I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of International Arbitration program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. (Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan).
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese and English
IV. Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree
V. Academic Field
Law/International Law
VI. Course Structure
Table 1: Core courses (21 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLAZ01 |
PRINCIPLES OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION |
3 |
MLAZ02 |
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION |
3 |
MLAZ03 |
NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION |
3 |
MLAZ04 |
LITIGATION PROCEDURE |
3 |
MLAZ05 |
ARBITRATION WRITING |
3 |
MLAZ06 |
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW |
3 |
MLAZ07 |
LEGAL METHOD AND CASES STUDY |
3 |
Table 2: Elective courses (18 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLAE01 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION 1 |
3 |
MLAE02 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION 2 |
3 |
MLAE03 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION 3 |
3 |
MLAE04 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS I |
3 |
MLAE05 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS II |
3 |
MLAE06 |
CIVIL LAW |
3 |
MLAE07 |
PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW |
3 |
MLAE08 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW |
3 |
MLAE09 |
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW |
3 |
MLAE10 |
INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW |
3 |
MLAE11 |
JURISPRUDENCE AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW |
3 |
MLAE12 |
COMPARATIVE LAW |
3 |
Table 3: Other core course (6 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLAZ08 |
INTERNSHIP |
6 |
Table 4: Thesis (6 Credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MLAZ00 |
THESIS |
6 |
VII. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete 51credits, including 7 Core courses in Table 1 (21 credits), 6 elective courses in Table 2 (18 credits), other core course in Table 3 (6 credits) and Thesis in Table 4 (6 credits).
- Students’ performances will be graded according to their course discussions, reports and exam marks.
- Students are required to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
VIII. Study Time
- The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.
- In general, classes will be arranged from Monday to Friday night.
IX. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
- Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis)
- Abided by the regulations of the University
- Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If the students pass all courses required in Table 1 to 3 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/ she only can get a completion certificate.
Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.
※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.