AU TQF 2 Master’s Degree 1 Master of Laws Program in Business Law (International Program) Modified Program 2012 Institution Assumption University Campus/Faculty/Department Huamak Campus, Faculty of Law Section 1 : General Information 1. Code and Title of Program Code 0853 Program Master of Laws Program in Business Law (International Program) 2. Title of Degree and Major Field Full Title Master of Laws (Business Law) Abbreviated Title LL.M. (Business Law) 3. Major Field None 4. Total Credits 42 Credits 5. Type of Program 5.1 Level Master’s Degree Program in compliance with the Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education B.E. 2552 5.2 Medium of Instruction English 5.3 Admission Thai and international students 5.4 Collaboration with Other Institutions Collaboration with Indiana University and University of San Francisco, U.S.A. 5.5 Type of Conferred Degree One degree (one major)
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Master of Laws Program in Business Law (International Program) Modified Program 2012
Institution Assumption University Campus/Faculty/Department Huamak Campus, Faculty of Law
Section 1 : General Information
1. Code and Title of Program Code 0853 Program Master of Laws Program in Business Law (International Program)
2. Title of Degree and Major Field
Full Title Master of Laws (Business Law) Abbreviated Title LL.M. (Business Law)
3. Major Field None 4. Total Credits 42 Credits
5. Type of Program 5.1 Level Master’s Degree Program in compliance with the Thai Qualifications
Framework for Higher Education B.E. 2552 5.2 Medium of Instruction English 5.3 Admission Thai and international students 5.4 Collaboration with Other Institutions Collaboration with Indiana University and University of San Francisco, U.S.A. 5.5 Type of Conferred Degree One degree (one major)
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6. Program Status and Endorsement/Approval Modified Program Year 2012 Implementation Schedule: Semester 1, Academic Year 2012 This program was endorsed by the AU Academic Committee in its meeting 3/2011 on 15 August 2011 and approved by the University Council in its meeting 3/2011 on 22 September 2011. Professional Accreditation : Not applicable
7. Expected Year of Program Registration : 2013
8. Professions/Careers after Graduation (1) University Lecturer (2) Judge (3) Public Prosecutor (4) Researcher (5) Legal Counselor (6) Businessman
9. Faculty Members Responsible for the Program 1. Mr. Poom Moolsilpa I.D. No. 3100905653851
S.J.D. (Juridical Science), Indiana University, U.S.A., 2005 M.C.L. (Comparative Law), Indiana University, U.S.A., 1999 Certificate (English), California State University, U.S.A., 1998 LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1996 Academic Title: Faculty member 2. Mr. Ioan Voicu Passport No. 1920084620 M.A. D.P.S. (Political Sciences), University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1968 B.A. (International Relation), Moscow State University of International Relation, Russia, 1962 Academic Title: Faculty member
3. Mr. Wisit Yanpirat I.D. No. 3100502628425 LL.M. (Law and Regulation), University of Technology Sydney, Australia, 2010 LL.M. (International Legal Studies), Golden Gate University, U.S.A., 1998 LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2539 Academic Title: Faculty member
10. Instructional Venue Faculty of Law, Hua Mak Campus
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11. External Contexts or Development Affecting Program Planning 11.1 Economic Context or Development
The Thai economy as well as the world economy has been greatly affected by the instability of the political situation and by various external factors that affect entrepreneurship at the national, regional and international levels. Often these external factors affect business relations that involve legal issues and conflicts as business becomes increasingly globalized and sometimes complicated because of political interference. Trading and related rights and norms have interfered in business transactions. Awareness of these issues is paramount to the development of a Master’s degree Program in Business Law that will enable graduates to function ethically in the practice of law according to moral codes of conduct and in compliance with business ethics.
11.2 Social and Cultural Context or Development The function and development of the law are important to the conduct of business
which should encompass the social, cultural and ethical aspects of business because the changing socio-cultural environment may pose threats or present business opportunities. Some aspects of the culture of a society might be seen as hindering or assisting business performance. Thus, the legal aspects of business have to be clearly formulated to define what business can and cannot do at a particular point of time. Therefore, should be given insights into how legal systems work, and appreciation of the social context in which the law operates and should be capable of contributing to the development of “the law”.
12. Impacts of Item 11.1 and 11.2 on Program Development and Relations to AU Mission 12.1 Impacts on Program Development
The contexts given above call for the integration of legal science into the social, economic and political aspects of the curriculum of Master of Law in Business Law at Assumption University in order to prepare its graduates for the globalization era as well as for the social and economic expansion.
The curriculum contains several courses that develop students’ intuition and creativity. The curriculum also prepares students to start their own business, equipped with legal knowledge, ethics and morals entailed in running a business.
12.2 Relations to AU Mission In line with the AU Vision, Missions and Goals, the Master of Law Program in Business
Law will produce independent graduates who can rationally analyze and criticize issues and who are able to communicate their ideas in professional community and deal with the rapid political, economic, social and cultural changes that affect business legal environment.
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13. Relationships (if any) with Other Programs Offered by Faculties/Departments within AU 13.1 Course (s) Offered by Other Programs None 13.2 Course (s) Offered to Other Programs
None 13.3 Management
None
Section 2 : Program Specific Information
1. Philosophy, Significance and Objectives of Program 1.1 Philosophy
The Faculty of Law’s vision is to fulfill the need for business and international law graduates, accelerating the economic progress in a just and progressive society, and enhancing morality beyond legal education in order to conform to legal profession and vision of the university.
1.2 Objectives: To produce graduates who have the characteristics, knowledge and skills as follows:
1. Demonstrate moral and ethical behavior, committed to acting justly.
2. Have legal ethics, and respect the rights and freedom of others in business sector
and international trade.
