Program Overview

International Business Law (Postgraduate studies)

Study Content

The two-semester postgraduate programme serves to supplement the basic legal education by acquiring special knowledge in a specialised field. The academic training takes place in the main areas of banking, corporate, tax, and labour law, such as intellectual property law. In the course of their studies, students deepen their understanding of German, European, and international business law as well as acquire language and cultural skills.

Career Prospects

• Field of mediation
  • Fields of employment in tax consultancy and auditing firms
  • Consulting

About the Degree Programme

• Degree programme: International Business Law (Postgraduate studies)
• Official Designation: Recht der Internationalen Wirtschaft (Aufbaustudiengang)
• Degree: Magister legum (LL.M.)
• Study mode: Full-time
• Language of instruction: German
• Start of studies: Winter semester, summer semester
• Standard study duration: 2 semesters
• Admission type: Open admission

Admission Requirements

• Minimum German language skills: C1
• Minimum foreign language skills: Advanced knowledge of a foreign language (see exam regulations for details)
• Admission requirements according to § 4 of the exam regulations in the current consolidated edition

Application Deadlines

• Application deadline for the summer semester: 15 January
• Application deadline for the winter semester: 15 July

Further Information

Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period.