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 |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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Code |
Course Description |
Credits |
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MCC 131 |
Digital Fluency |
4 |
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MCC 132 |
Research Methods |
4 |
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OLW 653 |
Telecommunications Policy & Regulation |
4 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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Code |
Course Description |
Credits |
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OLW 651 |
Legal Aspects of Information Security |
4 |
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OLW 652 |
Legal Management of Contracts for IT |
4 |
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OLW 654 |
Intellectual Property law for IT |
4 |
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Total Credits |
12 |
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Level 600 II |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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OLW 655 |
Legal Implications of ecommerce |
4 |
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OLW 656 |
Telecommunications Law |
4 |
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OLW 600 |
Legal Research Methodology |
4 |
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OLW 659 |
Dissertation |
8 |
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Total Credits |
20 |
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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 |