3. Have thorough knowledge of international business law in order to support
economic expansion and respond to the need of society in both public and private sectors.
4. Demonstrate competency as lawyers in dealing with international trade legal issues
to support investment from overseas countries.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of both domestic and international law fundamentals including
regulations from various international trade organizations and groups.
6. Have the ability to analyze and solve problems by using legal theory, and analyze
problems and obstacles in order to give counsel and appropriate solutions to the clients efficiently.
7. Accept opinions of others and able to resolve conflicts involving legal matters.
8. Able to use information appropriately in resolving legal matters and communicate
information effectively to the public.
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2. Program Improvement and Modification Plan
Improvement/Modification Plan
Strategies Evidence/Indicators
Review the program every 5 years
Modify and provide subjects and seminars related to business law to suit the change of society
1. New Curriculum and seminar report
2. Student’s satisfaction report 3. Feedback from employers
Section 3 : Educational Management System, Implementation and Curriculum Structure
1. Educational Management System 1.1 System
Semester System, 15 Weeks per Semester 1.2 Summer Session
A summer session of 8 weeks is offered. 1.3 Credit Equivalent to Semester System (In case of trimester system)
None
2. Program Implementation 2.1 Study Period
First Semester : June – October Second Semester : November – March Summer Session : April - May
2.2 Admission Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree in Law from the institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education,
Thailand. 2. GPA of at least 2.75 or equivalent or working experience of at least 3 years. 3. TOEFL score of at least 550 or IELTS of at least 5.5 or pass the English Proficiency
Examination of the Graduate School of Law 2.3 Problems of Newly Enrolled Students
Students cannot apply legal knowledge in developing a research. 2.4 Strategies for Solving Problems/ Limitations of Students Specified in Item 2.3
Provide advanced legal research practice to students by organizing a legal research and methodology seminar.
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2.5 Student Enrollment Plan and Expected Numbers of Graduates in 5 Years Year of Study Number of Students
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 First Year 25 25 25 25 25
Second Year - 25 25 25 25
Total 25 50 50 50 50
Expected to graduate - 25 25 25 25
2.6 Planned Budget Revenues Budget (Unit : Baht)
Description Academic Year
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
University fee 830,000.00 1,660,000.00 1,660,000.00 1,660,000.00 1,660,000.00
Total Expenses 2,454,598.32 4,909,196.64 4,909,196.64 4,909,196.64 4,909,196.64
Expenses : Head 98,183.93 98,183.93 98,183.93 98,183.93 98,183.93 Remarks: Expenses Budget excludes investment and depreciation.
2.7 Teaching and Learning Mode Classroom Mode
2.8 Credit Transfer, Course Transfer and Cross-University Registration Students who formerly studied in other institutions may have their courses and credits
transferred to their current programs in accordance with the Commission on Higher Education’s Criteria of Degree Transfer B.E. 2545. Cross-university registration can be done whereby AU allows students of other programs recognized by the Commission on Higher Education to register for courses at AU.
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3. Curriculum and Faculty Members 3.1 Curriculum
3.1.1 Number of credits 42 Credits 3.1.2 Duration of Study
Students must complete all the requirements for the degree in a maximum of 5 years. 3.1.3 Curriculum Structure
Plan A Type A2 : Coursework and Thesis Required Courses 24 Credits Elective Courses 6 Credits Thesis 12 Credits Total 42 Credits
Plan B : Coursework and Independent Study Required Courses 24 Credits Elective Courses 12 Credits Independent Study 6 Credits Total 42 Credits
3.1.4 Course Code Course code has the following meanings.
LW Law Courses 8000-8099 Required Courses 9000-9099 Elective Courses 9900-9910 Thesis/Independent Study
3.1.5 Courses
Required Courses 24 credits LW 8001 Legal Writing and Research Methodology 3 (3-0-6) LW 8002 International Intellectual Property Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 8003 Law of International Business Transaction 3 (3-0-6) LW 8004 International Tax Law and Tax Planning 3 (3-0-6) LW 8005 Dispute Resolution in International 3 (3-0-6)
Commerce and Investment LW 8006 International Finance and Banking Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 8015 Advanced Contract and Tort Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 8018 Securities Regulations 3 (3-0-6)
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Elective Courses 6/ 12 credits LW 9001 Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9002 European Union Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9003 International Environmental Law and Policy 3 (3-0-6) LW 9004 Law on International Organizations 3 (3-0-6) LW 9006 International Human Rights 3 (3-0-6) LW 9007 Comparative Commercial Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9008 Advanced Criminal Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9009 E-Commerce Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9010 Law on Evidence 3 (3-0-6) LW 9011 International Economic Law 3 (3-0-6) LW 9012 ASEAN Charter and Dispute Settlement System 3 (3-0-6) LW 9013 ASEAN Trade and Investment Law 3 (3-0-6) Thesis 12 credits LW 9904 Thesis 6 (0-0-18) LW 9905 Thesis 6 (0-0-18)
Independent Study 6 credits LW 9903 Independent Study 6 (0-0-18)
3.1.6 Study Plan
Plan A Type A 2: Thesis First year
First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits LW 8001 Legal Writing and Research Methodology 3 (3-0-6) LW 8002 International Intellectual Property 3 (3-0-6) LW 8003 Law of International Business Transaction 3 (3-0-6) LW 8015 Advanced Contract and Tort Law 3 (3-0-6) Total 12 (12-0-24)
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Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credits LW 8004 International Tax Law and Tax Planning 3 (3-0-6) LW 8005 Dispute Resolution in International Commerce and
Investment 3 (3-0-6)
