Applied Science University

Programme overview

This is a postgraduate Master in Commercial Law taught in Arabic. The programme runs over two years, requires 36 credit hours and is offered full time. Students choose between completing nine taught courses plus a research thesis, or ten taught courses plus an applied project. The curriculum targets advanced commercial law subjects to prepare graduates for practice, advisory and research roles in the regional market.

What you'll study

Study focuses on specialised areas of commercial law. Core topics listed by the programme include:

• Commercial arbitration
• Commercial companies law
• International trade contracts
• Banking operations law
• Industrial and commercial intellectual property elements
• Maritime law
• Stock exchange and securities law
• Promotion of commercial competition
• Other advanced commercial legal topics

Graduates are expected to develop critical analysis, legal interpretation, research methodology and communication skills relevant to emerging commercial legal challenges. The programme explicitly supports rigorous scientific research and innovation in commercial law.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law or an equivalent qualification from a university recognised by the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education. Candidates from other relevant disciplines may be admitted subject to completing remedial courses set by the department. The minimum academic threshold is a cumulative GPA of no less than 'Good' or its equivalent; cases below this may be considered by an appeals committee. Applicants must pass an interview by the academic department committee and pass the university English placement test or provide a TOEFL (or equivalent) score of at least 450; otherwise a remedial English course determined by the college must be completed in the first year.

Career prospects

The programme lists several professional pathways for graduates, including:

• Legal advisor in commercial affairs
• Corporate lawyer for companies and financial institutions
• Commercial arbitrator
• International contracts consultant
• Expert in maritime and aviation law
• Commercial law researcher or university lecturer
• Corporate legal affairs manager and legal expert in financial markets

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is charged per credit hour and additional registration fees apply each semester; the university provides detailed fee, refund and collection policies. Prospective students should consult the programme office or university finance and scholarships pages for current tuition, instalment options and any available financial support or scholarships.