Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Business Economics and Business Law (cand.merc.(jur.)) at Aarhus University is a combination of business economics and business law, focusing on Danish companies' activities in domestic and international markets and the national and international regulations governing them.

Introduction

The program integrates law and economics in solving business-related problems, enabling students to navigate between different legal areas, legal orders, and legal cultures. Students learn to communicate legal arguments and solutions, preparing them for careers in various business sectors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can focus on different career paths within many types of companies, including the financial sector, export companies, consulting firms, ministries, institutions, and organizations dealing with EU affairs. Specialization is also possible in functions that transcend different types of companies, such as company lawyer, director's secretary, buyer, tax advisor, or personnel manager.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet specific requirements, including:

• Retskra​v (direct admission from a relevant Bachelor's program)
• A Bachelor's degree that gives direct admission
• Another degree that can give admission, provided it meets specific ECTS requirements in business economics and business law

Admission Restrictions

There are no admission restrictions for this program, meaning all qualified applicants will be offered a study place.

Language Requirements

Students must document Danish qualifications equivalent to Danish A-level (Dansk A) when applying for a Danish-language Master's program at Aarhus University.

Program Structure

The program is a combination of business economics and business law, with a focus on:

• Business economics foundation subjects
• Business law foundation subjects
• Specialization subjects
• Elective subjects
• Master's thesis

Business Economics Foundation Subjects

• Corporate Finance
• Internationalisation of the Firm
• Organisational Theory

Business Law Foundation Subjects

• Advanced Property Law
• Company Structures
• Law and Economics
• International Tax Law
• EU Competition Law and Public Procurement Law

Specialization Subjects

Students choose one of the following business economics profiles:

• Corporate Finance
• Internationalisation of the Firm
• Organisational Theory

Elective Subjects

Students can choose from a range of elective subjects to specialize further.

Master's Thesis

The Master's thesis is a combination of business economics and business law, demonstrating the student's ability to analyze and solve complex business problems.

Study Life

A typical week on the program includes a mix of lectures, group work, and self-study, with opportunities for internationalization through exchange programs or internships.

Career Guidance

The university offers career guidance and support to help students achieve their career goals.

Contact

For more information about the program, please contact the study guidance office.