LLM-PgDip-PgCert Corporate Law and Strategy

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Sheffield Hallam University

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• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Normally you need a first degree in any discipline or have worked for at least two years in this area to the satisfaction of the admissions tutor. The international modules will interest students from China, Taiwan and India in particular. For all applicants, a good level of English is essential and it is important that international applicants have the level of English required to cope with the demands of the course. Where there are concerns about the competence in English, attendance at the TESOL Centre’s pre-session induction course may be a recommendation or requirement.
• Academic title
  LLM/PgDip/PgCert Corporate Law and Strategy
• Course description
  This course addresses current corporate and legal debates and problems. You learn to present sophisticated analyses of ethical problems in management.
  
  It is for people currently working in a managerial role in law, personnel, human resources or corporate administration in public or private organisations. It helps your career prospects and gives you a strategic understanding of the modern workplace from a legal and corporate perspective.
  
  You learn how to view the connections between law and management, and decide how further research should be done. Academic theory can help clarify problems and guide solutions.
  
  You also learn to recognise conflicts and ambiguities between law and corporate strategy, and make informed judgements about how to accommodate these. Plus you develop solutions that make a positive impact on the corporate strategy of an organisation.
  
  Your studies allow you to develop original perspectives and theories on law and management, using current research and literature.
  
  Our vibrant and multi-cultural student community is one of Britain’s largest and we are one of the UK’s most forward-looking universities with some of the best facilities. There is an excellent student support network with debating and mooting societies supported by sponsorship.
  
  We enjoy good relationships with many major UK industries and professions and visiting speakers from commerce and industry present guest lectures.
  
  Associated careers
  
  This qualification will benefit a range of careers including human resources, corporate and business law and general strategic management.
  
  Course content
  
  Modules include
  • corporate law and strategy • dispute resolution in commercial enterprise • risk management and contract • research methods • dissertation
  
  Optional modules include
  • public international law • international commercial law • intellectual property law • international human rights
  

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