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 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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67

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

International Law Business Law View 16 other Masters in International Law in Germany

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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67

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126

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6

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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)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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