Master's Programme in Intellectual Property Law
Hanken School of Economics
About this program
Master's Programme in Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property rights are essential assets of any business operating in our increasingly digital economy. The Intellectual Property Law (IPL) programme is a unique combination of legal and business studies. This specialisation gives you a solid expertise in both areas, providing you with an exceptional understanding of today’s markets and the world of intellectual property. Our courses are taught in close collaboration with industry, with IP organizations, as well as by internationally renowed visiting professors, to ensure they remain at the forefront of the developments in intellectual property matters.
Admission requirements
The applicant must hold the minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university with at least 30 ECTS credits in the subjects relevant for the programme. Proof of English proficiency is required. Students applying with a degree obtained outside of EU/EEA-area are required to undertake a GMAT/GRE test.
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Intellectual property rights are essential assets of any business operating in our increasingly digital economy. The Intellectual Property Law (IPL) specialisation is a unique combination of legal and business studies. This specialisation gives you a solid expertise in both areas, providing you with an exceptional understanding of today’s markets and the world of intellectual property. Our courses are taught in close collaboration with industry, with IP organizations, as well as by internationally renowed visiting professors, to ensure they remain at the forefront of the developments in intellectual property matters.
The studies offer an international environment of high academic standard, with a wide range of career opportunities. As the first Finnish university to join theEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office University Network, our major offers a unique opportunity to network with students from other elite European institutions, as well as supervisors from EUIPO, which administrates European trademarks and design registration.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
The fee for non-EU/EEA students at Hanken is 25000 EUR.
Qualification
Credits: 120
Degree: MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Our graduates are equipped with:
- comprehensive knowledge of the intellectual property laws in Europe and internationally
- competence in and knowledge of intellectual property rights in a business environment
- research and analytical skills
- communication skills
- independent critical thinking in intellectual property matters
Continuing studies
Our alumni from Commercial Law have job titles such as:
- Licensing Manager, Liaison Manager, Research Coordinator, Associate Lawyer, and many more!
- And note that the IPR University Center cooperation enables our students to get close to highly topical research subjects early on, already during their Master's studies.
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