Overview

It will provide opportunities for students and researchers to conduct in-depth research into ongoing business processes, and into social and legal challenges in international business, which lawyers in the region cannot afford to ignore.

The PhD in Business Law at The British University in Dubai equips students with the research skills needed in the business law field and law in general. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their legal writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Career prospects

A graduate with a PhD in Business Law can start or improve a career in different areas of the law, judicial authority, attorneyship, legal consultation, or academia. There is no shortage of demand for such graduates: the majority of legal transactions in most national and international law entities require experts in the field of business law.

Programme Structure

Courses

Qualitative research methods and paradigms
Legal Research Methods
Research Design and Planning
International Business Law
International Investment Law
Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Law

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised Master’s degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative grade point average of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent.
A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to the programme.
At least the Master or the Bachelor degree should be in a law related subject.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), 6.0 IELTS academic, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
The chosen area of Business Law study must be one, which can be supervised by staff within the University.
An initial proposal for research, including motivation to study for a PhD, which will be discussed through an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

56250 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 225000 AED for the full programme during 48 months.
National

56250 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 225000 AED for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.