LW 8006 International Finance and Banking 3 (3-0-6) LW 8018 Securities Regulations 3 (3-0-6) Total 12 (12-0-24)
Second Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits One Elective Course 3 (3-0-6)
LW 9904 Thesis 6(0-0-18) Total 9 (3-0-24)
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits One Elective Course 3 (3-0-6)
LW 9905 Thesis 6 (0-0-18) Total 9 (3-0-24)
Plan B First Year
First Semester Course Code Course Title Credits LW 8001 Legal Writing and Research Methodology 3 (3-0-6) LW 8002 International Intellectual Property 3 (3-0-6) LW 8003 Law of International Business Transaction 3 (3-0-6) LW 8015 Advanced Contract and Tort Law 3 (3-0-6) Total 12 (12-0-24)
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Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credits LW 8004 International Tax Law and Tax Planning 3 (3-0-6) LW 8005 Dispute Resolution in International Commerce and
Investment 3 (3-0-6)
LW 8006 International Finance and Banking 3 (3-0-6) LW 8018 Securities Regulations 3 (3-0-6) Total 12 (12-0-24)
Second Year First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Three Elective Courses 9(9-0-18) Total 9(9-0-18)
Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credits One Elective Course 3(3-0-6) LW 9903 Independent Study 6(0-0-18) Total 9(3-0-24)
3.1.7 Course Description
See Course Description from page 31 to page 36 3.2 Faculty Members
3.2.1 Full-time Program Faculty Members 1. Mr. Poom Moolsilpa I.D. No. 3100905653851
2. Mr. Ioan Voicu Passport No. 1920084620 M.A., D.P.S. (Political Sciences), University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1968 B.A. (International Relation), Moscow State University of International Relation, Russia, 1962 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 9 Hrs/week
3. Mr. Wisit Yanpirat I.D. No. 3100502628425
LL.M. (Law and Regulation), University of Technology Sydney, Australia, 2010 LL.M. (International Legal Studies), Golden Gate University, U.S.A., 1998 LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2539 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 9 Hrs/week
4. Mr. Werasak Anusontivong I.D. No. 3309901315991 LL.M. (Maritime Law), University of Southampton, U.K., 2000 M.B.A. (Development and Industrialisation), University of Liverpool, U.K., 1999 LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand, 1996 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 6 Hrs/week
5. Mrs. Chujit Teerapong I.D. No. 3500100037151 LL.M., (International Law and Law of International Organizations), University of Groningen, The Netherlands, 2002 LL.M. (International Law), Thammasat University, Thailand, 1999 LL.B., Thammasat University, Thailand, 1994 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 9 hours/week
6. Mr. Andrew Dale Mastin Passport No. 058054580 J.D. (Juridical Science), Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A., 1991 B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) (English Literature), Harvard University, U.S.A., 1987 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching load: 9 hours / week
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7. Mr. Sutharm Valaisathein I.D. No. 3101202376626 Docteur en Droit (Public International Law), University de Paris, France, 1970 Diplome (Diplomatie), Institut International d' Administration Publique, France, 1967 LL.B., Thammasat University, Thailand, 1964 B.A. (Political Science), Thammasat University, Thailand, 1964 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 9 Hrs/week
3.2.2 Full-time Faculty Members (Full-time faculty members of other programs who teach in this Program)
1. Mr. Dispol Chansiri I.D. No. 3100400563324 Ph.D. (Law and Diplomacy), Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University U.S.A., 2005 MALD. (Law and Diplomacy), Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, U.S.A., 2000 LL.M. (International and Comparative Law), George Washington University, U.S.A., 1998 LL.M. (Commercial Law), University of Wales, U.S.A., 1995 LL.B., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1993 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 6 Hrs/week
3.2.3 Part-time Faculty Members 1. Mr. Wisanu Krea-Ngam I.D. No. 3101401381212
J.S.D., University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A., 1976 LL.M., University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A., 1974 Barrister-at-Law, Thai Bar Association, Thailand, 1973 LL.B. (1st Class Hons.), Thammasat University, Thailand, 1972 Academic Title: Professor Teaching Load: 6 Hrs/week
Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 6 Hrs/week
3. Mr. Pradit Sahachaiyunta I.D. No. 3130300647585 Barrister-at-Law (3rd Class Honors), The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London, U.K., 1984 LL.B. (2nd Class Hons.), University of London, U.K. 1983 Barrister-at-Law, Thai Bar Association, Thailand, 1977 LL.B., Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand, 1975 Academic Title: Faculty member Teaching Load: 3 Hrs/week
4. Mr. Vichai Ariyanantaka I.D. No. 3101403144935
Barrister-at-Law, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London, U.K., 1983 LL.M. (Law), University of London, U.K., 1983 LL.M. (Hons.), (Law), University of Wales, U.K., 1982 Barrister-at-Law, Thai Bar Association, Thailand, 1975 LL.B. (2nd class Hons.), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1974 Academic Title: Professor (Special) Teaching Load: 6 Hrs/week
5. Mr. Yanyong Puang-ratch I.D. No. 3330200150032 LL.M. (Law), New York University, U.S.A., 1978 Barrister-at-Law, Thai Bar Association, Thailand, 1974 LL.B. (2nd Class Hons.), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1974 Academic Title: Faculty Member Teaching Load: 3 Hrs/week
6. Mr. Panit Dhirapharbwongse I.D. No. 3100400459462 Ph.D. (International Tax Law), University of London, U.K., 1999 LL.M. (International Economic Law), University of Warwick, U.K., 1993 LL.B., Thammasat University, Thailand, 1991 Academic Title: Faculty Member Teaching Load: 3 Hrs/week
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4. Field Experience Components None
5. Project or Research Requirements Students are required to complete a Thesis (Plan A) or Independent Study (Plan B) 5.1 Brief Description of Task
Students must present their Thesis or Independent Study and pass oral examination. The Thesis or Independent Study or its part must be published in an academic journal or publication or presented at the conference which has the proceedings.
