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Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
Faculty of Law and Social Sciences (FLS) is one of the pioneer faculties for undergraduate and graduate studies at Build Bright University (BBU) offering Associate, Bachelor and Master’s degrees in the fields of Law and Public Administration. The faculty provides a supportive environment in which students develop their knowledge and skills and thus, helping them to reach their academic and professional goals. It tries to equip students with personal development and growth. It is a leading faculty actively working with public and private sector partners in Cambodia and with some of the best universities in the region. The students are from a wide range of backgrounds, and the professors are highly qualified with great experience in the field of their teaching.
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences!
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our faculty. Since the establishment of the Law Program in early 2000, the faculty has experienced tremendous growth and transformation. Courses offered have been expanded in depth and breadth in response to the increasing sophistication and internationalization of the legal profession and administration. As a result, we are producing competent lawyers and public administrators who are equipped with useful tools to match with legal professionals and proficient administrators.
I am so proud and thankful to the Founder/Chairman of the Board of Trustee of Build Bright University for having faith in me to head the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences and entrusting me to strive for growth within the Faculty and the University.
The main role of the Faculty is to produce the best graduates in law and public administration, preparing them as such that not only must they excel academically but also acquaint themselves with the necessary soft skills. The programs and opportunities offered are innovative, ranging from foundation to graduate level studies. During the second and third year of their studies, students are capable enough to be employed in law firms, commercial enterprises, NGOs, and other institutions. Apart from our experienced full-time lecturers, legal practitioners from industries serve as lecturers or professors, teaching in the area of their expertise, and rendering their experiences to the students.
Once again, I am proud to be the Dean as I am encircled by the Faculty’s management team and routinely monitored by top management of the university, whose focal point is always aimed at striving for excellence.
Sincerely,
Te Portor
Programs Offered
Academic Degrees
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Bachelor of Arts in Law |
Professional Degrees
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Bachelor of Laws Associate of Laws |
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Bachelor of Public Administration |
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Associate of Public Administration |
Master Degrees
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Master of Laws |
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Master of Public Administration |
About the Programs
There are two-degree levels of undergraduate programs – Associate and Bachelor – in the fields of Law and Public Administration. These programs help students to reach their academic and professional goals. Associate degree programs offer students with specific subjects such as Commercial Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law while the subjects of the Bachelor’s degree programs include Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, Family Patrimonial Law, Contract Law, Company Law, and many more.
Graduate Programs
Master of Laws (LLM)
Law skill is essential to the successful management of affairs in society. LLM program offers an in-depth knowledge and experiences of laws. The subjects cover the current issues and development in areas that are vitally important to legal theoreticians and practitioners involved in Advanced Civil Law, Advanced Civil Procedure, Advanced Criminal Law and Advanced Labor Law, and many more.
This program provides the opportunity to take advanced courses in specialized areas of laws from theoretical and historical perspectives to students. It helps students enhance their abilities to think critically, analyze legal arguments, articulate ideas, do research efficiently, and write effectively. This serves to prepare them for professional careers or further studies at a doctoral level.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
MPA program offers an in-depth knowledge and experiences of public administration. The subjects cover the current issues and development in areas that are vitally important to administrators and government officials. Those subjects include Advanced Administrative Law, Advanced Constitutional Law, Public Financial Management, and many more.
This program provides the opportunity to take advanced courses in specialized areas of public administration to students. It helps students enhance their abilities to understand the internal organizational environment and help them to develop needed managerial skills. This serves to prepare them for professional careers or further studies at a doctoral level.
Admission Requirements
For Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees of Professional Program:
- Students must have a high school certificate (pass/fail) or a TVET certificate or its equivalence.
- And sit an entrance exam of some general subjects which is controlled by MoEYS committee.
For Bachelor’s Degree of Academic Program:
- Students must have a High School certificate or Foundation Year Certificate or its equivalence.
- And sit an entrance exam of some general subjects which is controlled by MoEYS committee.
For Master’s Degree Program:
The applicant for Master program must have a bachelor degree in a respective discipline or related area in which he/she is interested to pursue the study from a recognized institute.
How to Apply
Build Bright University receives walk-in application from the applicant or his/her relatives/friends at any of the campuses of the university, and new students can register in the programs during the promotion time-period of the university. The prospective students must:
- Have transcript from any school/university/institution which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
- Filled-in admission form, specifying the program, faculty, major, etc. with signature and three 4×6 cm photographs.
