Bachelor´s of Business Law

In today's business world, economic and legal issues are usually closely linked. This results in a high demand for employees and managers in companies and administrations who, as ‘all-rounders’ with knowledge of legal requirements, can avoid problems, resolve conflicts and organise economic events in a legally secure manner.
As a business lawyer, you will fulfil precisely these requirements, as our interdisciplinary training combines legal and economic content and thus qualifies you for a wide range of professional tasks. The Business Law degree programme thus provides you with an independent profile and unique selling point compared to traditional law or business studies.

The programme offers you an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented degree with a wide range of career prospects. You will study under excellent conditions on a modern campus and benefit from our many years of experience in an independent department.
Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (8 semesters), co-operative (8 semesters)

Knowledge. What counts in practice.
During your studies, you will gain your first practical professional experience and have the opportunity to specialise professionally by choosing individual areas of specialisation. You will acquire the interdisciplinary skills to analyse and solve complex business problems.

1st - 3rd semester: Basic training

In the first three semesters, students receive a broad education in the basic legal and economic subject areas, languages and methodological skills

4th semester onwards: Specialisation

Option to specialise in one of the profile fields related to the profession

6th semester (full-time) 7th semester (part-time): Practical phase

You complete an in-company practical phase to apply your knowledge and skills in practice.

Final thesis

Bachelor's thesis and final colloquium.

In the profile fields, you set your study specialisations in specialisation modules

‘Corporate law and management’ specialisation

The ‘Corporate Law and Management’ specialisation offers business law students practical training in the areas of company foundation, management and development. It is aimed at students who wish to acquire a broad understanding of the links between law and business and master entrepreneurial challenges.

The focus is on

Interdisciplinary skills in law and economics, particularly in the areas of company law, capital markets, strategic planning and property rights.

Decision-making skills in order to be able to comprehensively assess the choice of legal form, financing instruments and strategies in relation to risks and incentives.

Diverse career prospects for working in legal, strategy and consulting departments as well as for starting your own business.

The profile field is also aimed at students who aspire to management positions or want to work in the non-profit sector.

Special feature: Data protection officer certificate
 

‘Sustainability’ specialisation

The ‘Law and Sustainability’ specialisation provides students with in-depth knowledge at the interface of business law and sustainability. It is aimed at all those who wish to prepare for new professional fields in the area of sustainable corporate management - whether in companies or in consulting.

The programme focuses on:

Interdisciplinary modules on environmental, energy and commercial law as well as current topics such as CSR, global supply chains and sustainability controlling.

Practical applications such as the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act and international sustainability standards, which prepare students for the growing demands on companies.

Attractive career prospects in a dynamically growing industry, from sustainability officers to specialised consultants for ESG and sustainability strategies.

The profile field is tailored to legal and social developments and offers a combination of theory, interdisciplinary approaches and practice that is rarely so comprehensively represented at universities.
 

Profile field ‘Corporate Compliance’

The ‘Corporate Compliance’ specialisation offers students a comprehensive education in the economic and legal foundations of compliance. It prepares them to analyse and evaluate complex corporate issues from both an economic and legal perspective.

The focal points are:

An interdisciplinary approach that combines legal areas such as antitrust, money laundering and data protection law with business management topics, creating a sound basis for implementing and monitoring compliance systems.

Management systems in corporate governance, from risk management and internal control to auditing standards such as IDW PS 980 and ISO standard 37301.

Practical relevance through current legal developments such as the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act, which further increase the importance of compliance in companies.

Graduates will find attractive career opportunities in the compliance and auditing departments of companies or at auditing firms specialising in compliance consulting and auditing.

Speciality: ‘Compliance Officer’ certificate course

Good commercial lawyers are in demand on the labour market!

Practical orientation
The practical orientation of the degree programme and the close cooperation with the local economy make it possible to establish important contacts for later professional life during your studies

Bachelor's thesis & entry
The experience gained during the practical phase and the handling of specific business law issues as part of the Bachelor's thesis facilitate the subsequent entry into professional life

Industries & employers
Companies, associations, public administration; self-employment possible

Typical fields of activity
Corporate law and management, sustainability, corporate compliance

Take a look at what graduates with our degrees do in and with their professional lives.