5.2 Standard Learning Outcomes 1. Have leadership skills and able to apply professional virtue and ethics to solve conflicts
appropriately. 2. Create new body of knowledge via research. 3. Design, analyze and integrate legal science to other disciplines. 4. Use statistical data in legal research, and present their research effectively via proper
information technology. 5.3 Scheduling
Thesis: Semester 1 and 2, Second Year of Study Independent Study: Semester 1, Second Year of Study
5.4 Number of Credits Thesis: 12 Credits Independent Study: 6 Credits
5.5 Preparation 1. Core Course: Provide LA5002 Legal Research and Methodology in the first semester. 2. Advising Committee: Provide student advisor (for student’s campus life) and academic
advisor(s) based on research area. 3. Research: Thesis or IS will be conducted under the advisor’s supervision.
5.6 Evaluation Process 1. Evaluation of research progress by advisor or advising committee. 2. Oral defense by Thesis or IS Committee comprising internal and external members 3. Publication: Thesis or IS or its part must be published in an academic journal or
publication or presented at the conference which has the proceedings.
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Section 4 : Learning Outcomes, Teaching and Evaluation Strategies 1. Development of Students’ Special Characteristics
Special Characteristics Strategies or Student Activities 1. Personality - Arrange First and Last Orientation to create inter-personal
relationship - Assign advising committee
2. Leadership and Self-Discipline - Encourage students to conduct activities (seminar, welcoming camp) - Monitor the progress and submission of Thesis or Independent Study
3. Ethics and Conduct - Invite part-time lecturers who can discuss legal profession and social responsibility from different careers
2. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning 2.1 Morals and Ethics
2.1.1 Morals and Ethics to be developed (1) Realize legal ethics and provide the proper possible solutions (2) Behave maturely and humbly accept criticisms (3) Display concern for those who might be affected by the rulings (4) Posses leadership to work with the society
2.1.2 Teaching Strategies (1) Integrate morality and ethics in classes and advising (2) Provide public forum to exchange ideas with the public (3) Discuss plagiarism and its negative effects
2.1.3 Evaluation Strategies (1) Class attendance (2) Meeting with and progress report of the advising committee (3) Individual progress work
2.2 Knowledge 2.2.1 Knowledge to be acquired
(1) Comprehensively understand the current substance of higher business law to handle the changes in world legal science
(2) Analyzes complicated legal problems and solve them via researching (3) Develop the related disciplines that affect business law via seminars (4) Understand acceptable legal research techniques
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2.2.2 Teaching Strategies (1) Theoretical lecture and practical workshop (2) Encourage self-study under the advising committee’s supervision (4) Lectures by guest speakers
2.2.3 Evaluation Strategies (1) Final Examination (2) Progress of Thesis or Independent Study (3) Oral presentations
2.3 Cognitive Skills 2.3.1 Cognitive Skills to be developed
(1) Possess systematic and analytical thinking (2) Collect primary and secondary data for research systematically (3) Analyze and apply theories and research findings (4) Integrate and apply research techniques significantly
2.3.2 Teaching Strategies (1) Lectures and seminars to encourage systematic thinking (2) Encourage systematic self-study under the advising committee’s supervision (3) Encourage studying under legal methodology by lecturers from various legal fields
2.3.3 Evaluation Strategies (1) Class assignments (2) Oral presentations (3) Progress of Thesis or Independent Study (4) Final Examination
2.4 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities 2.4.1 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities to be developed
(1) Capable of expressing academic and professional opinions to solve problems (2) Effectively and ethically communicate with others (3) Apply knowledge to leadership and interaction for crisis management (4) Transfer legal knowledge effectively and respond to academic and social needs (5) Demonstrate responsibility and interact creatively with others
2.4.2 Teaching Strategies (1) Lectures and seminars to encourage effective expression (2) Public forums to exchange ideas with the public (3) Class presentations with evaluation and feedback
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2.4.3 Evaluation Strategies (1) Class assignments (2) Oral presentations (3) Progress of Thesis or Independent Study (4) Observation of students’ behaviors
2.5 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills 2.5.1 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills to be
developed (1) Possess basic statistics skills (2) Present research effectively via proper information technology (3) Use information technology effectively and ethically
2.5.2 Teaching Strategies (1) Encourage proper use of IT (2) Arrange research supporting IT sessions (3) Encourage independent and healthy communication (4) Assign class assignments and oral presentations
2.5.3 Evaluation Strategies (1) Class assignments (focus on application of knowledge to solve complicated problems) (2) Oral presentations with feedback (focus on person-ethics relationship) (3) Progress of Thesis or Independent Study (4) Use of IT in assignments
3. Curriculum Mapping
Meanings of Learning Outcomes in the Curriculum Mapping 3.1 Morals and Ethics
(1) Realize legal ethics and provide the proper possible solutions (2) Behave maturely and humbly accept criticisms (3) Display concern for those who might be affected by the rulings (4) Posses leadership to work with the society
3.2 Knowledge (1) Comprehensively understand the current substance of higher business law to handle
the changes in world legal science (2) Analyze complicated legal problems and solve them via researching (3) Develop the related disciplines that affect business law (4) Understand acceptable legal research techniques
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3.3 Cognitive Skills (1) Possess systematic and analytical thinking (2) Collect primary and secondary data for research systematically (3) Analyze and apply theories and research findings (4) Integrate and apply research techniques significantly
3.4 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities (1) Capable of expressing academic and professional opinions to solve problems (2) Effectively and ethically communicate with others (3) Apply knowledge to leadership and interaction for crisis management (4) Transfer legal knowledge effectively and respond to academic and social needs (5) Demonstrate responsibility and interact creatively with others
