Business Law

Overview

Programme overview

The Master's specialisation in Business Law focuses on the impact of EU legislation on business entities, and the position of Europe and European companies in both internal and external markets.

This programme is closely connected with the Radboud Business Law Institute, combining research and academic excellence with the practical expertise of major companies and law firms. The institute is accredited by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Radboud also has a world-wide network and partnerships with more than fifty universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

What will you learn?

• Gain an understanding of topics such as comparative and company law, corporate restructuring, corporate mobility, takeover regulations

• Learn to analyse both primary and secondary EU legislation

• Learn about the interactions between European and national law on business

• Gain real world experience designing and conducting research

Career prospects

Graduates of Business Law can expect a wide variety of employment prospects. The vast knowledge of EU businesses and the European decision-process makes that graduates of this specialisation are well equipped for a job in law, lobbying or consulting firms anywhere in the world. 

You could also work for financial institutions, multinationals and listed companies as well as for governmental institutions and NGOs. Graduates can also strive for one of the few law positions within the European Commission as this Master’s will definitely gain a sound basis needed to acquire the necessary professional competences.