The School of Law adheres to the "Law + Technology" training model, and cultivates high-level, international, and interdisciplinary legal talents. The School of Law now provides a Master program of International Law.
Based on Beijing Institute of Technology's (BIT) advantage in science and technology in national defense field, School of Law has developed expertise on subjects of International Law, especially Space Law. Its Space Law program holds a leading position in China and has a great reputation in the international space law community. The “National Administration of Space Law Center” was established in BIT in 2016.
International Law focuses on International Human Rights Law, Public International Law, International Economic Law, International Space Law, Comparative Contract Law, and Immigration Law etc. Economic analysis of Law focuses on the economic analysis of legal system and legal practice. It suggests to make use of economic principles and methods, especially cost and profit, to analyze legal system and legal issues.
The target is to train high-level innovative talents who have a good knowledge of international social
practices, with the ability of linking Chinese and foreign cultures, so as to bring international graduate students into full play as a cultural bridge.
The basic length of schooling for master students is 2 years. In principle, students should complete the
courses in the first academic year. Thesis work time should not be less than one year. The maximum
length of study for master students is extended by 0.5 years on the basis of 2 years.
Curriculum
Public Courses Two are required:
1）Chinese Language: Set by International Students Center of BIT. All international students must take this compulsory course.
2) Outline of China: Set by International Students Center of BIT. All international students must take this compulsory course.
Major Basic Courses
Different Programs can set their own Major Basic Course
Public International Law; International Economic Law; Private
International Law; WTO Law; International Intellectual
Property Protection; Chinese Trademark Law and Unfair
Competition; Chinese Patent Law; Chinese Copyright Law
Optional Courses
(1) Major Core Courses
Different Programs set their own Major Core Course.
(2) Major Optional course
Master international students must take four optional courses of their own Program. Under the
guidance of the supervisor, Master international students can take undergraduate courses if needed
Practice Part
1. Academic Activity (1 credit)
International Graduate Students need to participate in academic activities, academic lectures and
academic conferences of their own fields. Giving oral speeches on academic conferences, whether on
or off campus, are highly recommended.
2. Innovative Practice (1 credit)
International Graduate Students should take scientific research training and social practices during
their training period, which should be carried-out and evaluated by supervisors.
The Dissertation Related Work
1. Literature Review & Opening Report
Under the guidance of the supervisor, International Graduate Students should pick a research direction
as well as reading certain amount reference books, both Chinese or foreign languages, at the same
time.
Master students should write a literature review, no less than 4000 words, based on the reading of over
30 papers , both Chinese or foreign languages, of their own research field.
2. Mid-Term Evaluation
Schools organize Mid-Term Evaluation for International Students, which includes the evaluations of
course study, literature review, opening report and the research progress of publishing papers and
writing of Degree thesis
Note: These courses are subject to changes without prior notice.
Please note that the fees quoted are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice.
For more information on this course please contact us at info@chinauniversities.org
