LLM Corporate Governance

Tuition Fee

Start Date

Medium of studying

Fully Online

Duration

1 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

Corporate Governance | Criminal Justice Studies | Environmental Law

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies | Law

Education type

Fully Online

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2022-09-01	-

About Program

Program Overview

Corporate Governance (Robert Kennedy College)

Course Overview

The LL.M Corporate Governance meets the current demand for specialist knowledge and skills in the rapidly expanding fields of international commercial law and corporate governance law. It provides students with the opportunity to explore, in-depth, the legal regulation of the world of international business and corporate governance. Academically rigorous, the LL.M will expose students to a practical real-world application of the law.

A unique aspect of the programme is the possibility to learn through applied, real case studies that will enhance your problem-solving skills and therefore maximise your career potential.

Graduate Destinations

Engage in effective individual research and demonstrate the ability to understand and apply management theory, and to make sound judgments under conditions of uncertainty.
Exhibit improved independent research and time management skills, having undertaken a substantial self-managed research project which involved application of a variety of management and research practices.
Demonstrate enhanced interpersonal and team skills, through working with others from different industry or cultural backgrounds.
Continue to reflect on their existing experiences, and learn from and build on the experience of others.
Develop into modern, well-rounded and outward-looking managers with a high concern for customers and colleagues.

Course Outline

Course Summary

The Online Master of Laws (LL.M) in Corporate Governance is the prime management qualification for lawyers and managers wishing to strengthen their legal knowledge; research indicates that the LL.M is a catalyst for individuals with strong career aspirations. The University of Cumbria now offers students the opportunity to complete an LL.M 100% online, enabling them to study while continuing to work.

The LL.M qualification continues to be the gold standard for career development not only within the Legal sector, including those practising law in commercial and business fields, but also in the Business and Management field.

Modules

Modules are listed in the programme specification

Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning Methods

Full details are available in the programme specification.

Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

Entry Requirements

Formal Entry Requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or above.
At least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
English language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component).
Applications are considered from candidates who do not meet the formal entry requirements but can provide evidence of equivalence.

Examples of Equivalence

A wide range of professional qualifications and/or work experience.
Working or studying in English or an English-speaking environment.
Applications will be considered from candidates who do not meet the formal entry requirements but who can demonstrate by interview the commitment to complete the programme successfully.

APL will be considered.

Application Information

See programme specification.

Student Finance

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first-year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

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