Program name: | International Business Law Program |
Study Level: | Graduate |
Program leader: | Sturua Nata |
Study language: | English |
Qualification: | Master of Law |
Program capacity: | 120 |
Program permission: | Enrollment of students in the second-level of academic higher education (master's programs) is implemented:
based on the administrative registration and the order of the presidents. University-defined internal examinations include: written examination in English and oral interview (in English) within the defined topics for the educational program. Compulsory English language proficiency is defined as B2 level, which can be accomplished alternatively: A) by internal examination, in case of exceeding the threshold of at least 70%; Or B) by presenting a document certifying successful completion of internationally recognized language exams (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Exam; IELTS - 5.5-6.5; TOEFL iBT 72-94; Cambridge English Exam - 160-179); or C) based on a document certifying English as the primary language of study at the undergraduate level. The program will admit individuals with a bachelor's degree in law or an equivalent degree. If admission to the program is announced, a link will be activated to allow those interested in viewing the English language test samples and interview exam questions. |
Program goals: | The aim of the program is to prepare highly-qualified professionals who will have a deep and systematic knowledge of international business law, will be able to critically comprehend it in a coparative perspective, conduct independent research, solve complex legal issues, and conduct additional professional activities independently. In the wake of the globalization of international business, the program focuses on aspects of its legal regulation. This program contributes to the development of the field and the improvement of legal regulations of the business environment. The program enables graduates to respond to challenges related to the transnational and multidisciplinary context of international business, and current local and international labor market demands. Graduates will be able to be employed in all positions, taking into account the field of study, where the academic degree of Master of Law is required and it is not necessary to pass the state certification exam. As a result of developing research skills, graduates will be able to continue their studies at the doctoral level. The goal of the program is to create an educational platform that will unite both local and international students and professionals. |
Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes: |
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Learning outcomes: | Knowledge and understanding Program graduate:
Skills Program graduate:
Responsibility and autonomy Program graduate:
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Date of approval: | 02-26-2016 |
Approval protocol number: | 07-16 |
Date of program update: | |
Update protocol number: | 06/22 |
Program details: | The program consists entirely of 120 credits, which are divided into the core (72 credits) and elective components of the program (48 credits). The main component of the program includes:
The program's elective component consists of 144-credit study courses from which the student selects the courses he or she prefers. A student will be admitted to defend his / her master's thesis if one has accumulated at least 84 credits in total. The performance of a master's thesis in a law school is regulated by the relevant regulations. |
Teaching Process Characteristics: | The study process includes weekly meetings (lecture / seminar, etc.) lasting 2 academic hours (hours - 60 minutes). There are a maximum of 25 students in the group. |
Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
LAWBUS6122 | Fundamentals of Research Methods and Analysis | 6 | 3 |
LAWBUS5112 | Legal Research and Writing I: Legal Drafting | 6 | 1 |
LAWBUS5115 | Comparative Corporate Law | 6 | 1 |
LAWBUS5120 | Comparative Contract Law | 6 | 1 |
LAWBUS5211 | Legal Research & Writing II: Academic Writing | 6 | 2 |
LAWBUS5220 | International Business Transactions | 6 | 2 |
LAWBUS6115 | Law Clinic | 6 | 3 |
LAWBUS6210 | Thesis | 30 | 4 |
Credits sum: | 72 |
Code | Subject | ECTS | |
LAWBUS5123 | Negotiation Techniques | 6 | |
LAWBUS6160 | International Tax Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5125 | International Commercial Arbitration | 6 | |
LAWBUS5130 | International Investment Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5135 | Legal Foundations of the EU | 6 | |
LAWBUS5140 | World Trade Organization Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5146 | US Legal System | 6 | |
LAWBUS5148 | Internet Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5149 | Entrepreneurship Development | 6 | |
LAWBUS5150 | White Collar Crime in Criminal Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5215 | Comparative Property Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5225 | Comparative Corporate Governance | 6 | |
LAWBUS5230 | English, French and German Comparative Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5235 | EU Internal Market | 6 | |
LAWBUS5236 | Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights and Cyberspace | 6 | |
LAWBUS5246 | Maritime Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS5259 | Intellectual Asset Management and Licensing | 6 | |
LAWBUS6131 | International Banking Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS6120 | EU Competiton Law | 6 | |
LAWBUS6126 | Business and Human Rights Law | 6 | |
LAWC5316E | Moot Court for Masters | 18 | |
LAWBUS5122E | Moot Court Advance Workshop | 6 | |
Credits sum: | 144 |
Point | GPA | The university assessment | The general assessment in Georgia | |
97-100 | 4,00 | A+ | A | Excellent |
94-96 | 3,75 | A | ||
91-93 | 3,50 | A- | ||
87-90 | 3,25 | B+ | Very good | |
84-86 | 3,00 | B | B | |
81-83 | 2,75 | B- | ||
77-80 | 2,50 | C+ | C | good |
74-76 | 2,25 | C | ||
71-73 | 2,00 | C- | ||
67-70 | 1,75 | D+ | D | Satisfactory |
64-66 | 1,50 | D | ||
61-63 | 1,25 | D- | ||
51-60 | 1,00 | E | E | Sufficient |
Not passed | ||||
41-50 | FX | FX | Insufficient | |
<40 | F | F | Failed |