3.5 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills (1) Possess basic statistics skills (2) Present research effectively via proper information technology (3) Use infuriation technology effectively and ethically
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Curriculum Mapping Illustrating the Distribution of Program Standard Learning Outcomes to Course Level
Major Responsibilities O Minor Responsibilities
Course 1. Morals and Ethics 2. Knowledge 3. Cognitive Skills
LW 8001 Legal Writing and Research Methodology O O O O O LW 8002 International Intellectual Property Law O O O O O O O O O O LW 8003 Law of International Business Transaction O O O O O O O O O O
LW 8004 International Tax Law and Tax Planning O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 8005 Dispute Resolution in International Commerce and Investment
O O O O O O O O O
LW 8006 International Finance and Banking Law O O O O O O O O O O
LW 8015 Advanced Contract and Tort Law O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 8018 Securities Regulations O O O O O O O O O O O O
Elective Course 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 LW 9001 Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law O O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9002 European Union Law O O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9003 International Environmental Law and Policy O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9004 Law on International Organizations O O O O O O O O O O O O
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LW 9006 International Human Rights O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9007 Comparative Commercial Law O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9008 Advanced Criminal Law O O O O O O O O O
LW 9009 E-Commerce Law O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9010 Law on Evidence O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9011 International Economic Law O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9012 ASEAN Charter and Dispute Settlement System
O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9013 ASEAN Trade and Investment Law O O O O O O O O O O O O
LW 9901 Thesis O O O O O O
LW 9902 Thesis O O O O O O
LW 9903 Independent Study O O O O O O
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Section 5 : Student Evaluation Criteria
1. Regulations and Criteria for Allocation and Distribution of Grades 1.1 Grading System Letter grades are used to show the academic standing of all students with the following meanings and values.
GRADE MEANING POINT VALUE A Excellent 4.00 A- Almost Excellent 3.75 B+ Very Good 3.25 B Good 3.00 B- Fairly Good 2.75 C+ Fair 2.25 C Satisfactory 2.00 C- Minimum Satisfactory 1.75 D Poor 1.00 F Failure 0.00 R Course repeated later - S Satisfactory - U Unsatisfactory - W Withdrawal with Permission - WF Withdrawal with F 0 Withdrawal from course after time limit AUD Audit and non-credit - I Incomplete, used in case a student fails to complete his/her
assignment within the time limit or is absent from the examination with approval from the University due to exceptional reasons
WP/IP Work in progress NR No Report TR Transfer Credits
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1.2 Course Evaluation Evaluation of student’s performance in each course is based on:
At least 80% of class attendance Mid-term and final examinations Quizzes Presentations Assignments
1.3 Minimum Grade Requirements At least a “B” grade is required for all courses.
2. Verification Process of Student Achievements 2.1 Verification of Student Achievements while Studying
(1) Evaluation of student achievements via class participation (2) Evaluation from Thesis or Independent Study progress
2.2 Verification of Student Achievements after Graduation (1) Number of graduates who are employed within one year after graduation (2) Satisfaction of stakeholders (3) Feedback from graduates
3. Graduation Requirements Plan A Type A2 : Coursework and Thesis Have completed all the courses of the curriculum Have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 Have passed the thesis defense Have the thesis published or have obtained an acceptance of publication in a journal
or academic publication or have presented it at a conference which has the proceedings Have obtained library and financial clearance from the University Have demonstrated good behavior and discipline
Plan B : Coursework and Independent Study Have completed all the courses of the curriculum Have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 Have passed the oral and written comprehensive examination Have obtained library and financial clearance from the University Have demonstrated good behavior and discipline
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Section 6 : Faculty Development
1. Preparation of New Faculty Members (1) Organize an orientation to familiarize new faculty members with the university’s policies, the faculty and the assigned course/courses. (2) Assign a mentor to provide advice on teaching and learning.
2. Knowledge and Skills Development for Faculty Members
2.1 Teaching, Assessment and Evaluation Skills Development (1) Organize training workshops and seminars (2) Provide manuals and advice (3) Conduct evaluation by students to improve teaching and learning
2.2 Academic and Professional Development (1) Support academic title application (2) Support publications or presentation of group and individual academic research (3) Support writing and publications of academic works (4) Enhance ethical behavior (5) Support fulltime faculty members to be members of legal profession groups
Section 7 : Program Quality Assurance
1. Program Management (1) A program committee is appointed to monitor, advise and guide the faculty members who
are responsible for the program. (2) The faculty members who are responsible for the program plan the teaching and learning
activities with the Dean and the faculty members, follow up and collect data for the revision and improvement of the curriculum every year.
(3) A survey is conducted to determine the graduates’ satisfaction with the curriculum and the teaching and learning.
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2. Teaching and Learning Resources Management 2.1 Budget Management
(1) The Faculty prepares the One-Year Plan and Budget (OYPB) which covers the budget for teaching and learning, research, academic service and preservation of art and culture. The OYPB is endorsed by the University Planning and Budgeting Committee prior to the beginning of the academic year and implemented according to the university regulations.
(2) The Faculty is allocated sufficient annual budget for textbooks, instructional media, computers, etc.
