Master of Laws in International Business Law

Provided by: Kaplan Higher Education Academy

Awarded by: Birmingham City University

Course Introduction

An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2024 intakes of this programme. Please contact our Programme Consultant for more information.
The Master of Laws in International Business Law meets the current demand for specialist knowledge and skills in a rapidly expanding field. The programme provides you with the opportunity to explore the legal regulation of the world of international business, and you will acquire knowledge and understanding of the aspects of substantive and procedural law.
The programme will also provide you with the opportunity to critically examine different systems of Law at a higher level. The critical analysis skills that you will develop while studying on this programme will enhance your employment opportunities in the legal and business sectors, as well as enabling you to acquire a strong basis for progression to doctoral studies.
The Master of Laws in International Business Law aims to develop your ability in analysing and evaluating the principal features of international business law. You will study the major concepts, values, principles and rules that dictate the discipline. You will communicate complex and abstract ideas in an articulate and confident manner, as well as learning a host of transferrable skills that will stand you in good stead for when it comes to securing employment.

Curriculum Overview

INTAKES
There are 2 intakes per year.

Commencement

January
July
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedules.

Minimum Class Size

20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Area of Studies

Core Modules

International Corporate Law
Transnational Commercial Law
Corporate Criminality and Tax Evasion
Advanced Legal Research Methods
International Intellectual Property Law
Conflict Resolution in Business
Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

This Master's Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:

A Bachelor’s Degree
Other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/international/your-application/english-language-and-english-tests/accepted-qualifications

Working Experience

Not applicable

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fee

The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$23,285.67 payable in 4 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition Fee of S$ 25,465.67 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*.
^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme.

Non-Refundable Application Fee

S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GST

Student Development Fee

S$283.40^*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services.

GST

All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Education Loan

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Education Grant

This Education Grant aims to provide financial assistance to Birmingham City University students pursuing selected Degree programmes.

Study Mode & Duration

Duration

12 months

Maximum allowed candidature period

72 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund

Assessment
Each module is assessed by any combination of written assignments, projects or presentations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Delivery Mode
This programme consists of 7 modules and may be completed in a minimum of 12 months. Classes are generally conducted on weekdays evenings.
The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the programme and the lecturers’ availability. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the seminar if necessary.

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