Overview
The law specialisation in the MBAX provides the opportunity to complement the core of the MBA program with the advanced study of law and contemporary legal issues. For students who have not previously studied law, there are two core courses that introduce key concepts in law and legal research and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Graduates will have advanced legal knowledge. They will be able to demonstrate (a) An advanced, contemporary understanding of law, including relevant doctrines and/or theories and recent developments as relevant to those areas; and (b) Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to those areas of legal study.
- Scholars
2.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate Independent learning, critical thinking and problem solving. Graduates from this specialisation will will have, and be able to demonstrate the ability to: (a) Investigate, absorb and critically analyse complex legal, theoretical and/or professional documents and legal academic writing, and to synthesise and apply such sources in evaluating existing debates, analysing and solving existing problems, and confronting new issues and controversies; and (b) Engage in independent, enquiry-based learning with a high degree of personal autonomy, in particular by undertaking independent research and critical, analytical studies on specialised topics relevant to the areas of law studied.
- Professionals
3.
Graduates will be able to communicate and interact effectively and appropriately. Student who complete this specialisation will have, and be able to demonstrate: (a) The ability to communicate complex legal, theoretical and/or professionally relevant subject matter effectively, both in writing and orally, to diverse audiences; and (b) Skills in working collaboratively, in particular through discussion of legal texts, theoretical propositions, methodologies and legal problems with peers and teaching staff.
- Global citizens
4.
Graduates from this specialisation will have a proven ability to apply knowledge and skills. Graduates will have demonstrated their ability to apply their legal knowledge and analytical and communication skills creatively and with a high degree of autonomy, in practical and/or theoretical contexts.
- Leaders
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Business Administration - MBA8625 - Business Administration (Part-time)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 36 UOC.
Cross Disciplinary Electives
Law Electives
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