Business Law in an International Context

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: German English
Deadline: May 30, 2024
StudyQA ranking:5697 Duration:3 semestrs

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The programme comprises topics pertinent to corporate law taught in advanced modules specially structured to combine detailed theoretical analysis with an applied approach to current issues. In addition to exploring the areas of corporate law relevant to the work of companies active in the international arena, the programme offers the chance to specialise in either corporate finance or human resources.

Educational organisation

First semester
  • Business Management and Corporate Governance is concerned with corporation and company law, focusing especially on detailed concerns in corporate law, issues in establishing trans-border corporations, and standards for good management practice.
  • International Contract Law and Preparing Contracts considers German and international liability law, the UN sales law, international trade usage and issues in prospective conflict management; one main focus is on preparing and drafting contracts.
  • Corporate and Collective Employment Law (English) comprises two parts. Corporate Employment Law explores labour law issues in companies active in the international arena, addressing topics such as international labour law, designation rights and labour law aspects of company restructuring. Collective Employment Law takes a detailed look at the law on labour management relations, co-determination and collective bargaining.
  • Project and Research Module embraces moot court participation and the treatment and solution of real-life corporate issues, as well as more scholarly research projects.

Second semester
  • Corporate Transactions (English): acquisitions (M&A), flotation (IPO), securitisation (ABS), takeovers, externally financed company buy-outs (LBO) and project funding
  • Restructuring and Risk Management addresses a range of measures from the perspective of a company experiencing financial difficulties, from risk management to German and international insolvency law, looking at such concerns as insolvency status, capital entitlement under corporate law, and reorganisation loans.
  • Preparing Labour Law Contracts focuses on complex labour law issues, from designing employment contracts to compensation and working time models.
  • Competition and Intellectual Property in Europe considers how the Bundeskartellamt and the European Commission protect competition, German and European public procurement law, and the question of intellectual property protection within the EU and in a globalised world.

One of the following possible specialisation electives can be taken in the first two semesters:
  • Specialisation Finance (English)
  • Specialisation Human Resources (English)

Third semester
The third semester is dedicated to the preparation and submission of the Master's thesis and the final oral exam (oral defence).

Internships

210 ECTS credit points are required for admission to the programme. Applicants with 180 ECTS credit points will be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS credit points by completing an internship in the third semester. The programme will then last four semesters.

Forms of assessment

All modules of the curriculum of the programme will be assessed at the end of each semester, either in an exam, a presentation, a paper or another form determined by the leader of the course. All modules are assigned credits according to the workload. A final thesis must be submitted at the end of the course of studies.
The final grade is an accumulation of the credits for the modules taken, weighted by their relevance to the curriculum and the final exam.
The BSEL's variety of testing methods - written assignments, oral examinations, presentations, individual or group projects - takes into account the varying demands of the future occupational practice. It also allows for differences in learning methods on the part of the students.

Course objectives

Graduates of the Master in Business Law in an International Context have acquired considerable expertise in a variety of fields of corporate law. The qualification provides the skills to effectively take on demanding legal tasks in, for example, consulting, corporate legal departments, receivership, human resources or the financial sector.

Language requirements

The main language of instruction is German. Applicants have to have an excellent working knowledge of German (level B2 or higher, CEFR), and also excellent English skills equivalent to B2 level (e.g. TOEFL iBT 87 points, IELTS 6.0, or CAE).

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

  • Undergraduate law degree (Bachelor's or German "Diplom" degree) or first state examination in Law or a comparable qualification from a recognised university (Applicants with 180 credits must obtain an additional 30 credits in an integrated internship after the first two semesters and before the end of their studies.)
  • evidence of having completed undergraduate courses in BGB, Law of Obligation, Labour Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, and Insolvency Law (or equivalent topics)
  • transcript of grades
  • letter of motivation (in English)
  • CV (in English)
  • proof of English, e.g. TOEFL iBT 87 points, IELTS 6.0, or CAE
  • proof of German proficiency of level B2 or higher

Enrolment fees

Approx. 300 EUR (subject to change without notice) per semester cover fees for the student services organisation and student parliament groups as well as the cost of a semester ticket which allows students to use the Berlin Public Transport (BVG) for six months.

Costs of living

The cost of living in Berlin is estimated at approx. 850 EUR per month. This includes rent in a student residence hall (private accommodation costs from 300 to 500 EUR per month), living expenses, health insurance, books and material, and incidental expenses.

Job opportunities

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin.
Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

Arrival support

The Study Office offers an orientation day to new students and assists with administrative matters such as residence permits, insurance, etc.

Services and support for international students

You will be supported by the Study Office at the Berlin School of Economics and Law.

Accommodation

Student Services ("Studentenwerk") and other institutions currently offer some 15,600 rooms in student residence halls throughout Berlin.
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