The First LLM Programme Jointly Offered by
the HKMA and The University of Greenwich
Now Open for Application
21/5/2014
The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) and The University of Greenwich now jointly offer LLM International and Commercial Law programme for business executives, professionals and those who wish to pursue a first or second Master`s degree through part-time studies.
As the first LLM programme of Greenwich delivered in Hong Kong, the programme focuses on the law and legal framework governing the international community, as well as various legal issues surrounding international trade and global markets. Professor Judith Burnett, Pro Vice Chancellor of University of Greenwich believes "business success in Hong Kong or indeed anywhere in the world can only be achieved through people, a good understanding of legal frameworks gives managers an intellectual and commercial advantage".
An Express Way for a Reputable UK Master Degree
The programme aims at ensuring students understand the substantive legal principles in common law, corporate law, competition law and intellectual property law. Participants can complete the programme in 12 months over three academic terms with completing five modules and one dissertation. No examination is required. The maximum length of completing the prorgamme is 36 months.
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Academic Term |
1. Common Law Foundations
2. Research Methods in Law
3. Corporate Law
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Term 1 |
4. Competition Law
5. Intellectual Property Law
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Term 2 |
| 6. Dissertation
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Term 3 |
Upon completion, students will be awarded the Master of Laws by the University of Greenwich, which carries equivalent academic status and recognition to the LLM degree conferred by the University in the home country.
Fully Taught by Experienced Local Associate Faculty
The Programme is taught by experienced local associates, who are practising lawyers with decades of professional experience or academics in legal studies. We ensure a good mixture of theoretical learning and practical application.
About Law at Greenwich
For the past 3 years, Law at Greenwich has been top in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2012, 2013, 2014). Law at Greenwich was ranked highest for teaching excellence in the 2013 Sunday Times University Guide.
Information Seminar
The LLM programme is now open for application for the September intake. Candidates have an opportunity to meet the representative from University of Greenwich to learn more about the programme in the upcoming information seminar, which will be held as follows:
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Wednesday, 28 May 2014 |
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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2-4/F, Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wanchai |
Free Legal Seminar for Business Executives
During the seminar, Mr Bill Davies, the LLM programme leader from the University of Greenwich will deliver a talk under the theme of "Evasion and concealment in the UK Supreme Court - recent developments in piercing the corporate veil". Interested parties are welcome to join the event which is scheduled to be held as follows:
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Thursday, 29 May 2014 |
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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1-6/F, First Commercial Building, 33-35 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay |
For information on the programmes and registration of the seminars, please contact:
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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 21 May 2014.
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