Program Overview
The International Business Law at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lyon, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting Law
- Law of Securities
- Cyber Law
- Legal Skills
- International Contract Law
- International Trade Law
- Trade and Intellectual Property Rights
- Ethics in International Business Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Arbitration Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Governance
- Masters in Law Dissertation
- International Trade Law
- Corporate Taxation Law
- Introduction to Tax Law
- Aircraft Financing Law
- Information Technology law
- LLM (Masters of Law) - no specialisation
- LLM in Public International Law - Specialisation
- LLM in Porfessional Advocacy - specialisation
- LLM in Maritime Law - specialisation
- LLM in International Human Rights - specialisation
- LLM in International Energy Law and Regulation - specialisation
- LLM in International Economic Law - specialisation
- LLM in International Commercial Law - specialisation
- LLM in International Banking and Finance - specialisation
- LLM in European Union Law - specialisation
- LLM in European Commercial Law - specialisation
- LLM in Dispute Resolution - specialisation
- LLM in Criminal Litigation - specialisation
- LLM in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution - specialisation
- Dissertation in Law
- Trade and Intellectual Property Rights
- Ethics in International Business Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Governance
- Bankruptcy Law
- Arbitration Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 3
Admission conditions
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in law (a French licence, an LL.B. or equivalent). Acceptance of applicants with other types of diplomas will be determined by an admission committee which may also take into account relevant professional experience. In some exceptional cases, a bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline (eg : political science...), may be accepted, provided that the candidate followed a substantial number of law courses.
The programme requires that applicants possess a good level of English language proficiency. Therefore we only accept applicants with a minimum IELTS Score of 6.5, a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 90 or CAE score of 58. Nevertheless, we might consider any experience establishing the command of the English Language.
Students applying for the London track should meet the City Law School language requirements: IELTS Score of 7 (with at least 6 in every item) or the Cambridge Advanced Certificate.
This requirement does not apply if you have completed your undergraduate studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, USA or UK or if you are a native speaker.
There are no particular requirements regarding French language.
Among others, the following information will be required during the application process :
- Copies of official transcripts/diplomas
- A photocopy of your passport
- A cover letter
- Two letters of academic reference
Application fee
Please note that there is a non refundable application fee of 45 EUR. We can only process your application after proof of payment of the application fee has been received.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lyon Catholic University (UCLY)
Lyon Catholic University (UCLY)
Lyon, France
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months