Bachelor´s of Business Law -Taxes and finance

In today's business world, economic and legal issues are usually closely linked. This results in a high demand for specialists and managers in companies and administrations who, as ‘all-rounders’ with knowledge of legal requirements, can avoid problems, resolve conflicts and organise economic activities in a legally secure manner.
As a business lawyer, you will fulfil precisely these requirements, as our interdisciplinary course combines legal and economic content and thus qualifies you for a wide range of professional tasks, especially in the field of tax and finance. The 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 in the field of tax and finance. 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 the field of taxation and finance.

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

You will complete a practical phase in order to apply your knowledge and skills in practice.

Final thesis

Bachelor's thesis and final colloquium.

From the 4th semester onwards, you will focus on the financial sphere of companies and the in-depth and supplementary compulsory electives.

Special feature: ‘DATEV Führerschein’ offer

Good business lawyers specialising in tax and finance are in demand on the job market!

Practical orientation
The practical orientation of the degree programme at the Westfälische Hochschule 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 work on 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
Tax consultancy/auditing, insolvency administration, finance and accounting, controlling, banking sector.

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