LL.M. in International Business Law

The Online LL.M. in International Business Law program allows lawyers to increase their expertise in this field.  The 24 credit hour program also provides a comprehensive legal overview of key topics facing organizations that engage in business beyond the borders of the United States, including international finance, business transactions, arbitration, EU law, trade, and more.

• 100% online delivery
• 15 months to complete
• 24 credit hours

Practical and Relevant Expertise

The faculty, made up of scholars and practitioners who work in government, international business and law, address the latest legal and political aspects of international business.

Access to the OU Global Network

With more than 250,000 university alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you have access to international legal and business leaders to accelerate your career.

Unique Student Experience

OU Law creates a small cohort of students that progress through the program together. Courses include high levels of interaction with instructors and students via online discussions, optional video calls, and other collaborative activities.

Flexible Delivery

Offered 100% online, this program is available anywhere in the world. The Online LL.M. can be completed in 15 months while working fulltime – creating a quick return on investment.

The Online LL.M. in International Business Law is open to individuals with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree from outside the United States.  The objectives of the LL.M. in International Business Law program include the following: 

1. Apply knowledge about national, international, and transnational legal systems as well as organizations such as the European Union, NAFTA, WTO, and UNCITRAL to analyze how they affect international businesses.
2. Conduct quality legal research to find and use various sources of international and transnational business law.
3. Analyze corporate law in the global market, key international payment systems, and the legal aspects of commercial activity that takes place in two or more countries, including an understanding of the sale of goods across national boundaries, licensing of intellectual property, international taxation, and international arbitration.
4. Examine the regulatory structures necessary to combat international corruption and evaluate how these structures and international sanctions regimes impact the way business is conducted.
5. Identify and discuss the appropriate role and responsibilities of multinational corporations with respect to human rights.

The Online LL.M. in International Business Law curriculum provides advanced education in international business law to students with a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from outside the United States. Students may choose 24 credit hours from the 32 credit hours below listed courses. Upon completing the program, students will have specialized knowledge and practical legal skills in international business law.

Note:  LL.M. students may substitute 3 credit hours with a College of Law JD or Directed Legal Research course with permission of Faculty Lead.