China is playing an increasingly important role in global commerce. It now crucially impacts on the landscape of the world's economy, especially with the country's success in becoming a World Trade Organization (WTO) member. China business at the present time is a virtually indispensable component of life for people and enterprises around the world, particularly in Hong Kong where initiatives are being generated from the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In this environment, specialized knowledge of Chinese business law is becoming increasingly sought after, especially by those in the fields of law, business and general administration.

The Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law programme, launched by the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, is designed to meet the strong demand for useful knowledge in Chinese business law in a context where law and business are intertwined, and to provide relevant cross-border and comparative perspectives. Course content emphasizes practicality and broad coverage to help students gain a solid understanding of Chinese business law. This programme is suitable for business management professionals in Chinese-foreign (including Hong Kong and Taiwanese) joint ventures and foreign-related enterprises. It is also suitable for managers and proprietors of non-government enterprises as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme provides students with the knowledge of business law which is required for any business undertakings within and outside China.

The programme will be delivered online in the e-learning mode, and will be presented in both Chinese and English versions. It involves a combination of eight core Chinese business law courses and four elective courses in business and/or law areas. The Chinese version of the programme was first launched in October 2007, and the English version of the programme was first launched in October 2008. Enrolment for both the English and Chinese versions for the October 2010 semester has started.

There is an early exit point to the Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law programme, where students who have completed 20 credits will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Business Law (PCCBL).

The Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law programme has been approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants for inclusion in the Society's Continuous Professional Development Scheme (CPD Scheme). A majority of the courses in the programme have been registered under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

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