Program Overview

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Master's Degree in Business Law Specialization

The Master's Degree in Business Law Specialization is a two-year program that covers the main aspects of business law, both nationally and internationally. The program is organized into four semesters and is offered by the Faculty of Law and Political Science.

Program Overview

The program includes two tracks:

• Master's Degree in International Trade Law
• Master's Degree in Rural Law and Agricultural Business

The Master's program aims to train lawyers or attorneys in business law who are qualified to practice in France and/or abroad, or who are pursuing an academic career.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

• Master the main subjects of business law, including contract law, labor law, tax law, corporate law, distribution, competition, intellectual property, banking, and international private law
• Train lawyers or attorneys in business law who are qualified to practice in France and/or abroad, or who are pursuing an academic career

Program Structure

The program is organized over two years, comprising four semesters. The courses include:

• Distribution and business contract law
• International trade law
• Business law and taxation
• Banking and financial law
• Intellectual property and ICT law

Master's Degree in International Trade Law

The Master's in International Trade Law meets a market need for bilingual business lawyers specializing in international matters. The program stands out for its focus on international issues, bilingualism (50% of teaching and activities are in English), and the presence of foreign students in its classes.

Course Details

The program includes the following courses:

• Semester 1:
  • EU Language English
  • Distribution law
  • EU Banking Law
  • EU Private International Law Group 1
• Semester 2:
  • Business Criminal Law
  • Law of customs
  • EU General Tax Law
  • Digital skills - In-depth documentary research
• Semester 3:
  • EU Business Law
  • Intellectual property law
  • EU Insolvency Law Group 1
  • Law & practice of economic litigation
• Semester 4:
  • International Trade Law
  • EU Advanced Tax Law
  • Contractual technique
  • Litigation
  • English / Exhibitions
  • Corporate law
  • ECHR and Business Law
  • Private international company law
  • Introduction to International Trade Law
  • Tax law
  • English / presentations
  • Oral exam
  • Distribution/Intellectual Property
  • Transportation and Customs/Comparative Business Law

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• International financing techniques
• Corporate finance law
• Financial collateral arrangements
• Aspects juridiques de la titrisation
• Derivatives
• International financing techniques
• Financing and corporate law
• Labor law

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the program include:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Required entry level: Bachelor's degree

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are not specified.

Location

The program is offered at the Montpellier - Faculty of Law and Political Science.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the program is French and English.