This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for trained lawyers who have not only acquired the subject knowledge that masters level study provides, but also have the skills necessary to make effective use of that knowledge in business situations. Thus, the BITE LLM is distinctive in that it not only develops a sound base of legal knowledge in the area of international business, but also gives training in the application of that knowledge as a practicing legal adviser.This course is unique to The British Institute of Technology & E-commerce and is accredited by the Coventry University.

Programme Structure

The programme is composed of 4 taught modules and a Dissertation (180 M credits in total) to be completed in a period of 12 months on a full-time basis, or 24 months on a part-time basis. There are no options, all the modules are compulsory. The programme will be based on four 30 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. The four modules are:

• International Trade Law
• Corporate Governance Law
• Banking and Financial Law
• Intellectual Property Law

International Trade Law

This module focuses on a range of topics in International Trade Law including the economic and institutional context of the World Trading System and Competition Law. Students will reflect on contemporary issues blending theory and practice in their approach. This module will focus on the following topics:

- Economic and Trade Law
- Competition and Contracts Law
- Applying the concepts in practice

Corporate Governance Law

This module explores corporate governance regulation and law; students will consider companies through an analysis of the key characteristics of corporations which are common to limited companies whatever their national jurisdiction. This module will focus on the following topics:

- International Corporate Governance
- International Business Agreements and Jurisdiction
- Applying the concepts in practice

Banking and Financial Law

The aim of this Module is to introduce and develop the concepts of banking and financial law, including BASEL and its framework, International Standards, etc. Students will explore the different financial positions–i.e. Simple, Funded, Net and Asset-Backed positions. This module will focus on the following topics:

- International Banking Law
- International Financial Law
- Applying the concepts in practice

Intellectual Property Law

The aim of this module is to develop a fundamental understanding of Intellectual Property Law and its policies. Students will examine the emergence of new regulations and the effect on international business. Students will explore the legal ramifications of the internet focusing on e-commerce, globalisation, enforcement and trans-jurisdictional issues. This module will focus on the following topics:

- Intellectual Property Rights
- E-commerce Law
- Applying the concepts in practice

Research Methods and Dissertation

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of research methodology, and the practical procedures that underpin the successful execution of an LLM dissertation. It also prepares a dissertation proposal that meets the requirements for a dissertation in terms of subject area, scope, methodology and feasibility. This module will focus on the following topics:

- Workshop for Research Methods
- The Nature and Purposes of Research In Business
- Formulating a research topic
- Carrying out the literature review
- Methodology and Data collection
- Research Management
- Preparing the Proposal

Course Duration

One Year Full-Time
Two Years Part-Time