words on a subject related to international business law. Quality supervision is provided throughout this process.

The programme is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue careers with international and national financial and regulatory institutions, national and international business legal firms, international corporations and government agencies.

On joining, students receive a helpful induction programme. This will explain the facilities and services available, orient students in the university and help students choose their modules.

Special workshops are also provided to guide students on the preparation of their dissertations.

Teaching is supported by on-line learning and pod-casting of lectures.

The School offers a specialist employability officer to advise students about their options after graduation.

Students have access to resources at UEL library and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.

The University also offers extensive support services including financial advice, careers advice, counselling and learning support.

Students will have the opportunity to study International Business Law in east London, the fasting growing area of any city in Europe within a truly multi-cultural environment.

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