How is the course structured?

The standard period of study for the Master's degree course in Business Law is three semesters. In the "Law with international connections" section, students first acquire basic knowledge in the most important fields of European and international business law. Building on this, the content is intensified in the specialization modules. In the economics section of the course, students can choose from a wide range of courses from the fields of business administration and economics to suit their own interests. There are also modules in accounting, taxation and legal economics, including public choice. Through elective and exchange options, students can choose one or more specializations in the areas of

• European and international environmental law,
• European and international labor and social law,
• European and international corporate law and
• European and international law of the digital society.

This specialization ensures that graduates are highly attractive on the job market. The final module consists of the Master's thesis and the associated colloquium. The content of the modules is taught in lectures and seminars in German and English. Examinations include written examinations, oral examinations, presentations and assignments.

• Structure at the start of studies from WS 11/12:
  • Scheme of the study structure (PO 2011)
• Structure at the start of studies from WS 18/19:
  • Scheme of the course structure (PO 2018)