Master and Ph.D.'s Programme for

International Students at the School of Law

LAW（030100）

1.Overview of the Program

The School of Law adheres to the "Law + Technology" training model, and cultivates high-level, international, and interdisciplinary legal talents. The School of Law now provides Master and Ph.D. program of International Law.

Based on BIT’s advantage in science and technology in national defense field, School of Law has developed expertise on subjects of International Law, especially Space Law. Its Space Law program holds a leading position in China and has a great reputation in the international space law community.The”National Administration of Space Law Center”was established in BIT in 2016.

The faculty and staff at School of Law are an energetic group comprised of teachers with vast experience. The school invites approximately 50 guest professors from domestically and internationally well-known law schools, judicial originations, procurator’s departments and law firms and department of legal practice. In order to improve the quality of education and research, the School of Law established a collaborative relationship with Renmin University of China School of Law and other well-known universities from United States, Germany,Netherlands, Great Britain and many other nations.

International Law focuses on International Human Rights Law, Public International Law, International Economic Law, International Space Law, Comparative Contract Law, and Immigration Law etc.Economic analysis of Law focuses on the economic analysis of legal system and legal practice. It suggests to make use of economic principles and methods, especially cost and profit, to analyze legal system and legal issues.

2. Training Target

The target is to train high-level innovative talents who have a good knowledge of international social practices,with the ability of linking Chinese and foreign cultures, so as to bring international graduate students into full play as a cultural bridge.

3. Length of Schooling

The basic length of schooling for master students is 2 years. In principle, students should complete the courses in the first academic year. Thesis work time should not be less than one year. The maximum length of study for master students is extended by 0.5 years on the basis of 2 years.

The basic length of schooling for Ph.D. students is 4 years. In principle, students should complete the courses in the first academic year. Thesis work time should not be less than three years. The maximum length of study for Ph.D. students is extended by 2 years on the basis of 4 years.

4. Curriculum and Credits Requirements

Notes：

1. Public Course

(1) Chinese Language: Set by International Students Center of BIT. All international students must take thiscompulsory course.

(2) Outline of China: Set by International Students Center of BIT. All international students must take thiscompulsory course.

2. Basic Course

Different Programs can set their own Basic Course.

3. Discipline Core Course

Different Programs can set their own Discipline Core Course.

4. Major Optional Course

International students should choose courses from their own program or from other programs. Under the guidance of the supervisor, Master international students can take undergraduate courses if needed. Ph.D.international students can take undergraduate courses if needed.

5.Practice Part

1. Academic Activity (1 credit)

International Graduate Students need to participate in academic activities, academic lectures and academic conferences of their own fields. Giving oral speeches on academic conferences, whether on or off campus, are highly recommended.

2. Innovative Practice (1 credit)

International Graduate Students should take scientific research training and social practices during their training period, which should be carried-out and evaluated by supervisors.

6.The Dissertation Related Work

1. Literature Review & Opening Report; 2. Mid-Term Evaluation; 3. Dissertation Writing and Dissertation Pre-Defense (for Ph.D. students); 4. Thesis Defense; 5. Degree Conferment.

More Details can be found in Regulations of Training Procedures for International Graduates of BIT, Regulations of Dissertation Pre-Defense for Ph.D. Students of BIT and Degree Awarding Regulations of BIT.

Time Nodes of Relevant Procedure

7.Course Syllabus

Course Code, Course Name, Class Hour, Credits, Course Description and Course Target, Teaching Method,Evaluation and Exams, Suitable Specialty, Prerequisites, Course Contents, Reference and Lecturer Introduction.