2.2 Existing Teaching and Learning Resources
(1) Library The AU Library provides and manages services for lending books, text books, journals and on-line database.
1. Total number of Au Library staff 46 persons 2. Total number of Books in the Au Library 416,770 books
Thai 150,612 books English 257,463 books E-books in English 8,695 books 3. Total number of books in Law 19,830 books Thai 11,789 books English 4,774 books E-books in English 3,267 books 4. Total number of journal titles in the Au Library 3,392 titles Thai 460 titles English 1,462 titles E-journals in English 1,470 titles 5. Total number of journal titles in Law 69 titles Thai 34 titles English 29 titles E-journals in English 6 titles 6. Total number of Online Databases Fulltext 7 databases
1. ABI/Inform Complete 2. Bloomberg 3. Business Source Complete
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4. H.W. Wilson 5. JSTOR
Business I Collection Business II Collection
6. Westlaw International
7. ThaiLIS Digital Collection (TDC) databases 7. Total number of Online Databases Abstracts 2 1. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses : A & I 2. Thai Theses Online
8. Reference Management Tool 3 programs 1. EndNote Web 2. Turnitin 3. Web Feat
(2) Equipment and Electronic Media 1. Computers (AU’s Computer labs, Q4) 2. Internet access (www.au.edu) 3. Projectors (every classroom)
4. LCD (every classroom) 5. Related software (www.its.au.edu)
2.3 Provision of Additional Teaching Learning Resources Central Library will provide textbooks, multimedia, journal and e-journal upon request.
Assessment of Sufficiency of Teaching and Learning Resources Annual assessment by will be done by the Faculty of Law and requests for additional resources
will be sent to the units concerned.
3. Faculty Management 3.1 Recruitment of New Faculty Members
1. The recruitment and selection of a new faculty member is the responsibility of the Dean of the Faculty of Law. The proposal for a new appointment will be forwarded to the President for approval.
2. The Faculty of Law is responsible for administering a written exam and an interview in order to ensure that the following criteria are met: 1. Have English proficiency
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2. Have a thorough grasp of the course(s) they wish to teach and able to demonstrate the ability to impart such knowledge to the students
3. Have good personality and sociable nature 4. Willing to abide by the University’s regulations 5. Willing to work hard 6. Have a thorough grasp of the nobility of the teaching profession 7. Have initiative and enthusiasm
3.2 Faculty Members’ Participation in Program Planning, Monitoring and Reviewing (1) Annual meeting to revise and recommend improvement of the curriculum (2) Regular meetings of program director and faculty members to discuss improvement plan
3.3 Appointment of Part-time Faculty Members (1) Recruitment and selection
- Part-time faculty members must have appropriate qualifications and a thorough grasp of the course(s) they wish to teach. They can be a faculty member from a public or private institution.
- Part-time faculty members can be experts having working experiences related to the course and must have the ability to impart such experiences to the students.
- The Faculty or department can appoint a part-time faculty member when a full-time faculty member is not available for teaching.
- The Faculty or department can appoint a faculty member from overseas with special competence to be a part-time faculty member.
- The Faculty or department can appoint a part-time faculty member when the number of enrolled students is still uncertain or in any case when additional faculty members is/are urgently needed or for temporary basis.
(2) Guidelines for the appointment of part-time faculty members
- The process of selection is similar to full-time faculty members’ but there is no probation period. - A part-time lecturer is selected and appointed to take responsibility of a specific subject. - The Program Director monitors the performance of part-time faculty members regularly in a semester. - A part-time faculty member takes full responsibility of all assigned tasks and preparation of teaching contents, materials, quiz and marking as the schedule specifies.
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- A part-time faculty member must strictly follow the course syllabus and schedule. - Remuneration is paid on an hourly basis or per subject depending on the qualifications of the faculty member and the assigned tasks.
4. Support Staff Management
4.1 Qualifications (1) Bachelor’s degree holder (2) Good command of Thai and English
4.2 Enhancement of Knowledge and Skills Orientation, workshops and seminars
5. Student Support and Advising 5.1 Academic Advice and Counseling
(1) Assign full time faculty members to serve as student advisors (2) Schedule advising hours for students to seek advice in academic matters, personal and
careers interest
5.2 Student Appeals (1) Students reserve the right to submit petitions to the Program Director for investigation or
action related to the teaching and learning. Appropriate action will be taken by the Program Director to ensure fairness and transparency.
(2) Should the need arise, a committee may be appointed by the Program Director or the Dean to investigate the case and recommend necessary action.
6. Labor Market Needs, Social Needs and/or Employer Satisfaction (1) Evaluate market and social needs (2) Collect feedback from graduate employers
7. Key Performance Indicators
Performance Indicator 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1. At least 80% of full-time faculty members are
involved in the planning, following up and reviewing of the program performance.
2. The Program Specification (TQF 2 Form) in compliance with the Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education is provided.
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Performance Indicator 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3. The Course Specification (TQF 3 Form) and the
Field Experience Specification (TQF 4 Form) (if any) of all courses are provided before the semester begins.
4. The Course Report (TQF 5 Form) and the Field Experience Report (TQF 6 Form) (if any) of all courses are completed within 30 days after the semester ends.
5. The Program Report (TQF 7 Form) is completed within 60 days after the academic year ends.
6. The students’ learning achievements according to the learning outcomes specified in the TQF 3 and TQF 4 (if any) of at least 25% of the courses offered in each academic year are verified.
7. The teaching and learning process, the teaching strategies or the evaluation strategies are developed/improved according to the performance evaluation reported in the TQF 7 of the previous year.
