Law

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Tags: micro-credential, law, technology

Description

In a world where big data is central to innovation, knowledge of data protection, legal, ethical and social issues surrounding the use of AI and the emerging biotech sector (The Augmented Human) is crucial. This programme will help you develop into the 'Lawyer 2.0' that the modern world demands.

After your studies

Students with a background in law and technology will have an advantage in a range of crucial sectors. Beyond legal practice and academic research, this micro-credential as a Law and Technology specialisation will pave the way to key professions such as data protection officer in fields ranging from multinational cooperation to hospitals and schools.

Courses

Privacy and data protection (6 ECTS, 1st semester)
The augmented human – health, technology and the law (6 ECTS, 2nd semester)
Legal, Ethical and Social issues of Artificial Intelligence (6 ECTS, 1st semester)

After your studies

Students with a background in law and technology will have an advantage in a range of crucial sectors. Beyond legal practice and academic research, this micro-credential as a Law and Technology specialisation will pave the way to key professions such as data protection officer in fields ranging from multinational cooperation to hospitals and schools.

Admission requirements

To start this micro-credential you need
  • English level B2
Maximum number of participants

There is no limit on the number of participants allowed to enrol.

1 academic year

Two courses take place in the 1st semester. The third course takes place in the 2nd semester.

18 ECTS

One ECTS-credit equates to roughly 25 to 30 hours of study, from lessons to completing a project or studying independently.

Campus Etterbeek

Courses are organised on the VUB Main Campus located in Etterbeek.

Day or evening courses

You can take this micro-credential in day or evening courses.

Two courses take place in the 1st semester. The third course takes place in the 2nd semester.

Each of the three courses consists of 6 credits

Courses are organised on the VUB Main Campus located in Etterbeek

Any questions?

microcredentials@vub.be

More info on the VUB website

Type:
Short- and long-term programmes, Micro-credentials
Area of interest:
Law, AI and Data Science
Language:
EN
Academic year:
2024 - 2025
Starting date:
23.09.2024
Contact person:
faculteit.rechten@vub.be
Location

VUB Main Campus Etterbeek
Pleinlaan, 2
1050 Elsene

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