1. Brief Introduction

Since 2010, Fudan Law School has launched the LL.M. Program in Chinese Business Law instructed in English for foreign lawyers, executives, students, and professional engaging in international trade and/or interested in Chinese business and financial law. It is designed to take advantage of Shanghai's position as a center of business and finance, including major courses in commercial law and financial law among others. Through the two-year study and research, students can develop a comprehensive understanding of Chinese business and financial legal system so that they can be independently engaged in the financial or legal practice and theory study.

2. Period of Study and Tuition

This is a two-year program consisting of one-year course work and one-year dissertation. However, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, if the courses are online, the course time may cover three semesters or more.
The total tuition fee for the program is RMB 160,000 Yuan. Students need to pay half the tuition (80,000 Yuan) before the beginning of the first semester, and the other half before the beginning of the second semester.

3. Application Requirements

Language Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English should provide a TOEFL（iBT）score of 90 or above/an IETLS score of 6.5 or above/the equivalent on another standardized English language test such as the Cambridge English exam. Applicants scoring below or who have not taken an English language exam may request an interview with the
admissions staff to obtain a waiver.
Degree and Major Requirements: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary passport, be in good health.
Bachelor's degree or above. Students from all major backgrounds are eligible to apply for the LL.M. Program in Chinese Business Law.

4. Courses Information

5. Requirements for Dissertation Writing:

1) Before determining the dissertation title, the student must do thorough research on the academic achievements in the related field, and the topic must be about a new or significant issue in the academic field.
2) The topic of the dissertation must be specific and definite, with an academic value. The topic must be approved by the academic supervisor of the student and the dissertation must be independently completed by the student.
3) The dissertation is expected to form a new thought which is distinct from the existing academic achievements with a clear and definite opinion, and strong argument; the materials cited in the dissertation must be accurate and reliable. The writing must be logic and fluent, with strong analytical skills and be highly persuasive.
4) The dissertation must be written in English with rich and solid coverage. The cover and the abstract need to provide both the Chinese and the English versions. The total words of the dissertation should be 12,000 – 15,000 English words.
5) The dissertation must be completed and submitted on or before March 20 of the second year of study, and the oral defense will be scheduled in late May or early June.

Applicants whose native language is not English should provide a TOEFL（iBT）score of 90 or above/an IETLS score of 6.5 or above/the equivalent on another standardized English language test such as the Cambridge English exam. Applicants scoring below or who have not taken an English language exam may request an interview with the admissions staff to obtain a waiver.

pplicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary passport, be in good health. Bachelor's degree or above. Students from all major backgrounds are eligible to apply for the LL.M. Program in Chinese Business Law.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

2. Catalogue and abstract of published papers, or other documents that can prove academic ability

not compulsory

*3. Proof of No Criminal Record in Chinese or English

*4. Diploma of the highest degree conferred or proof of impending graduation(for applicants in their final year of study).

The document must be original or notarized copy, and should be attached with notarized Chinese or English translation if the original one is not in Chinese or English.

*5. Transcripts of the highest degree conferred.

The document must be original or notarized copy,and should be attached with notarized Chinese or Englishtranslation if the original one is not in Chinese or English.

*6. Proof of Financial Capacity or the Statement of Financial Support for International Students of Fudan University.

*7. A photocopy of the passport

Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary one and be valid until Sep. 30, 2022. Applicants currently residing in China also need to provide a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.

*8. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*9. English proficiency test certificate

*10. Two recommendation letters

The referee must be professor,associate professor.The letter should be in Chinese or English and include the referee’s signature and contact information. If the letters cannot be uploaded online, applicant may contact the referee to send the scanned letter via email to the school or department applied.Please visit the website below to get the detailed contact information of School or Department.https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/wnlinewwpplication/list.htm

*11. Personal Statement

It requires above 2000 words for master applicants. The language should align with the one to be taught with.The content should include (but not limited to) study and work experience, academic achievement,expected research proposal,and career plan after graduation, etc.

12. Completely filled Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

The form should be filled out in Chinese or English.the report is valid for six months. Applicants currently residing in China may submit Residence Permit or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card in substitute for Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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