Master of Law in Int'l Business & Finance Law
Golden Gate University
Program Overview
The Master of Law in International Business & Finance Law program provides specialized legal education for professionals working in global business environments. This comprehensive 30-unit program covers international trade law, corporate finance law, cross-border transactions, securities regulation, and international tax law. Students gain expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and structuring successful global business transactions. The curriculum combines theoretical legal knowledge with practical application, preparing graduates to advise multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international businesses on complex legal matters.
Program Highlights
Recognized Degree
Earn a U.S. degree exactly same as those awarded to on-campus students
Flexible Education
Hybrid learning that enables you to gain an offline degree from the comfort of your home
Global Industry Exposure
Gain practical insights through real-world case discussions designed to reflect global and regional business and legal challenges
Curriculum
Term I (6 months, 12 credits)
- Principles of International Law in Business Environments — 3 units
- International Business Transactions and Commercial Contracts — 3 units
- Technology, Business & Law — 3 units
- Comparative Business Association Law — 3 units
Term II (6 months, 12 credits)
- International Trade Law — 3 units
- International Investment Law — 3 units
- Comparative and International Issues in Intellectual Property Law — 3 units
- Dissertation — 3 units
Immersion (5 days)*
- Engage with top industry experts & GGU faculty in Silicon Valley
- Attend classes in GGU San Francisco campus with on-campus students and network with peers from 48+ countries
- * Available at additional cost.
Career Service
- Access to career portal, resume tools, 1:1 mentorship, mock interviews & micro-certifications to enhance your profile
Accreditations & Recognition
WSCUC Accredited
Western Association of Schools & Colleges — accredited since 1959
WES Recognized
World Education Services
Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California
Accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California
Program Fee
IDR 120 million
IDR 70 million
(IDR 35 million per semester)
Program Information
Total Units
24 units
Program Length
12 months
Level
Master's Degree
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree (Any Domain); Valid TOEFL / IELTS Score (No Minimum)
Whom Will You Learn From?
GGU Instructors
Mark Yates
Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School
Mark Yates is Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School. He teaches a variety of classes, including Torts, Civil Procedure, Remedies, and Criminal procedure. During his 20 years at Golden Gate School of Law, Dean Yates has served as Director of Academic Support, Director of Bar Services, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Prior to joining Golden Gate School of Law, Dean Yates worked as a civil litigator and as a public defender. He received a BA in Religious Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara and a JD from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
Mark Yates
Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School
Mark Yates is Professor of Law and Dean of the Law School. He teaches a variety of classes, including Torts, Civil Procedure, Remedies, and Criminal procedure. During his 20 years at Golden Gate School of Law, Dean Yates has served as Director of Academic Support, Director of Bar Services, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Prior to joining Golden Gate School of Law, Dean Yates worked as a civil litigator and as a public defender. He received a BA in Religious Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara and a JD from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
Delaram Farzaneh
Director of International Students, Programs, and Partnerships
Dr. Farzaneh is the Director of International Students, Programs, and Partnerships at Golden Gate University School of Law. She is a human rights scholar and lawyer from Iran. She is the author of the book Judgeships in Iran - Step Down, You are a Woman - A Legal Analysis of International Human Rights.
Program Information
Program
Master of Law in International Business & Finance Law (LL.M.)
See Program Information on GGU Website →Total Units
24 units
Program Length
12 months
Level
Graduate
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree (Any Domain); Valid TOEFL / IELTS Score (No Minimum)