Overview

It has been designed for graduates with a degree in law or with a sufficient background in law, who wish to specialize in business law while taking a comparative perspective.

The Comparative Business Law from University of Mannheim is a high-level demanding postgraduate program in the fields of European and International business law. Students enrolled in this program will acquire specific knowledge of the legal framework of the European Union as well as the actors in international trade law.

The focus will be on European business law in your first semester and on international business law in your second semester. Additionally, you will have to write a master’s thesis.

The program offers a you a broad range of courses that are taught by law professors from the University of Mannheim, as well as by lawyers, judges, and managers. In addition, you can take part in field trips and visit the European Court of Justice, the World Trade Organization, or the European Parliament, for example.

Career opportunities

Thanks to their expert knowledge in comparative and business law, their language skills, and their international experience, our graduates have a profound foundation for a career at international law firms and companies.

Previous students have, for example, found a job as Global Category Manager at HeidelbergCement, as Junior Lawyer at Kuwait Airways, in the Legal Global Corporate Banking Department of Santander Bank, or as Transaction Support Lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Apart from that, graduates can also pursue a doctorate and aim for a career in academia.

Programme Structure

The M.C.B.L. program offers a unique combination of traditional comparative law studies (legal methodology, legal traditions, and the common/civil law divide) with studies in business law (e.g., competition law, contract law, company law, and tax law), providing our students with a competitive edge on the labor market.

They are particularly sought-after as strategic decision-makers in both the public and the private sector.

During the program, students will explore in detail how to apply the law to real-world cases. Among other things, they will have the opportunity to attend trials at the European Court of Justice and classes held by practicing lawyers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Business Law View 13 other Masters in International Law in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

The following requirements must be met:

The bachelor's degree must correspond to at least 240 ECTS credits or have a standard period of study of at least eight semesters/four years. In exceptional cases, the admissions committee may allow relevant work experience to be counted towards the required ECTS credits.
A degree in a different field is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee and if students have obtained at least 20 ECTS credits in law subjects.
The admissions committee may waive the requirement of proof of law contents for applicants with a first degree recognized as equivalent if applicants can prove their qualification for the Master of Comparative Business Law – M.C.B.L. by different means.
A letter of motivation in English must be submitted along with the application.

Tuition Fee

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International

8500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8500 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8500 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Mannheim

800 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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