University of Malaya UM

 

This program consists of coursework only.
A candidate for the Master of Commercial Law is required to demonstrate ability to carry out under guidance, research of high quality and to relate the research to the broader legal framework. At the end of the course, the candidate should demonstrate ability to present well written work and demonstrate competence in the chosen field of law.

SUBJECT

PROGRAME CODE    : LQB
MODE OF STUDY      : COURSEWORK
TOTAL CREDIT          : 44 CREDITS

Core courses

LQX7001 – Research Methodology	3 credits
LQX7002 – Malaysian Legal System [1]	4 credits
LQB7001 – Research Project	9 credits
LQB7002 – Law and Economics	4 credits

(Note : [1]  - Compulsory for foreign graduates.)

 

Elective courses

 

• Local Graduates select 7 Elective Courses
• Foreign Graduates select 6 Elective Courses

LQA7009 – Alternative Dispute Resolution	4 credits
LQA7013 – Media Law	4 credits
LQB7003 – Corporate Governance in Malaysia	4 credits
LQB7004 – Comparative Corporate Governance	4 credits
LQA7015 – Information and Communications Technology Law	4 credits
LQB7005 – Arbitration Law	4 credits
LQB7006 – Construction Law	4 credits
LQB7007 – Copyright Law	4 credits
LQB7008 – Remedies	4 credits
LQB7009 – Marine Insurance: Law and Practice	4 credits
LQB7010 – Civil Litigation	4 credits
LQB7011 – The Law of Trade Marks	4 credits
LQB7012 – Advanced Banking Law	4 credits
LQB7013 – Islamic Finance Law And Shariah Governance	4 credits
LQB7014 – International Business Transaction Law	4 credits
LQB7015 – Introduction to Competition Law	4 credits
LQB7016 – International Trade Law : Selected Issues	4 credits
LQA7016 – Communications and Multimedia Regulation in Malaysia	4 credits
LQB7017 – ASEAN Economic Community Law	4 credits
LQB7018 – Carriage of Goods by Sea	4 credits

CAREER PROSPECTS

Career options in a variety of organizations such as :

1. A private law firm
2. A bar association
3. A law school
4. A legal clinic

Candidate might also pursue one of these law-related careers :

1. In communications
2. In computer and technology law
3. Consulting with a law firm
4. In education
5. In law enforcement
6. In politics
7. In banking and financial services

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the LLM programmes at the University of Malaya must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A Bachelor’s degree with honours with CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent; or
2. A Bachelor’s degree with honours with CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99 or its equivalent and one (1) of the criteria below, or:
   1. relevant work experience;
   2. publication in the relevant field;
   3. applicant is a scholarship holder;
   4. applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
3. A Bachelor’s degree with honours with CGPA from 2.50 to 2.69 and two (2) of the criteria below:
   1. relevant work experience;
   2. publication in a relevant field;
   3. applicant is a scholarship holder;
   4. applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

 

 

1. Bahasa Malaysia Requirement for Malaysian
   1. Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
2. Malaysian Language Requirement for Non-Malaysian
   1. Required to attend at a satisfactory level and pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree
3. English Language Requirement for Non-Malaysian
   1. TOEFL – score 550; or
   2. IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00; or
   3. Pass English Language course offered by University of Malaya (UMCCed) ; or
   4. Possesses a degree or degrees from a university or an institution of higher education where the medium of instruction is in English language.