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International Business Law (LLM) – (LL.M.)
VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The Master's programme in International Business Law focuses on rules and practices that are relevant for international business transactions.
The Master's programme in International Business Law is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of international business and trade. The programme focuses on the legal aspects of commercial transactions, such as drafting contracts, insurance, financing, bank guarantees, insolvency issues and investments. Students are taught that the practice of international business law must be set against the background of regulations created by national and international lawmakers. Regulating trade and investments is essential to help counter the potential detrimental effects of globalization. In addition, you will develop skills to anticipate, analyze and address legal problems that may arise in the practice of international business.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Courses:
International Contract Law (12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
Presentation Training(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
Research paper(15 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 4
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Grade average: The main focus of selection will be on GPA or an overall grade average. Students should at least have a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average or a GPA of at least 3.25.
Written request: The Master's programme International Business Law is open to both Dutch and international students. This Master's programme is a selective master, meaning that all students, including VU Bachelor's students, need to apply via Studielink and send in the required additional documents. It is up to the Admissions Board to decide on the selection of students. Each year the programme is open to a limited number of students only. For more information on admission see www.law.vu.nl/ibl
Language test: VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia. For Dutch students or students already residing in the Netherlands it's possible to take the institutional TOEFL test that the VU University Amsterdam offers.
Previous education: Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Law. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are also encouraged to apply, provided that they have a sound academic background and considerable experience in the field of law.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
China Scholarship Counsil:
The scholarship programme is designed for good quality Chinese students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for an academic year either during or after their studies in China. The main purpose of the China Programme is the exchange of talented Chinese and Dutch students.
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Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
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Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
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