- Submit the admission form and other required documents along with payment of requisite tuition fees.
Duration, Semesters and Credits
Associate Degree:
- Two academic years
- Four semesters
- Total 60 credits
Bachelor’s Degree:
- Four academic years
- Eight semesters
- Total 120 credits
Master’s Degree:
- Two academic years
- Four semesters
- Total 48 credits
Program Structure
1.Associate of Laws
- General education courses – 4 courses (12 credits)
- Basic major courses – 7 courses (21 credits)
- Core major courses – 8 courses (24 credits)
- Research work – research project (3 credits)
2.Associate of Public Administration
- General education courses – 5 courses (15 credits)
- Basic major courses – 7 courses (21 credits)
- Core major courses – 8 courses (24 credits)
3.Bachelor of Laws
- General education courses – 6 courses (18 credits)
- Basic major courses – 10 courses (30 credits)
- Core major courses – 22 courses (66 credits)
- Research work – Internship and research project (6 credits)
4.Bachelor of Public Administration
- General education courses – 7 courses (21 credits)
- Basic major courses – 10 courses (30 credits)
- Core major courses – 21 courses (63 credits)
- Research work – Internship and research project (6 credits)
5.Bachelor of Arts in Law
- General education courses – 8 courses (24 credits)
- Basic major courses – 10 courses (30 credits)
- Core major courses – 20 courses (60 credits)
- Research work – Internship and research project (6 credits)
6.Master of Laws
The course and research work of the program includes the following:
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- Basic major courses – 8 Courses (24 credits)
- Core major courses – 6 Courses (18 credits)
- Research Work (6 Credits)
7.Master of Public Administration
The course and research work of the program includes the following:
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- Basic major courses – 8 Courses (24 credits)
- Core major courses – 6 Courses (18 credits)
- Research Work (6 Credits)
COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH WORK PLAN
1-Associate of Laws
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 001 |
English for Law I |
03 |
LAW 002 |
English for Law II |
03 |
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LAW 003 |
Introduction to Law |
03 |
LAW 082 |
Public Law II |
03 |
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LAW 138 |
Private Law I |
03 |
LAW 139 |
Private Law II |
03 |
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LAW 081 |
Public Law I |
03 |
LAW 095 |
Administrative Law |
03 |
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CST 001 |
Computer for Office Applications |
03 |
GED 003 |
Critical Thinking |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 004 |
Civil Law I |
03 |
LAW 005 |
Civil Law II |
03 |
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LAW 010 |
Constitutional Law I |
03 |
LAW 011 |
Constitutional Law II |
03 |
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LAW 013 |
Commercial Law I |
03 |
LAW 014 |
Commercial Law II |
03 |
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LAW 142 |
Criminal Law I |
03 |
LAW 143 |
Criminal Law II |
03 |
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LAW 155 |
Professional Responsibility in Law |
03 |
LAW 193 |
Clinical Legal Placement |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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2-Associate of Public Administration
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 300 |
English for Public Administration I |
03 |
PUM 301 |
English for Public Administration II |
03 |
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LAW 081 |
Public Law I |
03 |
LAW 082 |
Public Law II |
03 |
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LAW 145 |
Administrative Law I |
03 |
LAW 146 |
Administrative Law II |
03 |
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PUM 302 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
03 |
PUM 321 |
Office Administration and Management |
03 |
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CST 001 |
Computer for Office Applications |
03 |
GED 003 |
Critical Thinking |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 351 |
Crisis Management I |
03 |
PUM 352 |
Crisis Management II |
03 |
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LAW 010 |
Constitutional Law I |
03 |
LAW 011 |
Constitutional Law II |
03 |
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LAW 197 |
Local Administrative Management Law I |
03 |
LAW 198 |
Local Administrative Management Law II |
03 |
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LAW 142 |
Criminal Law I |
03 |
LAW 143 |
Criminal Law II |
03 |
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LAW 047 |
Civil Service Law |
03 |
ECO 032 |
Public Economics |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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3-Bachelor of Laws
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 001 |
English for Law I |
03 |
LAW 002 |
English for Law II |
03 |
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LAW 003 |
Introduction to Law |
03 |
LAW 082 |
Public Law II |
03 |
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LAW 138 |
Private Law I |
03 |
LAW 139 |
Private Law II |
03 |
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LAW 081 |
Public Law I |
03 |
LAW 095 |
Administrative Law |
03 |
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CST 001 |
Computer for Office Applications |
03 |
GED 003 |
Critical Thinking |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 004 |
Civil Law I |
03 |
LAW 005 |
Civil Law II |
03 |
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LAW 010 |
Constitutional Law I |
03 |
LAW 011 |
Constitutional Law II |
03 |
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LAW 013 |
Commercial Law I |
03 |
LAW 014 |
Commercial Law II |
03 |
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LAW 142 |
Criminal Law I |
03 |
LAW 143 |
Criminal Law II |
03 |
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LAW 155 |
