The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program in International Business and Digital Technologies aims to provide (1) a broad overview of local and international laws and regulations that govern international businesses and (2) engage students in the ongoing discussions on issues related to the use and regulation of digital technologies. With the significant growth of international commerce and in today’s digital economy, AUPP’s unique graduate law programs will develop knowledge and skills that are highly in demand in the international economy.
Through the study of relevant laws, regulations, and policies in Cambodia and other prominent common and civil law jurisdictions, students will learn to analyze complex legal issues that arise in international business, the fast-growing developments of digital technologies, and how these developments have affected the application of laws and different approaches to their solutions.
Graduates of the American University of Phnom Penh’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree program in International Business and Digital Technologies will be able to:
Graduates from this program will have the knowledge required by lawyers to fully participate in today’s global and digital economy.
This program is intended for aspiring and early- and mid-career private law practitioners (law graduates, paralegals, in-house counsel, associates), as well as legally trained members of the public sector, trade associations, development organizations, and consulting firms. It is a rigorous program with a student-centered approach that optimizes delivery of quality learning. With a flexible module structure, this program is suitably designed for working professionals and full-time students.
Required Courses (39 Credits)
# | Core Courses (24 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Comparative Legal Systems | LEGL 500 | 3 |
2 | Legal Skills | LEGL 502 | 3 |
3 | Corporation Law | LEGL 510 | 3 |
4 | Negotiations & Alternative Dispute Settlement | LEGL 520 | 3 |
5 | E-Commerce Law | LEGL 530 | 3 |
6 | Emerging Technologies and the Law in the 4IR | LEGL 550 | 3 |
7 | Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer in the World of Digital Technologies | LEGL 555 | 3 |
8 | Data Protection and Privacy | LEGL 560 | 3 |
# | Major Courses (15 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
9 | International Trade and Investment Law | LEGL 525 | 3 |
10 | International Financial Regulations and Compliance | LEGL 535 | 3 |
11 | Cybersecurity and Cybercrime | LEGL 565 | 3 |
12 | Cyber Law International Legal Frameworks | LEGL 605 | 3 |
13 | Artificial Intelligence International Law Legal Frameworks | LEGL 605A | 3 |
Elective Courses (6 Credits)
Each student selects 2 electives below or other/transferred master’s courses approved by the program administrator.
# | Elective Courses (6 credits) | Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
14 | Cyber Warfare, AI and National Security (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
15 | Cloud Computing Law and Policy (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
16 | AI and Machine Learning Law (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
17 | Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law (New Course) | LEGL XXX | 3 |
LEGL 600 LLM Oral and Written Final Comprehensive Exam
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