Description
Are you interested in the international law, global business and mechanisms of dispute resolution beyond national borders? The degree programme in International Business Law and Arbitration (IBLA) will prepare you for a career in such a challenging international environment.
The programme gives opportunities to grasp the functioning of law in global economy and regulations applying to the relations between entrepreneurs, investors and countries. You will learn how to analyse complex legal issues related to conducting business activity and designing effective solutions, as well as putting them into practice.
Classes are taught in English, helping students prepare for careers in an international legal and business environment. During the studies, you work with authentic legal acts and documents, learning the terminology used in international business practice.
What will you learn?
During the studies you will:
- acquire advanced knowledge in international trade and economic law,
- work with case studies based on real disputes and international transactions,
- You will take part in simulated arbitration proceedings, expanding your skills in legal argumentation and arbitration strategy,
- meet with professionals: arbitrators, lawyers from international law firms, and industry experts,
- expand competencies required to work in multicultural environment.
Curriculum and organisation of studies
International arbitration plays a key role in the programme – as one of the most important and fastest-growing methods of resolving disputes in global business. Thanks to cooperation with industry professionals, you will gain insight into international arbitration in theory and in practice.
The curriculum covers the issues of business ethics, human rights, corporate social responsibility, and consumer protection, preparing to informed and responsible professional work.
Classes take place from Monday to Thursday, giving you space to gain professional experience, engage in traineeships, join research groups or find a job as early as during your studies.
Target audience
The degree programme is a natural career path for graduates of law, administration, and economics who wish to specialise in international business transactions and work in a global environment.
The programme is designed for students who want to combine law with business and pursue careers in international law firms, arbitration bodies, financial institutions, or global organisations.
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CURRICULUM
Duration of studies: 4 semesters
Language of instruction: English
Number of ECTS credits: 120
Selected courses in International Business Law and Arbitration
- Commercial Law – learn how commercial law works and explore the basic rules of conducting business activity.
- International and European Labour Law – discover the main principles and regulations of international and European labour law.
- Capital Market Regulations – understand how capital markets operate in Poland, the European Union and worldwide.
- Human Rights in Business – explore the sources of human rights and international mechanisms for their protection.
- Mediation in Business – explore legal, economic, business and psychological sides of economic disputes.
Forms of classes:
- lectures
- tutorials
MAJORS
The International Business Law and Arbitration programme does not offer majors.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To take the final examination, you must:
- pass all the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum,
- obtain a positive grade for your thesis.
You complete your studies when you pass the diploma examination with a positive grade. After completing your studies, you will receive a higher education diploma confirming your qualifications.
Detailed information on the rules for awarding diplomas and the requirements for the diploma thesis can be found in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the Diploma Award Regulations.
ADMISSION
Admission to studies at the University of Silesia is conducted via the Online Application System (IRK): irk.us.edu.pl.
In IRK, you can enrol for studies and check all the necessary information, including What the admission process looks like, what the deadlines are, how much the admission fee is and what documents you need to submit.
Questions? Send an email to the International Admissions Office or visit rekrutacja.us.edu.pl and irk.us.edu.pl.
Admission requirements
You may apply for second-cycle studies after obtaining at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field of study. Register in the Online Application System and submit all the required documents.
Limit of places: 50
Point thresholds
We do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study at the University of Silesia.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process. Admission thresholds change every year, as they depend on the number of candidates, their high school graduation exam results, and the applicable qualification rules.
Additional criteria
In order to pursue the degree programme in International Business Law and Arbitration you must have at least B2 level English proficiency (according to the Common European Framework of Reference).
Fees
The fee for participating in the admission process for the International Business Law and Arbitration programme is PLN 85.
INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The International Business Law and Arbitration programme does not offer internships, apprenticeships and traineeships.
COOPERATION
During the studies you may take part in Erasmus+ programme. The exchange programme gives you the opportunity to study for part of a semester at a partner university in one of 31 countries. The programme covers universities located in such countries as: Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Türkiye, Italy, and Lithuania.
CONTACT
More information coming soon.
Co nas wyróżnia
01.