Professional Responsibility in Law |
03 |
LAW 193 |
Clinical Legal Placement |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 006 |
Civil Law III |
03 |
LAW 038 |
Secured Transactions Law |
03 |
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LAW 018 |
Criminal Procedure Code I |
03 |
LAW 153 |
Land Law II |
03 |
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PSY 001 |
Power of Focus |
03 |
LAW 019 |
Criminal Procedure Code II |
03 |
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LAW 152 |
Land Law I |
03 |
LAW 059 |
Company Law |
03 |
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LAW 021 |
Contract Law I |
03 |
LAW 022 |
Contract Law II |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW030 |
Public Financial Law |
03 |
LAW 028 |
Civil Procedure Code II |
03 |
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LAW 048 |
Family Patrimonial Law |
03 |
LAW 046 |
Banking Law and Insurance |
03 |
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LAW 027 |
Civil Procedure Code I |
03 |
LAW 058 |
Intellectual Property Law |
03 |
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LAW 052 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
03 |
LAW 036 |
Research Project for Law |
06 |
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RMD310 |
Research Methodology |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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4-Bachelor of Public Administration
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 300 |
English for Public Administration I |
03 |
PUM 301 |
English for Public Administration II |
03 |
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LAW 081 |
Public Law I |
03 |
LAW 082 |
Public Law II |
03 |
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LAW 145 |
Administrative Law I |
03 |
LAW 146 |
Administrative Law II |
03 |
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PUM 302 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
03 |
PUM 321 |
Office Administration and Management |
03 |
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CST 001 |
Computer for Office Applications |
03 |
GED 003 |
Critical Thinking |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 351 |
Crisis Management I |
03 |
PUM 352 |
Crisis Management II |
03 |
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LAW 010 |
Constitutional Law I |
03 |
LAW 011 |
Constitutional Law II |
03 |
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LAW 197 |
Local Administrative Management Law I |
03 |
LAW 198 |
Local Administrative Management Law II |
03 |
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LAW 142 |
Criminal Law I |
03 |
LAW 143 |
Criminal Law II |
03 |
|
LAW 047 |
Civil Service Law |
03 |
ECO 032 |
Public Economics |
03 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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|
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 306 |
State Management System I |
03 |
PUM 307 |
State Management System II |
03 |
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PUM 308 |
Public Services Management |
03 |
LAW 153 |
Land Law II |
03 |
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PUM 346 |
Project Management I |
03 |
PUM 347 |
Project Management II |
03 |
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LAW 152 |
Land Law I |
03 |
PUM 317 |
Human Resource Management in Public Administration |
03 |
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PSY 001 |
Power of Focus |
03 |
PUM 313 |
Public Sector Reform in Developing Countries |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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PUM 314 |
Public Investment I |
03 |
PUM 315 |
Public Investment II |
03 |
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PUM 363 |
Public Administration Workshop |
03 |
PUM 357 |
Non-Profit Organizations and Public Policy |
03 |
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FIN 900 |
Public Finance and Budgeting I |
03 |
FIN 901 |
Public Finance and Budgeting II |
03 |
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PUM 356 |
Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation |
03 |
PUM 320 |
Research Project for Public Administration |
06 |
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RMD 310 |
Research Methodology |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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5-Bachelor of Arts in Law
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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GED 001 |
Art of Living |
03 |
LAW 001 |
English for Law I |
03 |
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CST 001 |
Computer for Office Applications |
03 |
LAW 003 |
Introduction to Law |
03 |
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ENG 003 |
Core English I |
03 |
LAW 195 |
Private Law |
03 |
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GED 003 |
Critical Thinking |
03 |
LAW 196 |
Public Law |
03 |
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ECO 035 |
Introduction to Economics |
03 |
LAW 095 |
Administrative Law |
03 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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|
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 002 |
English for Law II |
03 |
LAW 004 |
Civil Law I |
03 |
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LAW 015 |
International Law |
03 |
LAW 011 |
Constitutional Law II |
03 |
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LAW 142 |
Criminal Law I |
03 |
LAW 143 |
Criminal Law II |
03 |
|
LAW 010 |
Constitutional Law I |
03 |
LAW 056 |
Commercial Law |
03 |
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LAW 155 |
Professional Responsibility in Law |
03 |
LAW 049 |
Private International Law |
03 |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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|
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 005 |
Civil Law II |
03 |
LAW 006 |
Civil Law III |
03 |
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LAW 057 |
