Professional Master's Degree · AESM Chișinău
Rigorous, English-language graduate training at the intersection of global commerce, legal frameworks, and economic diplomacy — designed for professionals who shape international markets and navigate cross-border legal systems.
Programme at a Glance
Gain a solid foundation in both international business strategy and commercial law — a combination recognised under both ISCED 7 Economic Sciences and Law qualification frameworks, giving you a competitive edge unavailable in single-field programmes.
Study in Moldova — a country at the crossroads of EU integration and Eastern economic networks — and understand the dynamics of global trade, investment, and regulation from a uniquely positioned vantage point.
The curriculum was co-developed with national and international employers through round-table consultations. Both master's internships — totalling 540 hours — place you in real professional and research environments before graduation.
All coursework, examinations, and the master's thesis are conducted entirely in English. The programme is open to international students and aligned with European Higher Education Area standards.
Graduates gain direct access to PhD programmes (ISCED Level 8) in World Economy, International Economic Relations, Business Law, and International & Private European Law.
Whether your goal is to become a global business leader, legal advisor, or policy expert, the IBL programme provides the tools and knowledge to succeed in a complex international environment.
— Programme Mission StatementA carefully sequenced curriculum building from foundational principles to advanced specialisation, culminating in a 24-credit Master's Thesis defended in May–June.
Two academic years across four semesters, with two embedded internships and a final thesis defence.
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Oct – Feb · 17 weeks
Dec – Jan
Feb – Jun · 10 weeks
7 weeks · 360 hours
Jun – Aug
Sep – Nov · 13 weeks
4 weeks · 180 hours
Feb – Apr · 17 weeks
May – June
A dual portfolio of economic and legal competences aligned with NQF Level 7 — equipping you for senior roles in any international context.
Interpret and apply international trade law, corporate governance law, investment law, and EU institutional law to real business and legal situations across jurisdictions.
Analyse macro and microeconomic indicators, forecast market evolution, and develop competitive strategies for entities operating in international markets.
Evaluate multinational finance structures, global capital flows, foreign direct investment regimes, and international taxation and fiscal frameworks.
Conduct business and legal negotiations, manage commercial arbitration processes, and represent interests before international institutions, courts, and organisations.
Develop circular business models, implement sustainable management systems, and apply international corporate governance standards and ESG principles.
Conduct scientific economic research and provide expert advisory at micro, macro, and mondo-economic levels to improve organisational management and policy.
Graduates are prepared for decision-making positions across private sector organisations, public institutions, and international bodies — with competences sought at every level of the international economy.
Continued education is supported through direct PhD pathways in World Economy, International Economic Relations, and Business Law.
Download the full accredited study plan and teaching staff annex as approved by the AESM Senate and registered with ANACEC.
Applications are open to holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification recognised by competent Moldovan authorities.
Bachelor's diploma, transcript, passport/ID, and any additional materials as required by AESM admissions.
Complete the online application form and upload all required documentation to the AESM portal.
The admissions committee evaluates your academic background against programme entry requirements.
Complete enrolment formalities and join the IBL cohort in October.