Elastyczność
Tworzysz własną ścieżkę dzięki różnym formom dydaktycznym oraz świadomemu wyborowi zajęć, opiekunów naukowych i specjalizacji.
02.
Praktyka
Stawiamy na praktykę: staże w firmach, warsztaty oraz zajęcia z ekspertami. Poznasz realia rynku pracy i zasady komercjalizacji badań.
03.
Rozwój
Realizujesz własne projekty badawcze pod okiem mentorów. Wspieramy koła naukowe oraz wyjazdy na wymiany w programach ERASMUS+ i MOST.
04.
JAKOŚĆ
Kształcimy na najwyższym poziomie, co potwierdza akredytacja PKA. Zajęcia prowadzi kadra o wysokich kwalifikacjach i uznanym dorobku naukowym.
Graduate zone
CAREER PATHS
After graduating, you may pursue a career (also outside Poland) as in-house counsel, a government official, a lawyer in an international organisation (including governmental organisations), or a professional business lawyer (for graduates of the Law programme).
This degree programme opens many career paths.
You can:
- work in the private sector – law firms; business advisory companies; national and international organisations involved in international business; banks and other financial institutions; insurance companies; notary offices, etc.
- work in the public sector – national, European and international institutions promoting business development; regulatory agencies; academic and research institutions; commercial dispute resolution bodies (courts, tribunals, and arbitration institutions); other organisations (e.g. associations promoting and protecting the rights and interests of consumers and employees).
- work as an independent consultant or start your own company offering legal advisory services.
GRADUATE KNOWLEDGE
After graduation, you:
- know the international and European law and understand connections between different legal systems,
- know the fundamental legal terminology and understand the differences between national and international law, and private and public law,
- know specialised vocabulary required to work in international business,
- understand how law influences business operations and recognise the importance of ethics and responsibility in business,
- know how to address legal issues when business operations involve more than one country,
- know the rules and regulations governing business operations in Poland and the European Union, including public procurement and cooperation between the state and business,
- know how copartnerships function and how companies organise their activity,
- understand how the international law functions and who solves disputes between states and companies,
- know the law of the European Union, the EU institutions and the rules of the single market,
- know how to draft and prepare agreements used in international business transactions,
- have knowledge of property protection, including intellectual property,
- understand the significance of human rights in business, as well as personal data and consumer protection,
- know the principles of competition law and capital markets, and understand how companies operate on international markets,
- understand how the international and European labour law functions,
- be able to resolve international disputes, especially through arbitration and mediation, both of which play an important role in business.
GRADUATE SKILLS
After graduation, you:
- communicate proficiently in English in international business and legal settings
- analyse economic, political and social events worldwide and understand how they affect the law and company operation,
- evaluate business situations from a legal viewpoint and are able to suggest reasonalbe solutions,
- find proper regulations, comprehend them and use in practice,
- analyse court judgments and court decisions to anticipate possible case settlements,
- recommend legal changes that better reflect the needs of business,
- combine knowledge from various fields of law and use it in complex cases,
- use modern tools and legal data to prepare opinions and analyses,
- know legal procedures and understand how to follow them in specific cases,
- prepare drafts of contracts, legal opinions, applications and other legal documents required in international business transactions,
- make decisions, justify them clearly, and defend your position,
- understand the differences between the roles of a legal advisor, a representative in a dispute, an arbitrator, and a mediator,
- resolve economic disputes professionally and ethically as a mediator or an arbitrator.
SOCIAL SKILLS
After graduation, you:
- communicate effectively with people with and without legal expertise, defend your views, and engage in discussions on important social matters,
- critically assess events and social situations, and understand interests of various groups, especially in business,
- organise projects and teams, make decisions and effectively negotiate,
- work in social and business projects, adjusting to different roles – an advisor, a mediator, a negotiator or an arbitrator,
- are prepared to establish and lead organisations, companies, or social initatives, including on your own account,
- act responsibly, taking into account the consequences of your actions for others,
- work professionally and according to work ethic,
- pursue lifelong learning and continuously develop your skills in response to an ever-changing world.
