Master of Laws in Land Administration and Management (LL.M LAM)

Master of Laws in Land Administration and management (LL.M LAM). It cannot be overemphasised that land is considered to be the cornerstone of human life and the basis of social and economic development of all societies. A well organized and structured land administration, and in particular its land information system protected by strong and reliable legal regime is the key instrument for both rural and urban development. Land law is also a tool for conflict management. Land administration offers security of tenure to all, land law and administration help to implement land reforms, good land law and administration reduce poverty as it permits, levy and taxes on land for economic growth. Good land utilization, management and administration within the ambit of the laws guarantee food security, preserve the environment and nature conservation. Poor land administration practices have been the cause of land disputes to the extent of polarizing the communities: leading to bitter confrontations and power struggles among all affected stakeholder groups. Master of Laws in Land Administration and Management degree has fundamental courses that are taught in order to enable learners to professionally respond to varieties of shortcomings in land administration and management. The Master of Laws in Land Administration and Management (LL.M LAM) programme is designed to produce graduates who are skilful, broadly conversant with land law and other land related issues that pose challenges in land administration in the 21st century.

Programme Summary

Course Name: Master of Laws in Land Administration and Management.
Course Initial: LL.M-LAM
Course Duration: 18 Months
Total number of Units: 18 Units which is Equivalent to 180 Credits
Mode of Delivery
Evening Learning/classes;
Intensive lectures and seminars through face to face and Online distance learning/zoom lectures;
E-learning through Moodle platform