The programme was established in 1991 and, at that time, was the first Master’s degree programme in arbitration and dispute resolution in Asia. In 2011, it became the first programme recognized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to offer Module 4 – Award Writing (LW6409B) in Hong Kong. Every year, we receive over 200 applications competing for one of 80 places in the programme. Over 200 students are currently enrolled in this popular programme, one which has acquired an outstanding reputation both within and outside of Hong Kong. Dispute resolution is not only carried in the courtroom through litigation, but also by arbitration and mediation, which are increasingly popular and well-respected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The programme offers a unique blend of academic and practical training in a broad range of dispute resolution methods, with emphasis on domestic and international arbitration, as well as on mediation, adjudication and negotiation. Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to: Explain the origins, practices, principles and theory of arbitration, mediation and other related alternative dispute resolution methods. Identify analyses, evaluate and critically comment on the legal issues and procedural issues of arbitration, mediation and other related alternative dispute resolution methods. Reflect on their knowledge and understanding to participate effectively as a party, as advocate, as expert, as arbitrator or as mediator in dispute resolution processes. Develop a sense of curiosity to knowledge and critical thinking skills to assess ideas; and demonstrate original discovery/innovation/creativity in applying their knowledge and skills in further research and/or professional development.

To be eligible for consideration for admission, an applicant must have: a university degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualifications (e.g. AHKIArb) Applicants whose employment or professional activities involve arbitration or other forms of dispute resolution may be preferred, where qualifications are otherwise equal, but in all cases admission will be based on merit. Applicants graduated from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English must achieve the English proficiency requirement.