Overview

Key Features

The LL.M. Master’s degree programme Business Law in an International Context from Berlin School of Economics and Law combines an academic approach to questions of Business Law with a close understanding of its practical context and the soft skills required for working in an international commercial environment. We are currently planning joint degree courses with Swiss and Dutch universities.

Students will build on a foundation of Business Law, extending their understanding of the transnational legal context and company decision-making practice.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Legal or Business Law discipline; admission will also be granted to those having completed the first German State Examination in Law or an equivalent.

Professional field

Graduates of the course can draw on comprehensive knowledge and expertise in International Company Law and a range of communication skills. They often work in Management Consultancies, in the legal or HR departments of companies, legal companies, receivers, lobby groups or in the social economy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Management and Governance

International Contract Law and Contract Design

Corporate Employment Law

Corporate Transactions

Restructuring and Risk Management

Contract Design in Labour Law

European Competition and Intellectual Property

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

67

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Business Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 13 other Masters in International Law in Germany

Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

67

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate law degree (Bachelor or German Diploma degree) with at least 210 credit points (applicants with 180 credits will be required to obtain the additional 30 credits) or the first State Examination in Law or a comparable qualification
Evidence on having completed undergraduate courses in BGB, Law of Obligation, Property Law, Labor Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law (or equivalent topics)
If you have studied in the higher education system a minimum of two semesters entirely in English, this can be accepted as equivalent (please provide proof); you do not need to provide further English certificates if you hold a GMAT
Non-native German speakers or those who haven't completed a German-language degree program must demonstrate proficiency as per HWR Berlin's language skill requirements.
Curriculum vitae and letter of motivation (both in English)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.

The state of Berlin currently does not charge any tuition fees for studying on Bachelor’s or consecutive Master's degree programmes.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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