Master of International Economic and Commercial Law Study Plan

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of International Economic and Commercial Law 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 in Laws, Management or related fields

V.Academic Field

Law/ International Law

VI. Course Structure

Table 1: Core courses (18 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MLEZ21

PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

3

MLEZ22

WTO LAW

3

MLEZ23

INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

3

MLEZ24

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW

3

MLEZ25

INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

3

MLEZ26

LEGAL PROBLEMS ACROSS DOMAINS

3

Table 2: Elective courses (6 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MLEE21

JURISPRUDENCE AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

3

MLEE22

COMPARATIVE LAW

3

MLEE23

EUROPEAN UNION LAW

3

MLEE24

CIVIL LAW

3

MLEE25

COMMERCIAL LAW

3

MLEE26

COMPARATIVE CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LAW

3

Table 3: Other core courses (11 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MLEZ27

READING REPORTS

2

MLEZ28

ACADEMIC YEAR PAPER

4

MLEZ29

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

3

MLEZ30

LEGAL PRACTICE

2

Table 4: Thesis (10 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MLEZ20

THESIS

10 


VII. Teaching
Requirements

  1. Students are required to complete 45 credits, including 6 Core courses in Table 1 (18 credits), 2 elective courses in Table 2 (6 credits), 4 other core courses in Table 3 (11 credits) and Thesis in Table 4 (10 credits).
  2. Students’ performances will be graded according to their course discussions, reports and exam marks.
  3. 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

  1. The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 12 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 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)
  2. Abided by the regulations of the University
  3. 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.