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8. All new faculty members (if any) are given orientation or advice on teaching and learning.
9. All full-time faculty members participate in academic and/or professional development programs at least once a year.
10. At least 50% of support staff participate in academic and/or professional development programs each year.
11. The average level of satisfaction of second-year students/new graduates with the quality of the program is at least 3.5 out of 5.0.
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12. The average level of satisfaction of employers with new graduates is at least 3.5 out of 5.0.
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Section 8 : Program Evaluation and Improvement
1. Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness 1.1 Evaluation of Teaching Strategies
(1) Observe students’ behaviour and participation (2) Organize meetings of faculty members to share experiences and recommend improvement (3) Collect student feedback
1.2 Evaluation of Faculty Members’ Skills in Using Teaching Strategies (1) Collect student feedback on all aspects of teaching such as teaching methodology, course
objectives, evaluation criteria, use of teaching aids and punctuality of the faculty members (2) Self-evaluation (3) Peer-evaluation
2. Overall Program Evaluation Overall program evaluation will be done by (1) current students and graduates (2) external experts (3) employers and/or other stakeholders. The program evaluation will be done every 5 years. The first evaluation will be done in 2016.
3. Evaluation of Program Performance The program performance is evaluated every year according to the Key Performance Indicators specified in Section 7, Item 7. The evaluation is conducted by the Evaluation Committee of at least 3 members, comprising of at least 1 external expert. The Committee shall be appointed by the University. Evaluation Criteria Good: Indicators 1-5 are achieved and at least 80% of the indicators of each year are achieved. Very Good: Indicators 1-5 are achieved and all indicators of each year are achieved.
4. Review of Program Evaluation and Improvement Plan (1) Faculty members submit course reports to the coordinator. (2) The coordinator prepares the annual summary of the areas of the program that are effectively
carried out and areas which need improvement. (3) A meeting of faculty members is conducted to discuss and evaluate the program effectiveness
and devise an improvement plan.
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Course Description 1. Required Courses LW 8001 Legal Writing and Research Methodology 3 (3-0-6) The course is designed to prepare students for undertaking skilled and in-depth legal research mostly concentrating on English language materials. It aims to develop correct and meaningful writing and speaking ability, students are required to continuously submit written assignments. It will also improve proficiency in giving efficient professional legal advice in the future. LW 8002 International Intellectual Property Law 3 (3-0-6)
Legal concepts and evolution of intellectual property law, copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, geographical names and other forms of intellectual property from instance biological diversity, genetic engineering and digital environment, analysis of intellectual property law from the economic viewpoints of both industrialized countries and developing countries. Analysis will also be made of major related international agreements, e.g. the treaties of Berne, Paris, Rome and TRIPs. This course will examine problems relating to protection of intellectual property rights and the various organizations, e.g. WIPO, the Department of Intellectual Property and the Intellectual Property and International Trade Court and will include a study of contemporary problems, e.g., licensing agreement, franchising, and parallel importation. LW 8003 Law of International Business Transaction 3 (3-0-6) Fundamental principles, laws and regulations relating to international commercial transaction, international sale contracts incoterms, transactional transportation, insurance, offshore loans, transfer of technology, customs law, law and regulations regarding import and export process, law on currency exchange control, organizing and structuring of international commercial transactions together with legal problems and settlement of disputes involving international trade as a fundamental basis to go further on in any particular subject. LW 8004 International Tax Law and Tax Planning 3 (3-0-6) International tax systems, double taxation treaties and problems concerning double taxation, tax measures pertaining to goods, services, capital, licensing fee, remittance of profits, etc. and problems relating to tax avoidance and tax planning.
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LW 8005 Dispute Resolution in International Commerce and Investment 3 (3-0-6) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a new efficient practice of settlement of disputes arising from international trade and investment as it has evolved over the previous decade, different methods of negotiation, conciliation and arbitration which are common practice of commercial lawyers all over the world, analysis of new optional dispute settlement focusing on problems in international trade and investment, knowledge of law and practice in international commercial litigation such as forum shopping, choice of law, enforcement of foreign judgments with comparisons to international commercial arbitration. Students are required to continuously submit written assignments so students can become more proficient in writing well-prepared and efficient legal advice in the future.
LW 8006 International Finance and Banking Law 3 (3-0-6) Rules and regulations for international financial and banking services, money transfers, credit supply, inter-bank loans, international surety/guarantee, currency exchange, international insurance together with related international financial and banking problems. LW 8015 Advanced Contract and Tort Law 3 (3-0-6) Concept, theories and history of the fundamental principles of civil and commercial law concerning contract and tort, a comparative analysis between Thai law and foreign laws of the theories, practical problems and judicial decisions together with the principal practical problems in contract and tort law that arise in foreign countries. LW 8018 Securities Regulations 3 (3-0-6) Background of securities markets and the institutional framework within which securities trading typically occurs, main aspects of securities regulation that are common throughout many jurisdictions around the world, mandatory disclosure on the distribution of securities and in support of ongoing trading in securities, insider trading, takeover bid regulation, securities industry regulation and mutual fund regulation, policy arguments both for and against various aspects of securities regulation, examination of the internationalization of securities markets and the difficulties created by the international context in which securities trading occurs, examination of similarities and differences in securities regulation between various countries and strategic considerations for a country developing securities laws in the context of international securities markets.
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2. Elective Courses LW 9001 Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law 3 (3-0-6) Forms of unfair trade competition, trade blocks and monopolies both at the domestic and international level, the economic effects, concepts, policy and administration of the government in the control and prevention of monopolies, trade block and unfair trade competition among business activities in the private sectors, analysis of laws relating to anti-monopoly and unfair competition and the application and interpretation of such laws by way of comparing domestic and international rules and regulations including the study of relations between anti-monopoly law, trade block law and those aspects of intellectual property law that provide certain principles of protection with respect to some aspects of monopoly.
