Law

Profile of the Programme

Aims and objectives of the program are to:

provide students the opportunity for specialization in two particular fields of legal science, (a) European Business Law and (b) Human Rights and Social Justice, both at a theoretical and at a practical level. It provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor in Law or of some other relevant Bachelor (Political Science, European Politics, IR, Economics etc.) Ιt mainly, but not exclusively, addresses itself to individuals who work or intend to do so in fields relevant to legal science (lawyers, judges, legal consultants or in general employees of companies and of other private sector entities or organizations, members of the public service or of some other public or semi-public agency or organization, members of non-governmental organizations, diplomats etc.)

It is expected that the program will provide its graduates with additional qualifications and that it will enhance their cognitive as well as their managerial capacities when dealing with issues relevant to Law; this will help them enrich their career opportunities. Graduates of the program also have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a PhD level.

The program particularly highlights special legal issues that are of great theoretical and practical importance, encouraging a comparative approach to legal science, within the contemporary European context. Provisions of national law are being taken in close co-examination with European law, with the aim of confronting contemporary problems and challenges in a theoretically informed, while practically efficient, way.

The main academic aims of the program are:

(a) the deepening of knowledge in specialized fields of legal science with theoretical and practical importance, as well as (b) the broadening of the understanding of legal science and of its implementation in a comparative European and International context. The program explores the function of national law and its interrelation with European and International Law. The methods of interpretation and of the application of law are analyzed in a practical context, while emphasis is given both to the theoretical parameters and practical implementation, with an overall view to enhancing the capacity of students to confront current challenges and problems, especially those they may be encountered in the European and International environment, either in the field of commerce and entrepreneurship, or in the field of human rights and social justice.

Students are given the opportunity to engage in academic research and the application of legal practices and models, gaining well-founded specialization in legal fields of particular importance.

It is noted that the Law School has been offering with great success a conventional classroom-based LLM in Law with specialization in the aforementioned fields (a. European Business Law and b. Human Rights and Social Justice) since 2013.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

– Develop knowledge of basic concepts, principles, notions, theories and models and apply them in special contexts within the cognitive field of legal science.
– Develop specific theoretical schemes and models, related to the content and to the particular objects of the cognitive field.
– Combine theoretical and empirical knowledge, so as to be able to tackle simple or complex issues that arise in professional areas of interest.
– Analyze and evaluate issues, problems and proposals in specific areas of law (normative and empirical approach).
– Evaluate procedures that aim at confronting problems in the field of legal science.
– Identify priority issues, which deserve analysis and evaluation at national, European or international level.
– Develop their own specific theories on which to base interdisciplinary and methodological approaches to specific issues and problems.
– Conduct independent research and combine the methodological and cognitive tools of legal science in an interdisciplinary manner, in order to deliver innovative approaches and proposals.
– Implement necessary analytical and communication skills required in order to engage in professional fields of interest, either on a national or international level.
– Develop managerial skills in accordance with the requirements of the legal profession.
– Utilize the necessary supplies and the associated culture in the pursuit of continuous improvement of their individual skills and competencies after the completion of their studies.

Drug Regulatory Affairs

The program is an international master’s program on the regulation of medicinal products, biological and biotechnological products as well as on the regulation of other health care products i.e medical devices and herbal medicinal products.

The programme targets individuals involved in the regulatory and legislative areas of the pharmaceutical industry, as well as employees in healthcare and biotech companies or in regulatory bodies. Candidates will gain a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the procedures related to the application, registration and approval of drugs and biological and biotechnological products that will qualify them to specialize in the entire process of drug registration from the initial stages of discovery to final approval and to the post-marketing surveillance. Programme participants will thus be qualified to advise and involve professional groups in the development process surrounding the regulatory and statutory requirements governing drug registration, potentially shortening the length of time it takes for companies to obtain a marketing approval and managing the drug on the international market. Also, the programme offers the opportunity for continuing professional development of persons already employed in this field at the junior level.

