Banking and Capital Markets Law, Master of Laws

These are the requirements for the Master's in Banking and Capital Markets Law

With your Master's in Banking and Capital Markets Law, you can work as a specialist or manager in a business auditing firm, a legal department in finance or banking, or a public administration or advocacy organization.

A first degree in business law or business administration (with at least 30 ECTS in law)  from a state-recognized or state university is required, such as a bachelor's or master's degree. The grade of your degree should be at least "satisfactory."

In addition, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of relevant work experience acquired after your first degree.

Depending on the scope of your first degree, the following is required:

• If your first degree is 240 ECTS, you can be enrolled in the Master's program immediately.
• If your first degree is 210 ECTS and you can demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience, you can be immediately enrolled in the Master's program in Banking and Capital Markets Law.
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you take courses totaling at least 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of work experience. Alternatively, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of qualified work experience.

Alternatively, you can also be admitted with a completed first state examination according to \u00a7 5 DRiG (state examination).

Furthermore, you can have prior credits recognized to shorten your study time in distance learning and save on tuition fees. Credits can be recognized, for example, for achievements in previous Master's programs. The university can also recognize extensive work experience in the field of banking and capital markets law. It is best to submit your recognition request along with your application.

These are the study contents in the online course Banking and Capital Markets Law

This master's program at IU includes approximately 8 modules that you will take and complete over a period of 2 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will earn 60 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course schedule for full-time study in Banking and Capital Markets Law looks as follows:

• Semester 1: Legal framework for companies in digital transformation, Design of complex economic contracts, Banking law and credit contract law, Seminar: Capital investment law, Capital market regulatory compliance, Research methodology
• Semester 2: Seminar: Legal framework for management decisions, Elective module A, Master's thesis

For specialization, you can choose from these exciting modules: Corporate finance law, Insolvency law, Stabilization and restructuring, Corporate regulation.

How flexible is the standard study time in distance learning Banking and Capital Markets Law

At IU International University, in the part-time distance learning program, you can choose from 3 study models:

• In full-time study, the standard study time is 2 semesters. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Full-time study in Banking and Capital Markets Law is particularly suitable for those who are not working or working only a few hours a week.
• In part-time study I, the standard study time is 3 semesters. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time study II, the standard study time is 4 semesters. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study II is particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your profession alongside your distance learning.

By the way, you can also take a semester off during your studies at no additional cost.

How does online learning work at IU?

A study program that adapts to your life: In online studies at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally when and where you want to learn.

In the master's distance learning program in Banking and Capital Markets Law at IU International University, there is no attendance requirement - you learn continuously from home, in the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You can take your modules and lectures whenever you want. This way, you can usually flexibly put together your study plan and semester schedule.

Central to IU distance learning are your interactive learning scripts. You will receive the scripts both in printed form and digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart app IU Learn, you have access to the scripts for your Banking and Capital Markets Law studies as well as scripts from all other distance learning programs at IU.

Through myCampus, the online campus of IU, you also have access to additional materials, such as videos. You interact with your lecturers and fellow students, for example, in virtual live formats, such as interactive lectures.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you prefer. You can take an online exam 24/7 as soon as you feel sufficiently prepared for the material. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous exam centers of IU throughout Germany.