LL.M International Business Law — Study from Ottawa, Canada
Imagine elevating your legal acumen and global business perspective without pressing pause on your life in Ottawa. The online LL.M International Business Law, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Cumbria and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to advance your career with a world-class British qualification—while you continue to live, work, and thrive in Canada’s capital. Designed for busy professionals, the programme puts flexibility first and gives you the confidence to navigate complex international transactions, cross-border regulations, and corporate governance challenges with clarity and impact.
Built on rigorous legal theory that applies across jurisdictions, this LL.M helps you think like a strategist, negotiate like a seasoned counsel, and advise with the confidence of a global practitioner. From your home office in the ByWard Market to a quiet corner in a Gatineau café—or even on the move—your learning adapts to your schedule and ambitions.
Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally
Upon successful completion, you earn a British degree awarded by the University of Cumbria, a credential respected by employers and institutions around the world. For Ottawa-based professionals, this means your expertise carries weight not only across Canada, but also within multinational companies, NGOs, and public bodies with international mandates.
A British LL.M signals rigorous standards, academic integrity, and a tradition of legal scholarship that opens doors. Whether your next step is a leadership role, a specialised legal advisory position, or progression into policy or compliance, your qualification communicates credibility across borders.
Finish Fast: 100% Online in as Little as undefined
The programme is designed to be completed 100% online in as little as undefined, allowing you to progress efficiently without sacrificing quality. This streamlined structure helps you gain momentum, finish confidently, and bring new capabilities to your organisation sooner.
Because every module is purposefully curated and delivered through a modern learning platform, you can move through the curriculum with clarity—focusing on what matters most: mastering core legal concepts and applying them to real-world business scenarios.
Truly Asynchronous: No Set Class Times
Your schedule in Ottawa may be dynamic—client calls, court filings, policy meetings, or tech sprints. With no requirement to be online at specific times or dates, you control when and how you study. Dive into lectures early in the morning, engage with materials during lunch, or review case studies late in the evening.
This flexibility allows you to maintain your professional and personal commitments while steadily advancing toward your LL.M. You decide the rhythm; we provide the structure and support.
Study Anywhere, Even on the Move—With Offline Access
Traveling to Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver? Commuting to Kanata North? Our learning experience goes wherever you go. Through our mobile app, you can download study materials and watch lectures offline—ideal for flights, train rides, or those moments between meetings when inspiration strikes.
Study from any location in the world without compromising continuity. Your classroom is your phone, tablet, or laptop—always ready when you are.
Open-Book Assessments that Reward Real-World Thinking
Instead of traditional closed-book exams, the programme emphasises open-book assessments. This approach mirrors how legal and business decisions are made in practice—drawing on sources, comparing regimes, and applying judgment under time constraints.
You will develop the ability to research efficiently, analyse critically, and write persuasively—skills that translate directly to advisory work, in-house roles, compliance, and executive decision-making.
Learn from Faculty with World-Class Pedigrees
Guidance matters. Our tutors and faculty include graduates of world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a blend of academic depth and practical perspective that enriches every discussion and assignment.
You will be supported by experts who understand both the doctrinal foundations of international business law and the nuances of applying them in contemporary, complex environments.
A Global Classroom: 130+ Countries, Alumni at Leading Organisations
Join a diverse student community from over 130 countries and connect with peers whose experiences span continents and industries. Our alumni work for organisations such as Seneca College, Lakehead University, Manulife, the United Nations, Google, the ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony—expanding your professional network across sectors and borders.
Manageable Investment with Flexible Payments
Professional growth should be attainable. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance career development with your financial planning.
This flexibility lets you invest in a respected British LL.M while maintaining your financial stability—ideal for working professionals charting their next move.
Why This LL.M Resonates in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa’s role as Canada’s political and policy hub makes it a strategic place to study international business law. The city hosts federal departments, regulatory agencies, Crown corporations, and a vibrant diplomatic community—environments where cross-border trade, procurement, sanctions, public-private partnerships, and compliance expertise are in constant demand. The LL.M equips you to interpret and advise on complex frameworks with confidence, strengthening your impact in government, quasi-governmental, and policy-oriented roles.
Ottawa is also a world-class technology centre anchored by the Kanata North technology park, with companies focused on software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, AI, and autonomous systems. Technology commercialisation, licensing, data governance, and cross-border contracting are core to this ecosystem. With this LL.M, you can navigate issues around IP transactions, international sales and services agreements, cloud and data transfers, and regulatory compliance that affect scaling tech firms and their global partnerships.
As a gateway to national and global stakeholders—including NGOs, think tanks, associations, and foreign missions—Ottawa rewards professionals who can translate legal theory into pragmatic advice for multinational operations. Whether you consult for growth-stage tech, advise on foreign investment reviews, structure international joint ventures, or support policy initiatives with legal analysis, the programme develops the analytical toolkit to excel and lead.
Ready to Begin?
Shape your future from Ottawa with a British LL.M that travels as far as your ambition. Study with the freedom you need, learn from outstanding faculty, and join a global network of professionals making a difference across industries and continents. Request our course catalogue to explore modules, admission details, and your next steps.