About Program

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for a Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Law and Arbitration outline graduates' expected accomplishments and career achievements. These objectives guide the curriculum and shape the educational experience to ensure students acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to succeed professionally. Furthermore, the program is designed to enhance the critical thinking abilities of its graduates. This is achieved through analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing ideas and information from applied research firmly rooted in information literacy. The curriculum promotes a self-reflective process that involves conceptualization and design thinking. Consequently, the program equips graduates with the technical proficiency required for their roles and cultivates their capacity for effective leadership, communication, and ethical guidance in their professional endeavors.

The program PLOs can be summaries into four primary objectives, including:

• Offer the program graduates an intensive, solid educational foundation through theoretical and practical applications integrating engineering and legal expertise. 

• Prepare graduates with the critical thinking skills, applications, and tools needed to plan, prepare, and produce independent and meaningful research that empowers students to become research leaders in engineering arbitration and dispute resolution.

• Prepare graduates to demonstrate effective communication regarding engineering arbitration and dispute resolution issues within their organizations and function effectively in a team environment.

• provide the program graduates with ethics, life-long professional development practice, and international perspective in engineering law and arbitration to become expert witnesses and legal advocates.

Graduates with a Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Law and Arbitration possess a unique skill set that combines engineering expertise with legal knowledge and dispute resolution skills. This interdisciplinary background opens up diverse career opportunities in engineering and legal fields. Here are several career paths that graduates of such a program might pursue: 

• Arbitrator or Mediator: Serve as an independent arbitrator or mediator, facilitating the resolution of disputes in engineering projects through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods.

• Legal Consultant in Engineering Firms: Provide legal expertise within engineering companies, offering guidance on contracts, compliance issues, and legal considerations in project development.

• Project Manager with Legal Expertise: Oversee engineering projects with a deep understanding of legal considerations, ensuring projects are executed in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Construction Law Specialist: Focus on legal issues specific to construction projects, providing expertise in contracts, claims, and dispute resolution within the construction engineering sector.

• Expert Witness in Engineering Disputes: Act as an expert witness in legal proceedings related to engineering, providing testimony and analysis on technical aspects of disputes.

• In-House Counsel for Engineering Companies: Work as in-house legal counsel, advising engineering firms on legal matters, contracts, and compliance issues.

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Navigate regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with laws and standards in engineering projects, particularly in industries with stringent regulations.

• Environmental Compliance Specialist: Focus on legal considerations related to environmental regulations in engineering projects, ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

• Infrastructure Development and Law Consultant: Specialize in legal aspects of infrastructure development, offering consultancy services to ensure legal compliance and effective project execution.

• International Project Coordinator:

• Description: Coordinate and manage international engineering projects, applying knowledge of international legal frameworks and dispute resolution practices.

• Policy Advisor in Government Agencies: Work as a policy advisor in government agencies, contributing legal and engineering expertise to developing and enforcing policies related to engineering projects.

• Corporate Risk Manager: Manage legal and operational risks within corporations, particularly those engaged in complex engineering projects.

• Technology Law Specialist: Focus on legal aspects of technology in engineering, including intellectual property rights, data protection, and technology-related legal issues.

• Academic or Research Positions: Pursue academic roles, contributing to research and education in engineering law, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

• Entrepreneurship in Engineering Law Consulting: Establish a consultancy firm specializing in engineering law, contracts, and dispute resolution.

Therefore, graduates with an MSc in Engineering Law and Arbitration have various career paths, spanning legal practice, engineering management, and specialized consulting. The interdisciplinary nature of the program positions graduates as valuable professionals capable of addressing the complex legal challenges inherent in engineering projects.