Overview
In international sales, it’s not only goods that cross borders – money does too, and through an increasing range of means. Many international transactions involve large sums of money, which also introduces a higher element of risk.
If you deal in international sales or payment and finance transactions in any way, and want to understand the legal aspects of these, then this Financing of International Sales course at the University of Aberdeen is for you.
Careers
By studying the law and practice of international trade finance and payments, you’ll gain in-demand expertise in an area where there are known skills gaps.
With enhanced knowledge of the legal aspects of international payment and finance transactions, you’ll gain significant professional benefit as:
- a lawyer advising clients on international activity, or
- if you work in a related capacity in a government department or multinational private company.
This postgraduate course could help you progress in roles within:
- trading businesses that import and export goods
- banks and financial institutions
- corporates
- export credit agencies
- legal firms
- NGOs, and
- government organisations
Programme Structure
The current indicative topics for the course are:- trade risks and risk assessment
- letters of credit
- demand guarantees
- international factoring
- newly developed financing methods, including supply chain finance and invoice trading
- private international law issues surrounding international payments and finance
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at LLM level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Law, or
- relevant professional experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1395 GBP / full≈ 1395 GBP / full