Master
in
International Business Law
Bridge
between
Civilisations
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers
a world-class diploma, Sorbonne education
in Abu Dhabi, degrees granted by Paris,
recognised worldwide and the ultimate step to
an international career here in Abu Dhabi.
At a
Glance
Faculty
The Paris-Sorbonne University Abu
Dhabi’s professional Master’s degree
in International Business Law
Are you thinking about expanding your qualifications through a
Master’s degree in International Business Law? Do you wish to
learn more about the significance of studying at Paris Sorbonne
University and how it will add value to your career?
Here are a few salient features about the curriculum:
International Recognition
The Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides the
combined experience of three globally renowned French
universities – Paris-Sorbonne University, dedicated to Arts and
Humanities, Paris-Descartes University, for Law & Political
Science and Economics & Management and Pierre and Marie
Curie University, faculty of Sciences and Medicine. This rich
heritage of joint excellence is now available in Abu Dhabi, under
the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
and is recognised worldwide thanks to the unique association
with prestigious French institutions.
The International Business Law curriculum is organised by
the Law faculty of Paris-Descartes University. This unique
specialisation aims at giving students the key tools and a
thorough grasp of legal business processes related to the global
marketplace. The course covers the various fundamentals
and examines international and domestic legal frameworks
governing the evaluation and application of commercial
transactions. This degree is acknowledged as an Emirati
and European qualification offering students access to the
international job market.
Unique teaching approach
The Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s Master’s degree has
a different and a much more extensive scope than other degrees
in the same field. A significant amount of time is dedicated to
International Business Law, thanks to the concourse of diligent
professionals as well as the proposed theoretical courses and
relevant case studies.
Beyond the lectures and seminars, you will be able to
participate in workshops organised by active professionals
and prominent personalities from the legal, environmental,
and commercial fields.
Composed of professors and law professionals from ParisDescartes University, this industry-focused Master’s
degree enables you to gain immediate access to faculty and
professionals who have achieved worldwide acclaim in their
respective fields.
They will help you sharpen your legal expertise by helping
you explore current and emerging commercial and business
aspects, how to apply these based on case-studies,
employing litigation and arbitration as strategies, the
appropriate means of solving disputes, and determining the
ideal responses to economic and commercial challenges that
surface in globalised marketplaces.
Course Schedule
The Master’s degree in International Business Law is a
programme spread across four semesters over two years.
The course schedule is carefully designed to accommodate
working professionals by arranging classes in the afternoon in
order to enable students who are employed full-time to obtain
a degree. All our Master’s courses are taught in English.
Through courses, individual research, and internships, you
will work closely with the faculty and other professionals in
Paris and Abu Dhabi.
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.
Career Prospects
There are abundant and rewarding opportunities, at a regional
and global level, for our graduates. Employment within the
government, political, media, and business law fields are
lucrative and competitive as graduates with a specialisation
are eagerly sought after. For emerging and experienced
professionals, career prospects are remarkably immense and
vary from senior positions in government, legal, and diplomatic
institutions, NGOs, legal advisors in the private sector or as
consultants for major multinational corporations.
The scope of experiential learning opportunities at ParisSorbonne University Abu Dhabi will definitely give you a
competitive edge in your career.
Objectives of
the programme
A Master’s in International Business Law can remarkably
expand career opportunities. The programme, spanning two
years, is exclusively designed for you to acquire the necessary
knowledge and skills required for jobs based in legal and
commercial domains governing international business.
In today’s dynamic business scenarios, skilled
experts well versed in a multitude of legal principles
and international governance play a vital role
Traditional legaI systems are becoming gradually complex owing
to rapid globalisation that demands proficient lawyers with an
international perspective. This programme aims to enhance
your international outlook and offers a substantial analysis
and comprehension of numerous business issues, multijurisdictional and regulation of trade in goods, services and
capital. This curriculum is based on a multidisciplinary approach
and you will learn the fundamentals of International Business
including arbitration, contracts, finance, comparative law,
intellectual property law, taxation, and competition law.
By studying International Business Law at Paris-Sorbonne
University Abu Dhabi, you will navigate a clear course to
an outstanding legal career in the international arena. This
unique curriculum combines theoretical and distinctly practical
approaches to ensure that you will emerge as an accomplished
thinker and problem solver that will add value in complex
international business transactions.
The first year of the curriculum focuses on the integral aspects
of business law featuring corporate law, international tax law,
banking law, intellectual property, international trade law,
and the European market. The second year converges on the
interplay of economic, financial and social forces. You will acquire
specialist insight into international business practice: arbitration,
contracts, finance, commercial law, and legal Business English.
