London Institute of Business and Technology
Diploma in International Business Law

Douglas, Isle of Man

DEGREE TYPE

Diploma

DURATION

8 months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Nov 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Blended

Key Summary

About : The Diploma in International Business Law offers students a comprehensive overview of international legal principles that govern business transactions. This program equips students with essential knowledge regarding contracts, trade regulations, and dispute resolution in global contexts. Designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the field, this diploma is suitable for both new learners and experienced professionals.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in international trade, corporate law, and dispute resolution. Potential positions may include legal advisor, compliance officer, or international business consultant, allowing graduates to work in diverse sectors that require expertise in international business law.

The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law is accredited at Level 7 with a total equivalence of 120 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing the diploma will progress to the final year of a postgraduate degree.

The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law has been created to develop and reward learners with legal skills and knowledge in international business law and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to a wide range of sectors.

The aim of this programme is to develop legal skills, analysis, logical thinking and knowledge that can usefully be applied in further study, the legal profession and public service. It provides students with an understanding of law in the context of business to equip them with the abilities needed to work with advanced issues.

Upon completing this Level 7 diploma, learners can join a university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a full master’s degree.

Learners can also step directly into employment in an associated profession or progress to the Qualifi Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Programme Delivery

The academic courses at the London Institute of Business & Technology are delivered using a "Blended Learning" format, which allows students to pursue their desired qualifications at their own pace. Our feature-rich Learning Management System provides easy access to Virtual Class recordings, textbooks, multimedia content, and other resources, as well as unlimited on-demand tutoring free of charge. Our tutors can be reached via email, phone, Google Meet, or any other preferred channel of your choice.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Membership

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom. CMI supports managers and leaders worldwide with the tools, resources and community support to take on any professional challenge. All student at The London Institute of Business and Technology receives free CMI membership. CMI membership empowers you with tailored support, opportunities and resources to help you reach your management and leadership potential.

Modules

International Trade Law - LAW701

International Trade Law offers a comprehensive and informed analysis of the complexities of an international sale transaction through case law, policy documents, legislation, international conventions and rules adopted by international organisations. In this unit, learners will be able to understand international sales transactions, environmental analysis while doing international trade, legal issues and financial forecasting processes.

Commercial Trust Law - LAW702

This unit explores the law of trusts in the international context, comparing doctrine in different jurisdictions and exploring the theoretical implications of such differences.

Industrial and Intellectual Property Law - LAW703

The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to knowledge, ability and critical understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements relating to industrial and Intellectual property laws.

Law and Financial Crimes - LAW704

This unit aims to introduce learners to knowledge, ability and critical understanding of compliance requirements in the financial services and market, fraud, corruption, money laundering, terrorism, and theft laws. Learners will be introduced to current debates, theories and legal practices in the law of financial crimes such as statutory framework in the financial services regulations and capital market, fraud and theft act, and criminal law regulations.

Company Law - LAW705

This unit aims to provide information to learners about English Law of registered companies including both private and public limited companies. By the end of this unit, learners will be able to appreciate the role of the company as a form of business enterprise and how it functions within the business world.

Legal Research and Research Methods - LAW706

This course aims to improve the necessary legal research skills to support learners at the postgraduate level. You will be able to develop key knowledge, understanding and skills relating to legal research, and theoretical and methodological problems associated with legal studies.

Corporate Governance – Principles and Practices - LAW707

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding, knowledge, and skills relating to the role of governing body, principles of corporate governance, various models and theories affecting corporate governance development, management functions, development of governance codes, principles and benefits of good governance.