Master in International Business Transactions and International Arbitration
About This Programme
A two-year English-taught Master in international business transactions and international arbitration, awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Course Highlights
- Focus on international business transactions and arbitration.
- Transactional-law subjects with industry relevance.
- Structured research methodology across the programme.
- Degree awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
What You'll Study
A two-year English-taught Master in international business transactions and international arbitration, combining transactional law with industry-focused, methodologically structured training. Master 1 is required before continuing to Master 2; awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Year 1 – Semester 1
- International Commercial Arbitration 1 (General Principles)
- Comparative Contract Law (Common Law, Civil Law)
- Competition Law
- International Commercial Litigation
- Business Law in the Middle East
- International Transportation Law
Year 1 – Semester 2
- International Arbitration 2 (Local Practice)
- International Sales Law
- Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Compliance and Due Diligence in IBT
Year 2 – Semester 3
- International Business Transactions
- International Finance
- Tax Law
- Private International Law Issues in IBT
- Negotiations Techniques
- ADGM
Year 2 – Semester 4
- International Investment Law and Arbitration
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Research Methodology
- Master Thesis or Internship Report
- Internship Report
Master’s Thesis
- Students will be required to submit an extended essay based on their internship or a research-based thesis.
Entry Requirements
Master 1 is required before progressing to Master 2.
Careers
Leads to careers in international commercial law, arbitration, government, legal and diplomatic institutions, and NGOs.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Universite Paris Cite.
Programme Details
Award
Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
International Law
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 166,400 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.