LL.M International Business Law — Study Online from Oslo, Norway

Imagine shaping cross-border deals, steering high-stakes negotiations, and advancing your legal career—all while enjoying life in Oslo. The LL.M International Business Law, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to study online from where you are today and go further than you ever thought possible. Built for ambitious professionals, its rigorous, globally relevant curriculum equips you with the legal reasoning and business acuity to thrive in international environments.

As you progress through your studies, you will be guided by experienced academics and practitioners, and connected to a network of driven peers around the world. You’ll benefit from an approach to learning that is flexible, modern, and designed for people who are balancing work, family, and personal aspirations—without relocating from Oslo, Norway.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Earning a British postgraduate degree signals to employers, clients, and colleagues that you have completed a rigorous academic programme underpinned by high standards of scholarship and assessment quality. With the LL.M conferred by a UK university, your qualification carries worldwide credibility across law firms, multinational corporations, NGOs, and public sector bodies.

Whether you aspire to move across industries, broaden your legal advisory scope, or enhance your credibility in international negotiations, a British LL.M is widely understood and respected across jurisdictions. It aligns with global expectations in legal education, giving you a professional edge that travels with you wherever your career leads.

Complete Your LL.M 100% Online — In as Little as undefined

Your goals shouldn’t be constrained by geography or rigid timetables. This LL.M is purpose-built for busy professionals and can be completed entirely online—allowing you to fit study around your life. From Oslo to anywhere your work takes you, you’ll access lectures, readings, and assessments in a digital learning environment designed for clarity and momentum.

By streamlining your path and focusing on relevant, outcomes-driven learning, the programme helps you maintain forward motion in your career while achieving a respected postgraduate credential in as little as undefined.

True Flexibility: No Fixed Class Times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. You choose when to watch lectures, participate in forums, and complete assignments—morning, evening, or weekends—so you can study when you perform at your best. This flexibility is ideal if your schedule fluctuates or if you manage demanding professional commitments.

The asynchronous design gives you control of your time without compromising engagement or academic rigour. You’ll interact thoughtfully with classmates across time zones through structured discussions, peer feedback, and tutor guidance—on your schedule.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline on the Move

Travel frequently for work? Commuting across Oslo? With our mobile app, you can download study materials and lectures to your device and keep learning even when you’re offline. This means your study progress never has to pause due to connectivity constraints or a busy travel calendar.

Study wherever you feel most productive—at home with a view of the Oslofjord, at a café between meetings, or on a flight. Your campus travels with you, helping you integrate learning naturally into your daily rhythm.

Open-Book, Practice-Oriented Assessments

Real legal work rewards analysis, strategy, and judgment—not rote memorisation. That’s why this LL.M emphasises open-book assessments rather than traditional question/answer exams. You’ll engage with complex scenarios, identify relevant rules and frameworks, weigh competing interests, and craft reasoned, defensible solutions.

This assessment philosophy mirrors the real-world demands of international business law. You learn to research effectively, apply theory with precision, and communicate insights clearly—skills that translate directly into better performance at work.

Learn From World-Class Faculty

Quality mentorship accelerates growth. Your tutors include graduates of world-renowned institutions such as the University of Oxford, Harvard University, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a combination of academic excellence and practitioner experience to help you connect legal principles with business realities.

Through constructive feedback and practical guidance, faculty will challenge your thinking, sharpen your analysis, and support your professional journey—so you graduate with confidence in your voice and vision.

A Truly Global Classroom

With students from over 130 countries, your cohort becomes a powerful lens on how business is conducted around the world. You’ll exchange perspectives, compare regulatory environments, and learn how different industries navigate risk and opportunity across borders. This diversity enriches your understanding and helps you build a resilient, international network.

Alumni are making an impact at organisations such as the United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony. Their stories demonstrate how an internationally oriented LL.M can unlock pathways across sectors and regions.

Flexible fees in Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Advance your education without putting life on hold. Budget more comfortably by spreading tuition across as many as 18 monthly interest‑free instalments. This approach helps you align education costs with income flows while you continue to build your career.

Our transparent approach to tuition ensures you can plan ahead with clarity and confidence. You invest in a premium learning experience and a respected British degree, while retaining financial flexibility.

Why This LL.M Is a Strong Fit for Professionals in Oslo, Norway

Oslo’s strategic role in energy, renewables, maritime services, and green finance makes it a natural home for internationally minded legal professionals. With the city advancing climate solutions and hosting major players across offshore wind, hydropower, and energy technology, the programme’s international legal frameworks can help you navigate cross-border contracts, joint ventures, financing structures, and compliance considerations relevant to Norway’s evolving energy landscape.

As a global maritime hub, Norway’s shipping, logistics, and ocean industries require professionals who understand international commercial terms, carriage of goods, liability, sanctions, and dispute resolution. The knowledge you gain can be applied to charter parties, procurement agreements, supply chains, and financing arrangements that underpin maritime operations connected to Oslo-based stakeholders.

Oslo’s technology and startup ecosystem—spanning fintech, healthtech, and sustainable innovation—relies on cross-border partnerships, data considerations, IP strategy, and international investment. Your LL.M studies can support roles interfacing with international investors, vendors, and customers, while strengthening your ability to analyse risk, draft robust agreements, and advise confidently on multi-jurisdictional commercial activity.

Start From Oslo, Aim Worldwide

Your location is an advantage—not a limitation. Keep your career momentum in Oslo while building academic and professional capital that opens doors worldwide. The LL.M’s international orientation complements Norway’s outward-looking economy, giving you practical legal tools and perspectives you can apply across borders and industries.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to accelerate your impact, deepen your expertise, and connect with a global community of professionals—without leaving Oslo—now is the time to explore this opportunity. Request our course catalogue and discover how the LL.M International Business Law can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.