AimU: Your Path to a Master's Degree in International Business Law
AimU offers an affordable and efficient way to earn a Master's degree at top US, UK, and Canadian universities. The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law serves as a postgraduate qualification, accredited by OfQual, a department of the UK government, and awarded by OTHM.

Understanding the Level 7 Diploma
The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits), and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.
Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) are the same level as master's degrees. However, they are shorter (120 Credits), and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) to achieve the full master's degree.
Advancing to a Master's Degree
To top-up the degree you'll advance directly to university in the UK or overseas. For the master's degree, there are established agreements with several UK and overseas universities that will confirm the entry point into their master's top-up degree programs.
In addition, accredited credentialing agencies like the UCJ in Jamaica and WES in the US and Canada can confirm the entry point into the master’s degree.
Program Structure and Duration
Level 7 is covered in 12 Months. The fast track program is 8 months. Credits from this program will guarantee advance placement for the master’s degree top-up.
There are 6 modules valuing 120 credits.
Course Outline
The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law comprises six modules, each contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the field:
- International Trade Law (20 credits)
- Commercial Trust Law (20 credits)
- Industrial and Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)
- Law and Financial Crimes (20 credits)
- Company Law (20 credits)
- Legal Research Methods (20 credits)

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Start Dates
Classes will start in January, February, May, June, September and October of each year.
Delivery and Assessment Methods
The level 7 qualifications are delivered distance learning using video tutorials, reading assignments, online forums and conversations, practice papers, and web based activities. All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by the awarding body.
The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Assessment Types
The assessments on this program are assignment-based, and are not timetabled examinations.
Key Program Features
In keeping with AIM’s AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, this pioneering program adopts a multidisciplinary approach, acknowledging the nexus of law, management, and finance.
Here's a table summarizing the key aspects of the AimU Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | OfQual (UK Government) |
| Awarding Body | OTHM |
| Level | RQF Level 7 (Equivalent to Master's Degree) |
| Duration | 12 Months (Fast Track: 8 Months) |
| Credits | 120 Credits (Plus 60 Credits Dissertation for Full Master's) |
| Delivery Method | Distance Learning |
| Assessment | Assignment-Based |
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