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    Master of Laws in International Business Law

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    Boston, USLLMOnline1 year
    $73,124.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24
    Credits

    Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University is a 24-credit, 1-year, online LLM program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $73,124.

    About the program

    The program provides focused training in cross-border transactions and key doctrines of international business law from a US perspective, covering topics such as international arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and compliance. It combines practice-based curriculum with skill development for legal and business professionals.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Beginning January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT will report scores on a new 1–6 band scale. Applicants to our graduate programs must achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 5.0, with a minimum of 4.5 on each of the individual sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing). (See exception for Two-Year LLM Program.) For tests taken before January 21, 2026, the existing requirement of 100 (0–120 scale), with a minimum of 25 on each of the individual sections, will continue to apply.
    IELTS
    required
    Min If taking the IELTS exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible for OPT (part-time program)

    $20,450.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University is $73,124 across 24 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University is structured around 1 year and 24 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Laws in International Business Law at Boston University: Not eligible for OPT (part-time program)