Part-time program Business Law (LL.B.) – FOM University of Applied Sciences

Who is the part-time Business Law (LL.B.) degree aimed at?

The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Law is aimed at professionals, trainees, and career changers who want to specifically combine legal expertise with economic know-how. It addresses both those interested in commercial-administrative fields and individuals from technical or commercial backgrounds who want to acquire legal skills for roles at the interface between business and law. The study model is especially suitable if you wish to study alongside work or training and qualify for positions in companies, law firms, or associations.

What requirements must you meet to be admitted to the Business Law degree programme?

For admission, you need either the general higher education entrance qualification, the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or the advanced technical college entrance qualification. Access is also possible without the Abitur if you

• have completed vocational training and at least three years of subsequent professional experience, or
• can demonstrate completed vocational training and an advanced training qualification (e.g. specialist business administrator, master craftsman).

It is also a prerequisite that you are currently employed at the start of your studies – either full-time or part-time – or are completing an apprenticeship, internship, trainee programme, or voluntary internship. If you are not currently employed, FOM recommends a consultation with the student advisory service for individual clarification of admission.

For successful studies, you should have a basic interest in legal and economic contexts. Analytical thinking skills, strong communication abilities, and a willingness to work in a practice-oriented and self-responsible manner are important. A structured, independent way of working, organisational skills, and resilience are helpful to balance work, study and private commitments. Prior knowledge in economics or law is not strictly necessary but facilitates the start.

What content can you expect in the part-time Bachelor's degree in Business Law?

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Business Law at the FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, you specifically combine legal expertise with business management know-how. The curriculum provides you with in-depth knowledge in the following areas, among others:

• Contract Law: Detailed insights into contract drafting, contract review and contract management in a corporate context
• Compliance and Corporate Law: Handling compliance requirements and the legal structures of companies, basics of corporate governance
• Commercial and Accounting Law: Understanding commercial law frameworks, accounting and reporting
• Finance, Investment and Turnaround Management: Economic decision-making foundations and legal frameworks for investments and corporate restructuring
• Design and Restructuring of Business Processes: Analysis and legally secure implementation of corporate changes
• Negotiation and Presentation: Training of communication skills for practical use, presentation of complex issues
• Digital Mindset: Preparation for the demands of digitalised economic structures, legal aspects of digitalisation

In addition, you have the option to choose individual specialisations and to take supplementary modules such as Digitalisation, Sustainability or Artificial Intelligence. Even before the first semester, you can prepare for your studies with foundation modules as part of SmartStart.

How is the part-time Bachelor's degree in Business Law structured?

The degree is specially designed for working professionals and trainees and usually lasts seven semesters (three years and six months) with a scope of 180 ECTS credits. The start is possible in the summer (March) or winter semester (September). The lectures take place outside of regular working hours – in the evenings and at weekends – so you can combine studies and work flexibly.

• Campus Studies+: On-site teaching at modern university centres, complemented by digital elements
• Digital Live Studies: Live broadcasts and interactive online formats for maximum location independence
• Time models: Daytime studies, evening-only events or evening/Saturday models
• Languages of instruction: German
• Semester breaks: In August as well as from mid to end of February
• Practical integration: Through block seminars, elective subjects and on request stays abroad within the framework of the FOM Summer Academies

Recognition of previous professional achievements is possible – allowing you potentially to finish faster and save tuition fees. After graduation, you will receive the internationally recognised degree Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).

What career prospects does the Bachelor's degree in Business Law offer?

With the Bachelor of Laws in Business Law, you qualify for interdisciplinary tasks at the interface between business and law. Graduates find career prospects, among others, in the following areas:

• Legal departments of companies, banks and insurance companies
• Auditing and tax consultancy firms
• Law firms (with a business law specialisation)
• Compliance management and data protection
• Management consulting, especially in contract management, risk management or restructuring
• Associations and chambers with legal advisory needs

Typical tasks include legally secure support of business processes, contract review, advising management, assistance with restructuring and participation in compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. compliance). With the degree, you also have the option to pursue a continuing Master's degree.

At which locations can you study Business Law at the FOM?

The part-time Bachelor's degree in Business Law is offered at numerous FOM university centres in Germany. The main locations include:

• Berlin
• Bonn
• Dortmund
• Düsseldorf
• Essen
• Frankfurt am Main
• Hamburg
• Cologne
• Munich
• Stuttgart

Alternatively, you can complete the degree as a Digital Live Study. In this format, you participate location-independently in lectures that are streamed live from the FOM studios. This offers maximum flexibility for different life situations.

What are the costs for the Bachelor's degree in Business Law – and what support is available?

The tuition fees for the Bachelor's degree in Business Law at the FOM University amount to a total of 15,830 euros. This amount is paid in 42 monthly instalments of 365 euros each. In addition, a one-off examination fee of 500 euros is due at the end of the studies.

• Tax deductibility: Fees, specialised literature, travel expenses as well as work materials can usually be claimed for tax purposes.
• Recognition of previous achievements: Recognition of professional qualifications or previous academic achievements reduces study time and costs.
• Leave of absence semesters: Up to two fee-free leave semesters are possible during the course of study.
• Support in emergencies: Individual payment arrangements can be made in case of financial difficulties.

The FOM is a non-profit organisation; the tuition fees are fully invested in teaching, infrastructure and innovative learning formats. This ensures a high-quality but affordable academic qualification for working professionals.