The objectives of the programme are to get a thorough understanding of the many aspects of the regulatory process and be able to apply regulations correctly and effectively. In order to achieve these objectives, topics that will be taught include:

  • The principles of drug discovery and drug development
  • EU regulation and legislation
  • EU regulatory procedures
  • Marketing authorization applications
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Pharmaceutical quality
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Non-clinical development
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Clinical development
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs aspects of Quality management
  • The future directions in global pharmaceutical and health economics and their implications for product development and evaluation
  • The documentation and data requirements for submission to regulatory authorities covering the diverse stages of the product development process.
  • Implementation and evaluation of improvements in performance drawing on innovative or best practice
  • Regulatory, project management and business planning strategies of relevance to the approval process of regulated products
  • Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance and Role of Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Regulatory Affairs οf herbal medicinal products and medical devices
  • The legal directives and ethical considerations for development, commercialisation and marketing of products for clinical use.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the requirements for obtaining Marketing Authorization for medicinal products and medical devices in the EU, US and Emerging Markets.
  • Independently initiate and carry out proper actions between regulatory authorities and the marketing application authorization applicant/holder.
  • Critically examine and evaluate scientific data and conclusions intended for regulatory review.
  • Appraise the regulatory documentation and systems.
  • Adapt to changing guidelines and regulatory systems.
  • Interpret and critically analyze complex regulatory requirements, legal and ethical obligations and construct and communicate regulatory strategy to colleagues.
  • Operate as an effective team member or leader in interdisciplinary teams or multi-agency teams.
  • Critically appraise of research/evidence in the field of pre-clinical and clinical development planning and submission.
  • Design and conduct of regulatory training sessions for leaders and employees.
  • Appraise the process of evaluating risks and assess the risk/benefit ratio.
  • Analyze Type I and Type II variations.
  • Analyze the concept of pharmacoepidemiology and how it affects drug approval and postmarketing activities.
  • Summarize the basic drug design & development process.
  • Critically examine the concept of signaling in Pharmacovigilance.
  • Critically evaluate regulations in several countries/regions.

Digital Currency

Profile of the Programme

The MSc in Digital Currency is designed to help financial services and business professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and public administrators better understand the technical underpinnings of digital currency, how it will likely interact with existing monetary and financial systems, and what opportunities exist for innovation in digital currency systems.

The programme seeks to fill an important gap that exists today between the supply of and demand for academic knowledge in the area of digital currency. More specifically, while the interest in digital currencies has skyrocketed in the past few years, academic institutions have been slow to implement academic programs that cover the need for educating specialists in the area, addressing it in its entirety (technical and financial aspects alike).

The programme fills this gap and positions the University of Nicosia at the forefront of academia in this area on a global scale.

The degree is offered online to students worldwide and the first course in the degree pathway, “DFIN-511: Introduction to Digital Currencies”, is available for free as an open enrollment MOOC course to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of digital currency.

Programme Fees

The first class in the degree pathway, Introduction to Digital Currency, is available for free as an open enrollment, MOOC-like course, to anyone interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of digital currency.

The remaining 8 courses are offered at €1,620 per course, bringing the total tuition fees for the programme to €12,960.

Target Audience

  • Businesspeople / entrepreneurs
  • Financial industry professionals – bankers, lawyers, accountants, auditors
  • Development professionals: Social workers, NGOs, non-profits, development experts
  • Regulatory officials/policy makers
  • Computer scientists who aspire to managerial roles

Career Prospects

This field offers very good career opportunities. Digital currencies is a field which is growing steadily around the world, and interest in such currencies is anticipated to continue strong. Thus, the global employment outlook is promising.

Access to Further Studies

The graduate program provides the foundation for admission to a Doctoral degree.

Criminology

Profile of the Programme

The programme has been designed for graduates who wish to expand their knowledge of criminology, for persons with professional responsibilities in policing, probation and prison who wish to enhance their knowledge and further their practitioner experience, and for those who wish to follow criminal justice careers. The multidisciplinary nature of the programme offers its students the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding on a variety of themes related to disciplines directly associated with criminology, such as psychology and law. The programme’s faculty are actively involved as practitioners nationally and internationally in policy-making bodies and in the application of criminological science, hence building successfully a bridge between theory and practice. It aims to attract professionals from state institutions and transform itself into a vehicle for contributing to and impacting on society and on policymaking.

Career Prospects

The programme provides opportunities for those who wish to work or are already working in relevant areas such as:

  • Law enforcement agencies (police officers or civilian staff)
  • Criminal Intelligence Units (as analysts)
  • Probation and parole services
  • Correctional settings
  • Social services – Victim Care Services
  • Research and analysis for the government or private consulting firms, such as crime analysis and crime prevention programmes
  • Non-Government Organizations active in relevant fields
  • Academia

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

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