International Business Law

Overview

The two-year Master’s curriculum in International Business Law is designed to provide students with an advanced legal education focused on the regulation of international business activities, global markets, and cross-border economic relations. The program combines the academic tradition of the Roma Tre Department of Law with a strong international and interdisciplinary orientation.

Students will develop a solid understanding of the legal frameworks governing international trade, corporations, competition, taxation, international arbitration, and digital markets, while also acquiring the economic tools necessary to interpret contemporary globalization processes.

The curriculum adopts a comparative and transnational perspective, preparing students to operate in increasingly interconnected legal and economic environments.

Why Choose This Program?

Choosing this curriculum means joining an international and internationally oriented and research-driven academic environment focused on the legal dimensions of global business. Key benefits include:

  • International and Comparative Perspective: the curriculum examines legal systems and business regulation from a comparative and transnational perspective, enabling students to understand the dynamics of international commerce and global governance.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: the program integrates legal education with economics and market analysis, allowing students to develop a broader understanding of international business relations and global economic transformations.
  • Focus on Global Markets and Digital Transformation: special attention is devoted to the regulation of international markets, competition law, digital markets, cross-border transactions, cross-border disputes, and the legal implications of globalization and technological innovation.
  • Research-Based Excellence: the curriculum draws on the Department’s extensive research experience in international, comparative, commercial, and European law, ensuring close engagement with contemporary legal developments.
  • Professionally Oriented Training: the program prepares students for highly internationalized professional environments by combining theoretical analysis with practical legal reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Study Plan & Academic Structure

The curriculum is structured to provide students with both foundational knowledge and advanced specialization in international business law.

  • First Year: Foundations of International Business Law – The first year focuses on the core legal and economic principles governing international business relationships, including International Law, European Private Law, Corporate Law, and Economics of Globalization and International Trade.
  • Second Year: Advanced Topics and Specialization – During the second year, students deepen their expertise in advanced fields such as Comparative Competition Law, International Arbitration, and International Tax Law

Throughout the program, students will combine legal analysis with economic reasoning and gain familiarity with the institutional and regulatory framework of international business activities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Business Law curriculum will acquire a profile particularly suited for careers in international legal and business environments.

The program prepares students for careers in:

  • International law firms;
  • Multinational corporations;
  • International organizations and European institutions;
  • Regulatory authorities and competition agencies;
  • Corporate legal departments operating in international markets;
  • Arbitral and dispute resolution institutions;
  • Research institutions and policy-oriented organizations.

Graduates will be equipped to:

  • Interpret and apply legal rules governing international trade and business transactions;
  • Understand the interaction between law, markets, and globalization processes;
  • Address legal issues related to international corporations, capital markets, taxation, and competition;
  • Operate effectively in multicultural and transnational professional contexts;
  • Analyze the legal implications of technological innovation and digital market integration.

The program’s international orientation makes it particularly suitable for students aiming to pursue professional or academic careers in European and global contexts.

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Michele Sancioni 13 May 2026