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Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law
 China is playing an increasingly important part in global commerce. It now crucially impacts on the landscape of the world’s economy, especially with the country’s success in becoming a World Trade Organization (WTO) member. China business at the present time is a virtually indispensable component of life for people and enterprises around the world, and particularly in Hong Kong where initiatives are being generated from the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In this environment, specialized knowledge of Chinese business law is becoming increasingly sought after, especially by those in the fields of law, business and general administration.
The Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law programme, launched by the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, is designed to meet the strong demand for useful knowledge in Chinese business law in a context where law and business are intertwined, and to provide relevant cross-border and comparative perspectives. Course content emphasizes practicality and a broad coverage to help students gain a solid understanding of Chinese business law. This programme is suitable for business management professionals in Chinese foreign (including Hong Kong and Taiwanese) joint ventures and foreign-related enterprises. It is also suitable for managers and proprietors of non-government enterprises as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme provides students with the knowledge in business laws which is required for any business undertakings within and outside China.
The programme will be delivered online in the e-learning mode, and will be presented in both Chinese and English versions. It involves a combination of eight core Chinese business law courses and four elective courses in business and/or law areas.
Programme objectives
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the general principles of Chinese civil law, which are fundamental for further tapping into
relevant areas of business law; |
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current issues related to contract law; laws related to various forms of enterprises;
intellectual property protection; laws of banking and finance; laws against unfair trading/
unfair competition and related to the protection of consumers’ interests; tax law; and
foreign trade law; |
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international business law and its impact on China, including topics such as the legal
regimes governing international trade; international finance and investment law;
international economic organizations; and the implications of China’s accession into the
WTO; |
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the comparative study of business law in some common law jurisdictions (Hong Kong,
England, Australia, Canada, etc.) with business law in China, covering topics related to
legal systems, contract law, sale of goods, laws for various business organizations, tort,
intellectual property protection, trusts, real property transactions, and settlement of
commercial disputes; and |
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the theories and practical knowledge relevant to contemporary business and management,
constitutional law, economic law, administrative law, and the legal framework for
settlement of commercial disputes in China. |
Programme structure
To obtain the Master of Laws in Chinese
Business Law, students need to complete
at least 60 credits as follows:
- 40 credits from the eight core courses in Table 1; and
- 20 credits from four of the eight elective courses in Table 2.
The programme will be offered in both Chinese and English versions. The Chinese version will be conducted in Putonghua.
Credit Exemption
Holders of a Master of Business
Administration degree awarded by the
Open University of Hong Kong or other
recognized Master’s degree in the business
or law disciplines could apply for an
exemption from study for up to 20 credits
of elective courses.
Entry requirements
To enter the Master of Laws in Chinese
Business Law programme, applicants must
have:
- a recognized degree in a law, business or a
related discipline (or its equivalent); or
- a recognized degree in a non-law or nonbusiness
discipline (or its equivalent), with a
minimum of three years’ professional or
managerial experience related to law or
business.
E-learning mode
The Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law programme will be delivered online in the new
e-learning mode. In this mode, students can read the course materials online, so they can
study at their own pace and according to their own schedules. In addition, through the
University’s Online Learning Environment (OLE), students can learn through real-time online
lectures and tutorials and take part in discussion forums and video conferencing,
which let them enjoy the direct interaction typical of face-to-face study. This approach makes learning more interesting and facilitates communication between teachers and learners.
Each course includes the following:
- online course materials
- online reference readings
- multimedia learning materials
- animated and interactive learning activities
- real-time online lectures
- real-time online tutorials
- pre-recorded online video lectures
In addition, the following support will be
provided to students:
- communication with tutors by email
- access to the OLE, where online learning
and communication take place, and where
students can submit assignments and obtain
feedback from tutors electronically
- access to the Electronic Library (E-Library)
round-the-clock
- access to a repository of course and
programme reference materials to enhance
learning effectiveness through knowledge
management.
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