The course structure enables you to design briefs, prepare for
consultations and study thematic records. You will master legal
reasoning and hone your ability to sustain a debate and will
refine your skills in public speaking, evaluation, negotiations and
decision-making. You will sharpen your prowess in litigation,
particularly those related to international arbitration proceedings.
Through constant interaction with your peers, you will boost your
teamwork and networking abilities. The combination of intensive
learning and practical application will cultivate skills and ensure
you leap forward towards a promising career.
Cross discipline
strategic vision
course
plus
international
This course provides you with a broad perspective and
competencies vital for your career progress. By the end of this
programme, you will develop a detailed understanding of the
global business forces and their socio-economic impact, as well
as the skills to evaluate and interpret international and regional
events. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi places equal
emphasis on both, theoretical and empirical analysis, and you will
examine both documented and current issues and developments
relevant to transactional business law.
At every point of the course your communication and research
skills will be encouraged through projects, workshops and
constant dialogue with the faculty and experts.
Enhancing individual and national development
Within the next decade, the emirate of Abu Dhabi is poised
to emerge as an important city dedicated to socio-economic
sustainability. This curriculum at Paris Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi will be crucial in creating and encouraging a new
generation passionate about global business initiatives and to
refine their skills and career potential to complement the city’s
rapid and ambitious progress. Through this course future leaders
and pioneers have the opportunity to refine their skills and career
potential to complement the city’s rapid and ambitious progress.
Course Structure,
Faculty and You
COURSE STRUCTURE
Classes will be held in English in the afternoon, from 4.30 – 8.00pm to accommodate working professionals.
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1
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Corporate law
Insolvency restructuring law
Private international law
International tax law
Environmental law
Comparative law
Methodology of French law
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Contractual techniques
Banking law
International trade law
European business law
International economic law
Public business law
French language as diplomatic language
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International contract law
International commercial arbitration
International taxation
Legal business English
European law of intellectual property
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International financial law
Investment law
Corporate mergers and acquisitions
Competition law
Comparative commercial law
International transport law
Internship report or Master thesis
SEMESTER 2
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
Course Structure,
Faculty and You
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
To meet the current standards and expectations in this
field, Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has integrated a
mandatory internship and research in the last semester.
This internship is designed to encourage critical thinking and
improve your reasoning abilities with the aim of offering you
an inspiring blend of theory and practice. Internships render
the skills gained throughout the semesters of theoretical
study making it more relevant with first-hand experience. You
will expand your horizons and amplify your comprehension by
working in a professional environment.
The internship will be a highly positive as you will obtain
crucial insights that will optimise your access to various legal
opportunities with entities in the region and beyond. You will
discover that this collaborative learning process will make it easy
for you to form enduring professional relationships that will open
doors and forge new career paths.
This Master’s degree can help you embark on a successful career
in the field of International Business Law. With this degree, you
will deepen your expertise and build a foundation to think beyond
your job’s functional limits and position yourself to become a
critical agent of change that delivers the excellent results. There
are several enriching career opportunities in legal departments
of government entities and major corporations. Furthermore,
graduates also have the option of establishing own consulting
firms or may wish to pursue a PhD programme. When you earn a
Master’s degree from Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, you
will join a network of successful graduates who have increased
their aptitude and advanced their careers by developing their
leadership and management potential.
OUR STUDENTS
We seek cultured, talented and committed personalities with
a clear indication of their career objectives. Our students have
a high academic calibre and range from fresh graduates to
professionals with considerable work expertise and nurture a
profound interest in legal and commercial aspects related to
economic progress.
OUR FACULTY
To create a truly distinctive university experience, our faculty is
composed of Paris-Sorbonne professors and external working
professionals who have achieved worldwide acclaim in their
respective fields.
Our faculty members all have their own methodology, but
courses are generally interactive, and each teacher provides
additional materials.
To expand our academic offerings, we frequently recruit
renowned personalities from the legal and diplomatic spheres
as visiting lecturers.
Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi Advantages
A high level of continuous education
scheme now available in Abu Dhabi
PARIS-SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI stands for
excellence in education and our students graduate equipped
with the essential abilities required for competing in a growing
and open economy. Established in the 12th century, Paris
Sorbonne possesses a rich legacy that is widely acclaimed an
international level.
In May 2006, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan issued
Law No. 14 of 2006 establishing the Paris Sorbonne University
– Abu Dhabi. Wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Education
Council (ADEC), the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s
new state-of-art campus with a capacity of up to 2,000
students enhances educational opportunities in Abu Dhabi
in partnership with some of the world’s leading academic
institutions and offers undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees in Social Science and Art, Law and Economics and
Business Management disciplines.
