Master of Laws (LLM) in Investment and Finance Law
Student must complete 36 credit hours
Speciality Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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| 416500 | 3 |
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| " Research Methodology. This course is centered around learning the basics and methodologies of scientific research preparation. It covers essentials such as the prerequisites for good research, topic selection methods, and understanding research problems in topics relevant to the academic program. Under the supervision of the course instructor, students engage in discussions to further their understanding. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the acquisition of skills in legal writing and drafting, equipping students with the capabilities to excel in various forms of legal drafting. " | |||
| 416501 | 3 |
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| " In-depth Study of Banking Law and Financial Supervision. This course focuses on the legal regulation of monetary authority, its establishment, jurisdiction, duties, policies, and its relationship with banks. It also covers the legislation governing banks in Palestine, their establishment, legal functions, nature, as well as financial and administrative supervision. Furthermore, it examines specialized units, their legal regulation, characteristics, and jurisdictions. " | |||
| 416502 | 3 |
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| " Capital Market Authority Law. The course focuses on studying the legal framework of the Capital Market Authority in terms of its objectives, duties, and authorities in overseeing the financial sector, insurance companies, leasing, and real estate mortgage. It also covers regulation, supervision, and oversight of non-banking financial institutions, disclosure of financial data, and the financial sector, along with examining the regulations and mechanisms the Authority employs to monitor the sectors within its jurisdiction. " | |||
| 416503 | 3 |
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| " Investment and Finance Contracts. This course focuses on studying the concept of investment and finance, along with the key legislation regulating them. It also examines the most important contracts related to investment and finance, such as partnership agreements, leasing, real estate and insurance mortgages, concessions, licenses, and others. It covers their conceptualization, legal adaptation, characteristics, key elements, and the resulting implications. " | |||
| 416504 | 3 |
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| " Islamic Investment and Finance Formulas. The course delves into the fundamental characteristics and advantages of Islamic investment and finance, distinguished by their avoidance of interest and usury. It elucidates the concept of usury and the foundational principles governing its contracts, alongside an exploration of international institutions tasked with establishing standards for Islamic finance and investment. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of legislative objectives in the financial industry. Additionally, the course examines various Islamic finance formulas, including Mudarabah (profit-sharing), Musharakah (partnership), Ijarah (leasing), Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek (leasing with eventual ownership), Salam (forward sale), Istisna'a (manufacturing), and Muzara'ah (farming). " | |||
| 416505 | 3 |
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| " Contracts in Financial Markets The course centers on defining financial markets, exploring their various types, investment mechanisms, and advantages. It also analyzes the Palestinian financial market in comparison to Arab and global markets, with particular attention given to the contracts traded within these markets. These contracts include futures contracts, forward contracts, options, foreign exchange contracts, stock contracts, bond contracts, commodity contracts, debt contracts, as well as mortgage and insurance contracts. " | |||
| 416598 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
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Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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| 416550 | 3 |
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| " Electronic Transactions Law This course delves into the concept of electronic transactions, their legal regulations, types, characteristics, legal nature, and differentiation from traditional transactions. It also covers their formulation, protection, proof, and execution, including the use of electronic platforms for their preparation and electronic signatures. Furthermore, it addresses the legal obligations stemming from electronic transactions, the legal issues associated with them, and methods for resolving disputes that may arise. " | |||
| 416551 | 3 |
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| " Financial Technology (Fintech) This course explores the definition of financial technologies, highlighting their features and discussing the advantages, disadvantages, and associated risks. It also examines the rapid evolution of fintech and its implications for the legal and operational frameworks of financial institutions. Furthermore, it addresses the legal consequences of these developments, along with the regulatory framework for fintech incubators and labs fostering innovation and various fintech enterprises. Additionally, it covers regulatory mechanisms for fintech, cybersecurity, and applications such as blockchain, digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and its contracts, as well as digital platforms including electronic payments, crowdfunding, asset and wealth management platforms, exchange platforms, and peer-to-peer lending platforms. " | |||
| 416552 | 3 |
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| " International Trade Law This course delves into the legal framework governing crucial international trade contracts, exploring their definition, features, negotiation, drafting, and ramifications. Additionally, it addresses practical challenges that may arise in international trade contracts and strategies for resolution, along with dispute settlement mechanisms. " | |||
| 416553 | 3 |
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| " Alternative Dispute Resolution Focusing on alternative dispute resolution methods in investment and finance, particularly arbitration and mediation, this course examines their concepts and both domestic and international legal regulations. It also covers specialized bodies, conditions for their utilization, and the legal principles governing their procedures. " | |||
| 416554 | 3 |
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| " Securities and Bonds Regulation This course delves into the legal framework governing securities and bonds, analyzing the general provisions concerning their issuance and trading. It explores various aspects such as securities firms, financial experts, depository and transfer centers, settlement processes, investment funds, custodial services, bond loans, Islamic bonds, and the associated legal responsibilities. " | |||
