Stage 1

Corporate Governance

• Theories and models of corporate governance
• Roles and responsibilities of boards of directors
• Shareholder rights and stakeholder interests
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance
• Corporate governance in different jurisdictions

International Commercial Law

• Principles of international commercial contracts
• Sale of goods and services across borders
• Dispute resolution mechanisms
• International trade regulations
• Case studies on international commercial disputes

Managerial Finance

• Financial statement analysis
• Capital budgeting and investment decisions
• Risk management strategies
• Corporate financing decisions
• Financial markets and instruments

International Strategy

• Analysis of global business environments
• Strategic planning for international operations
• Competitive strategies in a global context
• Cross-cultural management and negotiation
• Case studies on international strategic decisions

Stage 2

Research Methods

• Research design and methodology
• Qualitative and quantitative research techniques
• Data collection and analysis
• Ethical considerations in research
• Writing research proposals and reports

Professional Services Management

• Management of professional service firms
• Client relationship management
• Service quality and performance measurement
• Strategic planning in professional services
• Case studies in professional services management

Elective Modules

Entrepreneurial Innovation

• Innovation theories and models
• Entrepreneurial mindset and behavior
• New venture creation
• Business model innovation
• Managing growth and scalability

International Tax Law

• Principles of international taxation
• Tax treaties and transfer pricing
• Tax planning for multinational enterprises
• Anti-avoidance measures
• Case studies on international tax issues

International Commercial Arbitration

• Arbitration agreements and clauses
• Arbitration process and procedures
• Enforcement of arbitration awards
• Role of arbitral institutions
• Case studies on international arbitration

EU Internal Market and Competition Law

• Free movement of goods, services, capital, and people
• Competition policy and antitrust laws
• State aid and public procurement
• EU regulatory frameworks
• Case studies on EU competition law

International Privacy and Data Protection Law

• Global data protection principles
• Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Cross-border data transfers
• Privacy rights and compliance
• Case studies on data protection law

International Intellectual Property Law

• Patents, trademarks, and copyrights
• International IP treaties and agreements
• IP rights enforcement
• IP management strategies
• Case studies on international IP law

International Financial Services Law

• Regulation of international financial markets
• Banking and securities law
• Financial compliance and risk management
• International financial institutions
• Case studies on financial services law

Research Dissertation

• Independent research project
• Literature review
• Research design and methodology
• Data collection and analysis
• Dissertation writing and presentation

MSc Dissertation

• Comprehensive research project
• Advanced literature review
• Complex data analysis techniques
• Application of theoretical concepts to practice
• Dissertation defense