Program Description

The goal of the MA program of “Comparative Commercial Law” at the International Black Sea University’s School of Law and Public Administration is to prepare competitive, highly qualified specialists in the field of comparative commercial law who will have in-depth knowledge of the field;

Graduates will be able to identify the etymology of practical cases and conflicts arising at the level of private and adjacent public relations at national and international levels in the trade and business sphere in general, rationally arrange them based on internationally recognized values ​​and professional ethical standards, as well as be able to communicate effectively with a professional and academic audience in compliance with the principles of academic integrity.

The Law School helps students to get internships in the university’s public or private partner organizations/companies, according to their interests.

Career opportunities

Field of professional activity of Graduates:

• Local and international law companies
• Non-governmental organizations and business companies
• Public service structures with an appropriate profile
• Consulting companies
• Other organizations, where staff with the qualification of a lawyer is needed.
• The graduate can also continue his/her studies at the next level of higher education –a doctorate of law, in accordance with the requirements established by the law.

Admission prerequisites

Candidates for master’s degree who are citizens of Georgia are required the following to be admitted to the program:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree;
• successfully passing the general master’s exam;
• Passing intra-university exams in the specialty;
• Passing the B2 level foreign language intra-university exam;

Please, consider the following!

• Applicants who have an international certificate proving their knowledge of a foreign language at the B2 level are exempted from passing the foreign language exam;
• The applicant is exempted from passing the foreign language exam if he/she has completed a foreign language educational program;
• For candidates who are not in Georgia, the admission exam(s) for the master’s program can be conducted online;
• In case of equal points, the GPA of the master’s degree candidate is considered in terms of the contest conditions;
• Exam(s) in the specialty are conducted in the program instruction language.

Required documents: 

• Application form;
• 2 photos (3X4) (printed and in electronic form);
• Notarized copies of the diploma and the appendix, or the certificate issued by the relevant higher education institution on awarding the degree and a consolidated mark sheet (the IBSU diploma does not need to be notarized);
• Applicants with higher education overseas should present notarized translations of the diploma and appendix, as well as documentation confirming their international education;
• Copy of identification card/passport (for citizens of foreign countries – notarized translation);
• An international certificate confirming the level of proficiency in a foreign language/a document confirming the academic degree obtained as a result of the completion of a foreign language program – diploma and appendix (if any);
• A military registration document issued in accordance with law;
• A Common Master’s Degree Exam Card.

For foreign citizens see the link: www.iro.ibsu.edu.ge

Awarded Degree: Master of Law

Language of instruction: Georgian (with English components)

Duration and credits: 2 years, 120 ECTS

Tuition fees

For entrants who are enrolled via Unified National Exams: 4500 GEL
For entrants who are not enrolled via Unified National Exams: 9900 GEL

Benefits

Grant System for MA Programmes:

Master’s candidates who sign the contract before August 31 and pay 950 GEL will get a 20% grant.

Note: If the master’s candidate does not enroll in IBSU, the mentioned amount will not be refunded; In case of enrollment, 950 GEL will be included in the tuition fee; If the master’s candidate fails the IBSU internal test, the corresponding money will be refunded.

If the master’s candidate achieves more than 80% of the maximum score in the unified master’s examinations or has a BA GPA of 3.3, he or she will get an annual grant of 1250 GEL (2500 GEL total).

Note: In this instance, a test will be given to acquire financing; the candidate must earn at least 80% of the maximum score.

 A 10% grant for graduates

*Only one grant (higher) is valid. (Not for IBSU grads).

*In addition to the 10% grant, IBSU graduates are eligible for criteria 1 and 2 of the grant scheme.

Contact Information:

E-Mail: tamarmshvidobadze@ibsu.edu.ge

Tel: (+995 32) 2800064 (182)

Head of the Program: Prof. Dr. Ketevan Kokrashvili

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