LW 9002 European Union Law 3 (3-0-6) Concept and the evolution of the European Union, various significant agreements that describe the objectives, principles, direction and framework of cooperation in economic, trade, finance, customs, transportation, industry, labor, intellectual property, environment, energy, agriculture, fishery, standard of goods and competition together with a study of the organizing systems and various key organizations within the European Union. LW 9003 International Environmental Law and Policy 3 (3-0-6) International environmental law-sources, pitfalls and promises; state responsibility for trans-boundary harm, soft law and the concept and principles of sustainable development, the legal waterfront of marine environmental protection, the evolving international law of the atmosphere, the international framework for controlling trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals, the protection of biodiversity, the politics and prospects of global forests convention, the law of international watercourses, polar regions and the environment: Antarctica and the Arctic, free trade and the environment. LW 9004 Law on International Organizations 3 (3-0-6) Development of international organizations, the structures, powers and duties of the League of Nations and various organs of the United Nations such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the Secretariat and the International Court of Justice, the powers and duties of specialized agencies such as the International Labor Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the World Health Organization and region organizations such as the European Union (EU), the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Organization of American States and the Organization for African Unity.
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LW 9006 International Human Rights 3 (3-0-6) Meaning and philosophy behind human rights, the protection of human rights under the League of Nations and the United Nations, the protection of human rights at regional levels such as Europe, America, Africa, and Arab States, the protection of human rights in Thai law. LW 9007 Comparative Commercial Law 3 (3-0-6) Concepts and principles of foreign commercial law in both civil and common law systems on the laws of sales, bills and other negotiable instruments; incorporation in comparison with respective concepts and principles of Thai law. LW 9008 Advanced Criminal Law 3 (3-0-6) Theories relating to the structure of the concepts of criminal offences in Civil Law countries and Common Law countries, analysis of problems and evolution of the concepts and theories of criminal law and the changes to criminal law that have occurred following altered social and economic circumstances, including various forms of business crime and money laundering related to conducting a crime. LW 9009 E-Commerce Law 3 (3-0-6) Nature and modes of application of electronic commerce and electronic signatures into various business transactions instead of original forms of contract, the legal effects on the civil and commercial laws caused by the application of electronic commerce and electronic signatures in the declaration of intention by electronic data or message instead of by way of original form of documentation, problems and obstacles in the development of electronic commerce and electronic signatures both at domestic and international levels. LW 9010 Law on Evidence 3 (3-0-6) History and evolution of the legal principles of the law of evidence in the countries that have adopted the adversarial legal system or the inquisitorial legal system, the comparison of legal principles on admissible evidence, weighing of evidence and the burden of proof in civil cases, criminal cases, and administrative cases of France, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Thailand.
LW 9011 International Economic Law 3 (3-0-6) Legal system of the WTO, in particular, the rules of international trade law arising from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), as well as the supplementary agreements to and binding decisions interpreting the GATT, various permitted and prohibited distortions of free international
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trade, which is the basic objective of this Agreement, analysis of the new responsibilities of the WTO arising from supplementary agreements adopted and binding decisions made at the end of the so-called Uruguay Round in 1994, in such areas as trade-in services, trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights, trade-related investment measures, and the relationship between international trade and environmental protection, the WTO system for settlement of trade-related disputes and institutional aspects of the WTO system.
LW 9012 ASEAN Charter and Dispute Settlement System 3 (3-0-6) Organizational development of ASEAN since its inception in 1967 by Bangkok Declaration until adoption of ASEAN Charter in 2008 and beyond, evolution of the organization from diplomacy, loose political and security cooperation, to legalistic and rules-based organization, evolution of some of the fundamental principles of ASEAN, to wit, from informal and non-committal diplomatic way of negations and doing businesses by the so-called ‘ASEAN Way’ to committal legal principles contained in the Charter, with emphasis on unique ASEAN Dispute Settlement System (DSM) which comprises a combination of several flexible modes of settlement of disputes, and its relationship with and conformity to similar modes of settling disputes in other contexts, such as those of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), and also how the ASEAN DSM will work in practice.
LW 9013 ASEAN Trade and Investment Law 3 (3-0-6) Development of trade and investment law within the context of ASEAN, two cardinal principles, both in trade, and investment, namely: market access and non-discrimination. The market access covers ASEAN Instruments that relate to reduction or elimination of tariffs to goods and services as well as opening of national business sectors for FDIs (direct foreign investments), and laws, rules, regulations, requirements affecting sale, offering for sale, purchase, transportation distribution or use of products or services. The non-discrimination encompasses the (National Treatment) and the MFN (Most Favored Nation Treatment) and their relationship with other bilateral and multi-lateral treaties to which Thailand is a party, such as Thailand-US Treaty of Amity (Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America), and the Alien Business Law of Thailand 2542. LW 9901 Thesis 6 (0-0-18) credits The first phase of the thesis includes thesis problem background, objectives of the study, scope of the study, hypothesis, methodology, and expected outcomes of the study.
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LW 9902 Thesis 6 (0-0-18) credits The second phase of the thesis includes literature review, comparative study of law which may include international laws or state laws, analysis of the problem, and summary and recommendations.
LW 9903 Independent Study 6 (0-0-18) credits The Independent Study includes background of the problem, literature review, comparative study of law which may include international laws or state laws, analysis of the problem, and summary and recommendations.