Labor Law |
03 |
LAW 019 |
Criminal Procedure Code II |
03 |
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LAW 018 |
Criminal Procedure Code I |
03 |
LAW 194 |
Land Law |
03 |
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LAW 060 |
Contract Law |
03 |
LAW 059 |
Company Law |
03 |
|
LAW 199 |
Public International Law |
03 |
LAW 200 |
Criminal Justice |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Code |
Course |
Credit |
Code |
Course |
Credit |
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LAW 027 |
Civil Procedure Code I |
03 |
LAW 028 |
Civil Procedure Code II |
03 |
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LAW 048 |
Family Patrimonial Law |
03 |
LAW 035 |
Political and Legal Systems of ASEAN Countries |
03 |
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LAW 030 |
Public Financial Law |
03 |
LAW 034 |
Administrative Procedure |
03 |
|
LAW 058 |
Intellectual Property Law |
03 |
LAW 036 |
Research Project for Law |
06 |
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MRD 310 |
Research Methodology |
03 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
15 |
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6-Master of Laws
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FIRST YEAR First Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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LAW 304 |
Advanced Civil Law |
3 |
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LAW 309 |
Advanced Criminal Law |
3 |
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LAW 308 |
Advanced Constitutional Law |
3 |
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RMD 310 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
|
|
Total Cumulative Credits |
12 |
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FIRST YEAR Second Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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LAW 305 |
Advanced Civil Procedure |
3 |
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LAW 310 |
Advanced Criminal Procedure |
3 |
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LAW 301 |
Advanced Administrative Law |
3 |
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LAW 306 |
Advanced Commercial Law |
3 |
|
|
Total Cumulative Credits |
24 |
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SECOND YEAR First Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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LAW 326 |
International Intellectual Property Law |
3 |
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LAW 327 |
Public International Law |
3 |
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LAW 312 |
Advanced Taxation Law |
3 |
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LAW 314 |
Contract Law and Drafting |
3 |
|
|
Total Cumulative Credits |
36 |
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SECOND YEAR Second Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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LAW 322 |
Advanced Labor Law |
3 |
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LAW 328 |
Advanced Corporate Transactions |
3 |
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LAW 329 |
Research Project for Law |
6 |
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|
Total Cumulative Credits |
48 |
7.Master of Public Administration
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FIRST YEAR First Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPA 401 |
Managing Public Services |
3 |
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LAW 308 |
Advanced Constitutional Law |
3 |
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LAW 301 |
Advanced Administrative Law |
3 |
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RMD 310 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
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|
Total Cumulative Credits |
12 |
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FIRST YEAR Second Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPA 402 |
Advanced Public Management |
3 |
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MPA 403 |
Contemporary Issues in Government |
3 |
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MPA 404 |
Characteristics of Multilevel Governance |
3 |
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MPA 405 |
Non-Profit Organization Management |
3 |
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Total Cumulative Credits |
24 |
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SECOND YEAR First Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPA 413 |
Public Relations Management |
3 |
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MPA 407 |
Public Financial Management |
3 |
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MPA 408 |
Modern Management in Local Government |
3 |
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MPA 409 |
Ethics for Public Officials |
3 |
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Total Cumulative Credits |
36 |
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SECOND YEAR Second Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPA 410 |
Strategic Management in Public Organization |
3 |
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MPA 411 |
Leadership in Public Sector |
3 |
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MPA 412 |
Research Project for Public Administration |
6 |
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Total Cumulative Credits |
48 |
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Mr. Meas Renrith Senior Dean Tel: 012 651 826/098 651 826 |
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Mr. Te Portor Dean Tel: 011 222 669 |
Contact Us
To discuss further about the Associate, Bachelor and Master programs, please contact:
Build Bright University, Building D, Samdech Sothearos Boulevard, Sangkat Tonle Basac, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Postal Code: 12301
H/P: 855-12 682 777, 015 682 777
Tel: 855-23 987 700
E-mail: info@bbu.edu.kh
Website: https://bbu.edu.kh
