Overview
Fundamentally, the role of international business law is to legislate various commercial activities when trading between one country (and their laws) and another. Understanding this complex area of law is indispensable for any aspiring business lawyer or any legally-minded international commercial manager.
Within this International Business Law PG Dip programme from University of Essex Online the key topics include:
- the general principles of transnational contract law
- the remit, procedures and operation of the World Trade Organisation
- competition law and how it is implemented at a national and international level
You will develop skills in critical thinking, time management and research skills alongside important legal knowledge. After finishing your PG Dip, you can continue on to the full LLM International Business Law.
Why this course is great
- Gain a highly recognised postgraduate qualification in just 16 months.
- Each student is supported by a dedicated team of Student Advisers, who act as their mentor and guide from admission through to graduation.
- Receive your degree from the University of Essex, a top 40 UK university (Complete University Guide 2023)
Career opportunities:
The specialist legal knowledge you will gain is of particular use to those working within roles connected to global commerce, such as a lawyer within an international law firm, a multinational company doing business across borders, a governmental organisation regulating trade, or a research position looking into the future of business. The skills you gain will further enhance your CV to unlock senior role possibilities.
Qualified solicitors or barristers will also be able to use the skills and knowledge gained from studying the course to meet their annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
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Courses include:
- International Business Law
- Law of the World Trade Organization
- International Competition Law
- Legal Research Skills and Methods
- Commerical Conflict of Laws
- Intellectual Property Law
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Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for the PG Dip International Business Law, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for the PG Cert International Business Law, you must meet the following criteria:
- at least five years’ senior level work experience
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International
6525 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8700 GBP for the full programme during 16 months. -
National
6240 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8320 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
Funding
Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.