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Deutsch Who is the Master’s programme Business Law & Compliance suitable for?
The Master's programme Business Law & Compliance is aimed at graduates with a legal or business law background who wish to specialise in challenges at the interface of law, management and compliance. It addresses career starters who want to take on leadership or consulting roles, as well as individuals who want to purposefully develop their career in international corporations, law firms, consulting companies, banks, insurance companies or auditing firms. The programme is particularly suitable for those interested in shaping regulatory requirements, digitalisation and governance within companies.
What requirements do you have to meet for admission?
For admission to the Master Business Law & Compliance you need one of the following formal degrees:
- A bachelor's degree in Business Law (LL.B.) with at least six semesters of regular study duration
- Alternatively: a diploma degree in Business Law
- A degree in Law with proof of business and legal knowledge (at least 30 ECTS each)
Additionally, the following are required:
- Advanced English skills (for example through TOEFL, TOEFL iBT or an equivalent recognised language test)
- Successfully completed selection procedure (personal interview)
- Curriculum vitae with current passport photo and copy of ID card (for international applicants: copy of the National Identity Card)
If you come from abroad, you must provide a recognised university entrance qualification as well as sufficient German language skills (DSH or TestDaF).
Further personal requirements include a strong interest in business law issues and regulatory topics, analytical thinking skills and enjoyment of working in an international context. You should bring openness to new perspectives, initiative and teamwork skills. Communication skills and willingness for continuous development of your personal and social competences are advantageous, as the programme specifically strengthens these skills. Prior knowledge of law or business facilitates the start and supports academic success.
What can you expect academically in the Master’s Business Law & Compliance?
The Business Law & Compliance degree programme at SRH University in Heidelberg provides you with in-depth knowledge at the intersection of commercial law, corporate management and compliance management. You will engage intensively with fundamental economic legal topics such as commercial contract law, economic administrative law, tax law as well as accounting, financial reporting and organisational structures of companies. Key modules include Capital Markets & Financial Regulation, Litigation & ADR (conflict management and enforcement of claims), Controlling, Compliance & Data Protection, Mergers & Acquisitions and Digitalisation in Strategic Corporate Management. International law, especially transnational commercial law and insights into Anglo-American and Chinese legal systems, broaden your perspective. The fully integrated PaPST personality training specifically strengthens your social, personal and professional skills and prepares you deliberately for leadership responsibilities. Additionally, you gain intercultural experience, among other things, through a ten-day study trip, usually to the USA or China. Through specialisation opportunities such as Joint Seminars, Summer Schools or guest lectures, you can focus on current economic legal topics.
How is the degree structured?
The Master’s programme is designed as a four-semester full-time classroom course and follows the CORE principle of SRH University: You learn in 5-week blocks with practical case studies and benefit from small study groups as well as individual support and coaching. Teaching sessions are concentrated from Wednesday to Friday, allowing good compatibility with professional or family commitments. You complete compulsory and elective modules, participate in a mandatory international study trip, and can acquire additional certificates. The programme concludes with the Master’s thesis and a final colloquium. International seminars, events and networking opportunities are firmly integrated in the curriculum.
Which career paths are available to you after the LL.M. Business Law & Compliance?
As a graduate, diverse career opportunities open up for you in the German and international economy. Typical fields of activity include management positions and specialist roles in commercial enterprises, management consultancies, auditing firms, banks, insurance companies, law firms, insolvency administrations as well as associations, interest groups, media or publishing houses. Positions in the areas of compliance, corporate governance, M&A, data protection or international commercial law are also possible. The closely interlinked mix of legal and business management competences also prepares you specifically for responsible interface roles in management.
Studying at the Heidelberg campus – what characterises the campus?
The programme takes place at the main campus of SRH University of Applied Sciences in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The modern campus offers optimally equipped learning environments and direct access to the university’s research infrastructure. Heidelberg is an international science location with excellent quality of life and offers you numerous opportunities for networking, practical projects and contacts with companies. Through the university’s international network, there are also diverse opportunities for exchange, cooperation and internships abroad. The teaching sessions are conducted in German, while the study trip and individual modules may take place in English.
What are the costs and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees amount to €690 per month for EU/EWR students (including Switzerland, Ukraine, Western Balkans) – a total of around €16,560 for the standard study period of four semesters. In addition, a one-time enrollment fee of €750 applies. For students from non-EU/EWR countries, the fee increases to €4,140 per semester plus a €1,000 enrollment fee. SRH University offers advice on government funding programmes such as BAföG, education funds, scholarships and student loans. Additional study costs (e.g. examination fees) do not apply, so you can plan with a transparent cost structure.
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