Aligned to the Emirates Vision 2030 and in response to the
escalating market demands, Paris-Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi is committed to deliver the future Emirati and
international workforce and contribute to UAE’s economic
diversification by offering degrees that support this
development. We will work towards advancing and nurturing
the local talent pool and assist in their seamless integration
into organisations through constant training, research,
sponsorship and educational and cultural initiatives. ParisSorbonne University Abu Dhabi is also keen to involve
neighbouring universities and socioeconomic entities to boost
the socioeconomic development of the UAE.
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi formed an alliance
with Université Paris-Descartes to offer unparalleled
levels of education in the region. Several faculty members
from Université Paris-Descartes are highly competent in
their former roles as legal consultants, business analysts
and advisors. Established in 1970 in France, under the
patronage of the eminent philosopher, Rene Descartes, the
distinguished Université Paris-Descartes has been associated
with excellence in education. The university adopted a
multidisciplinary curriculum and has garnered a worldwide
reputation for outstanding quality of education. Université
Paris-Descartes is part of Sorbonne Paris Cité.
Another important feature of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s
mission is forming sustainable partnerships with enterprises in the
UAE and the region. Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi regards
robust interaction with companies an indispensable element of
the Master’s Programme. From the beginning, we will endeavour
to strike a balance between academic accomplishment and firsthand experience for our students.
Practical
ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission to our Masters Programmes is through a selective
and competitive process and each applicant will be considered
on his/her own merit. Our admissions process ensures that
every course has an ideal mix of people with formidable talent,
impressive interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
Information
ADMITTANCE CRITERIA
Once your application is accepted, you must confirm your place
by proceeding with the related administrative fees together
with any deposit payments. This will complete your admission
process.
To apply for this Master’s Programme, we will require the
following from you:
For our detailed registration procedure and further information,
please consult our website: www.sorbonne.ae
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FEES AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
A recognised bachelor degree earned in a discipline
appropriate for the prospective graduate degree. ParisSorbonne University Abu Dhabi doesn’t normally accept
average grades that are below 3.0/4.0 or its equivalence
for M1 degree level. It is the norm to have the minimum
average of 3.0 /4.0 or its equivalence for admission into
M2 degree level
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A certificate or a copy of your undergraduate University diploma
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For M2 degree level, a minimum of 3 year of working
experience is normally needed.There should be minimum
of 2 years gap between the earned bachelor degree and
admission into the M2 degree level
Further documents for graduate applicants include:
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A letter from your employer statement stating duration of
employment and your job profile.
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A detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (not exceeding
two pages)
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A personal statement (not exceeding one page)
For all students, proficiency in English (both oral and written)
is a pre-requisite. You will be required to produce a certificate
or proof of an English aptitude test, TOEFL (score of 550, 213
CBT, 79-80 iBT) or IELTS (score 6.0), valid for at least two years.
Exceptions: Graduate applicants who have previously completed
requirements for a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
in an English-speaking country. Proficiency in French is plus
but this is not mandatory.
At the discretion of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, any
early admission decisions will be made for those students who
are exceptionally well qualified.
All candidates must provide an application file in English or
French (or an official translation).
It is highly recommended that you submit your application at
least three months in advance before the commencement of
the course. Successful applicants will be immediately contacted
by academic coordinators from their respective area of study.
Registration and Tuition Fees
As part of your application procedure, we require certain financial
documents as stipulated below:
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A letter from your employer, dated no less than two months,
stating your job profile and remuneration (if you are not
employed, we will require a similar letter from your parents
who are employed)
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A recent bank statement stating your financial credentials
As the tuition and associated costs are different for every
programme, please visit our website for a detailed overview of
fees, deadlines, payment structures, procedures and refund
policies. For your convenience, and based on the Master’s
programme, your fees can be paid on an installment basis with
pre-set deadlines.
For more information, please consult the relevant section on
our website:
www.sorbonne.ae
ASSESSMENT AND GRADUATION CRITERIA
Throughout the year, there will be frequent assessment and
valuations of all students. You will be also evaluated on your
individual assignments, internships, presentations, reports
and examinations which usually take place towards the end
of every semester.
For all classes, attendance is mandatory and it is important
that all students are always punctual and observe university
regulations at all times.
Master’s Thesis
All students have to submit and defend a Master’s thesis
focusing on an original and timely topic that will be chosen and
defined together with the Director of the Master Programme.
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