Master in International Business Law
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master in International Business Law prepares students for careers in legal and commercial fields governing international business.
In today’s dynamic business environment, skilled experts well-versed in a multitude of legal principles and international governance play a vital role. Traditional legal systems are becoming gradually complex owing to rapid globalisation that demands proficient lawyers with an international perspective. This degree will enhance student’s international outlook and provide a substantial analysis of business issues, multi-jurisdictional and regulation of trade in goods, services and capital.
Students will learn the fundamentals of International Business including arbitration, contracts, finance, comparative law, intellectual property law, taxation and competition law. The unique curriculum combines theoretical and practical approaches to ensure that students will emerge as accomplished thinkers and problem solvers who will add value in complex international business transactions.
Programme highlights
Enhancing Individual & National Development
Within the next decade, the UAE is poised to dedicate its focus towards socio-economic sustainability. The curriculum at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will be crucial in creating and encouraging a new generation passionate about global business initiatives to complement the country’s rapid and ambitious progress.
Networking
Each class will have a reduced number of students from different countries. A strict entry selection procedure will guarantee the quality of the degree and will allow you to expand your personal network with high-potential peers.
International Recognition
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides the combined experience of Sorbonne University and Université Paris Cité. This rich heritage of joint excellence is now available in Abu Dhabi under the Ministry of Education and is recognised worldwide.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme*:
- 20% alumni discount
- 25% academic excellence scholarship
- 25% discount upon enrolment on a second master’s degree
- 5%-15% corporate offer
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Curriculum
Year 1 – Semester 1
Core Courses
- Company Law – General Principles and UAE Practice
- Advanced Contract Law
Specialization Courses
- Insolvency Law
- Law of the EU Internal Market
Additional Courses
- Common Law – Contract, Tort and Trust
- International and EU Tax Law
Year 1 – Semester 2
Core Courses
- Private International Law
- Banking Law
Specialization Courses
- International Trade Law
- European Business Law
Additional Courses
- Public Business Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Year 2 – Semester 3
Core courses
- The Law of International Contracts
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Specialization Courses
- International Tax Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Additional Courses
- Business Law in the Middle East
- Moot Court, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Year 2 – Semester 4
Core courses
- International Financial Law
- ADGM Regulations
- Investment Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Specialization Courses
- Competition Law
- Comparative Commercial Law
- Additional Courses
- International Transportation Law
- Master Thesis or Internship
Internship
For nonworking students, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi recommends completing an internship in the second year. The internship will encourage critical thinking and improve students’ reasoning abilities by blending academic theory with real-life work experience. Students will benefit from a greater depth of experience working in a professional environment.
The internship also provides an excellent opportunity to gain crucial insights and improve access to various career opportunities in the region and beyond. Students will discover that this collaborative learning process can lead to enduring professional relationships, which will open doors and forge new career paths.
Master’s thesis
Students have a choice to submit an extended essay based on their internship or a research based thesisresearch-based.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities within the government, political, media, and business law fields are lucrative and competitive as graduates with a specialisation in International Business Law are highly sought after. For emerging and experienced professionals, career prospects are remarkably high and vary from senior positions in government, legal, and diplomatic institutions, NGOs, legal advisors in the private sector or consultants for major multinational corporations.
At the end of their studies at SUAD (Master 1 required), students have the opportunity to take the Bar exam at the Université Paris Cité. The courses of the Institute of Judicial Studies (IEJ) are now also given in a dematerialized way and can thus be followed in addition to the completion of their Master's.