| 416555 | 3 |
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| " Tax and Customs Legislation This course is dedicated to examining the existing tax and customs laws in Palestine. It involves analyzing these laws, understanding the different types of taxes and customs duties, exploring the principles governing their imposition and calculation, and studying the procedures for tax and customs disputes, including litigation and dispute resolution processes. " | |||
| 416556 | 3 |
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| "8. Insurance Law This course provides an in-depth study of insurance legislation in Palestine, exploring the concept and types of insurance. It examines insurance contracts, including their nature, characteristics, procedures for formation, conditions for validity, and their effects. Furthermore, it explores insurance-related lawsuits, the mechanisms for compensation, and the eligibility criteria for entitlement. " | |||
| 416557 | 3 |
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| "9. Legislation on Competition and Consumer Protection This course focuses on studying the fundamentals of competition and its importance within the market context. It explores its relationship with relevant laws, such as the Palestinian Consumer Protection Law and the Jordanian Trade Law applicable in Palestine.It examines commercial practices that contradict legitimate competition, distinguishing them from illegitimate competition, and the mechanisms for preventing monopolies practiced by some companies. The scope of competition in the commercial market is analyzed. Additionally, the course covers consumer guarantees and rights, as well as the legal regulations ensuring product safety. It also delves into the rules of civil and criminal liability in case of non-compliance and violations committed by suppliers or consumers, as stipulated in the current Palestinian Consumer Protection Law and its implementing regulations " | |||
| 416558 | 3 |
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| "10. Investment Laws and Portfolio Management. This course delves into the intricate web of investment laws pertaining to trade, banking, customs, taxation, and beyond. It examines the regulations governing domestic and foreign investment, methods for their development exploring avenues for their enhancement. It also sheds light on the assurances, incentives, and exemptions extended to investors, as well as the pivotal role played by investment promotion bodies in bolstering local investment and attracting foreign capital through the creation of conducive investment environments. Furthermore, the course delves into strategies for resolving disputes arising from investment contracts especially in the context of foreign investment. It also covers the management, composition, and assessment of investment portfolios, emphasizing the crucial role that asset allocation within these portfolios plays in mitigating investment risks and allocating funds across various economic sectors. This is done within the framework of Palestinian investment encouragement laws and their revisions, alongside the guidelines governing the authorization of client portfolio management by securities firms. " | |||
| 416559 | 3 |
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| "11. Regulations Governing Industrial Cities and Free Industrial Zones. This course focuses on studying the objectives and functions of the General Authority for Industrial Cities and Free Zones, as well as the investment window within industrial cities and free industrial zones. It examines the mechanism of forming their boards of directors and their financial resources. The legal steps followed by the authority to establish or develop an industrial city and free industrial zones are discussed, along with an examination of the regulations imposed on the entry and exit of goods in the free industrial zone. Furthermore, the course addresses the rights and responsibilities of licensed projects and the repercussions for non-compliance with legal requirements. These discussions are contextualized within the framework of Palestinian law, supplemented by comparative analyses with regional and international standards " | |||
| 416560 | 3 |
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| " Legislation Addressing Money Laundering and Terrorism Funding. This course delves into the regulatory framework designed to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. It analyzes the fundamental aspects of these crimes, their associated penalties, strategies for prevention, the pertinent authorities responsible for enforcement, and the principles guiding international collaboration. Its overarching aim is to uphold the integrity and stability of investment and financial ecosystems. " | |||
| 416561 | 3 |
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| " International Banking Transactions. This course centers on the study and analysis of international banking transactions, their legal frameworks, and the international standards and regulations governing them. It scrutinizes the legal structuring of these transactions, with a specific focus on documentary credits, letters of guarantee, standby letters of credit, transfers, guarantees, bank loans, and bank payment methods, among other banking transactions and their implementations in both local and global settings. " | |||
| 416562 | 3 |
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| " Intellectual Property. This course focuses on the examination of intellectual property, spanning literary, industrial, and commercial domains. It aims to understand its concept, types, current legislation, international agreements regulating it, and methods and procedures for its protection. " | |||
| 416563 | 3 |
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| " Specialized Topic. This course is dedicated to studying a specific, contemporary topic in investment and finance laws. The topic is selected based on the needs of the job market aligns with student interests, and reflects the expertise of the course instructor. " | |||
| 416564 | 3 |
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| " Practical Training. This course places emphasis on students participating in a practical training program focused on the subjects covered in the academic curriculum within a relevant institution. These institutions may include the Palestine Stock Exchange, Ministry of National Economy, Palestinian Monetary Authority, Palestine Capital Market Authority, Investment Promotion Authority and Industrial Cities, Palestinian Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, banks, financial brokerage firms, among others. During the course, students are expected to prepare a specialized scientific research on the training field, which will serve as the nucleus of their master's thesis. " | |||