Programme Philosophy

The programme is designed to provide the overview of the legal implications surrounding Information Communication Technology on the world's longest established postgraduate masters (LLM) course in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law. As the international nature of the student body demonstrates, Information Communication Technology law is of wide interest and significant importance. The master’s degree in Information Technology Law encourages students to consider legal initiatives both at European and International levels as well as within their own jurisdictions. The programme shall examine a diverse range of key themes including information security, privacy, intellectual property, telecommunications, e-commerce, internet governance and access to public information. Whether for academic, personal or professional development, the LLM in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law is an ideal choice for law graduates, lawyers and IT specialists seeking to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to formulate and apply a law in the information society.

Programme Learning Outcome
At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

  • To develop a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles, nature and development of legal aspects of information technology and Telecommunications from jurisdictions. 
  • To develop in student’s intellectual rigor, independence of mind, and the ability to think critically and constructively.
  • To develop in students a range of generic transferable skills which they can use in a wide range of settings
  • To produce graduates who are confident, responsible and reflective and who are equipped to develop their potential throughout their careers.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Code

Course Description

Credits

MCC 131

Digital Fluency

4

MCC 132

Research Methods

4

OLW 653

Telecommunications Policy & Regulation

4

OLW 651

Legal Aspects of Information Security

4

OLW 652

Legal Management of Contracts for IT

4

OLW 654

Intellectual Property law  for IT

4

OLW 655

Legal Implications of ecommerce

4

OLW 656

Telecommunications Law

4

OLW 600

Legal Research Methodology

4

OLW 659

Dissertation

8


 Level 600 I
FIRST SEMESTER
Code
Course Description
Credits

MCC 131

Digital Fluency

4

MCC 132

Research Methods

4

OLW 653

Telecommunications Policy & Regulation

4

TOTAL

       12

 

SECOND SEMESTER
Code
Course Description
Credits

OLW 651

Legal Aspects of Information Security

4

OLW 652

Legal Management of Contracts for IT

4

OLW 654

Intellectual Property law  for IT

4

Total Credits

12

Level 600 II
FIRST SEMESTER

OLW 655

Legal Implications of ecommerce

4

OLW 656

Telecommunications Law

4

OLW 600

Legal Research Methodology

4

OLW 659

Dissertation

8

 Total Credits

20

PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION

  • To progress from semester to semester, a student is required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50
  • A student shall be allowed to repeat a course until he/she has passed the paper so far as she is within the GPA of not less than 2.50
  • Courses designated as pre-requisites to more advanced courses must be passed before the latter courses are offered.
  • A student, after successfully completion of a semester can, upon written application giving reasons and after approval has been granted defer and continue in the appropriate semester.
  • Students shall also participates in live virtual streaming lectures and virtual classrooms and where necessary avail themselves on campus for the face to face intermittent programs
  • Must fulfil four times mandatory visit to the university within the period of study
  • Students shall pass a minimum of 48 course credits and a maximum of 56 course credits to be eligible for graduation

 

Programme Requirements

Credit Hours

Minimum for Graduation

Must take and pass

Mandatory  Courses

32

32

Elective Courses

16

8

Thesis

8

8

Maximum Credit required 

56

48

Minimum Credit Pass for graduation

48

48

 

 


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