Business Law in an International Context

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University Berlin School of Economics and Law
Degree Master of Laws

Degree Master of Laws, LL.M.
Study Type Second cycle
Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
Application Deadline for Beginning Students The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
Standard period of study (amount) 3 semesters
Study Mode (elucidation) full time; international course
Location (main / branches campus) Berlin
Admission semester winter semester
Subject

Das Commercial Law gehört zum Studienbereiche Law der Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Law.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Economic Sciences, Law.
Commercial Law
Areas of Concentration Company Financing, Labour Law/Human Resources

Field of study
- Target group Graduates of degree courses in Law (state law examination, Bachelor's degree or Diplom degree)
- kind of Master course according to the KMK consecutive
- Main instruction language German
- Further language(s) English
- Annotation of the Higher Education Institution The predominantly seminar-style teaching is generally conducted in German. Individual modules are taught in English.
  Selected students with a focus on finance can complete a double degree with the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
- Course Website
- Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
- Link to the Higher Education Institution ranking at CHE
Access and Admission Requirements
- Mode of admission local admisssion restriction
- Admission semester winter semester
- - Bachelor's or Diplom degree in law or first state examination in law or a comparable academic degree from a recognised institution of higher education
  – At least 210 ECTS points (applicants with 180 credit points must earn an additional 30 credit points; for example through an integrated work placement, which lengthens the degree course by 1 semester)
  - Proof of completion of the following content-related comparable subjects in previous degree courses: German Civil Code (BGB) General Part, Law of Obligations, Property Law, Labour Law, Company Law and Constitutional Law
  - Work experience in the desired field of study of at least one year, if available
  - Very good English language skills B2 (CERF)
  - Very good German language skills C1 (CERF) - for applicants whose native language is not German or who have not successfully completed a degree course in German
  – Letter of motivation in English
  – CV in English
  more information regarding admission requirements
- Completion of first university degree
  Bachelor/Bakkalaureus, Diplom, Staatsexamen, gleichwertiger ausländischer Abschluss
  
  Minimum requirements for first university degree:
  - Required ECTS credits: 210
  For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
  - Subject group: Economic Sciences, Law
  - Area of study: Law
- Required language skills
- Required minimum language skills that must be proven by passing one or more of the following language tests:
  - Cambridge (English): FCE, CAE
  - IELTS (English): mindestens 6.0 pts
  - TOEFL IBT (English): mindestens 83 pts
  - TOEIC (English): Four Skills mindestens 1200 pts
  - UNIcert (English): Unicert II
  - Other English language certificates: DAAD Sprachzeugnisse und Abiturzeugnisse werden grundsätzlich nicht akzeptiert.
  - mind. C1 (Deutsch): nur für Bewerber*innen, die nicht die deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft haben, deren Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist oder die keinen Bachelor auf Deutsch absolviert haben.
- Further admission requirements Application letter / personal statement , CV, Englischkenntnisse B2 (CERF), Deutschkenntnisse mind. C1 (CERF); falls vorhanden: studiengangsspezifische Arbeitserfahrung von mind. einem Jahr
Programme Dates and Deadlines
- Wintersemester 2025/2026
- - Lecture period
  - 01.10.2025 — 11.02.2026
    Bei den dualen und weiterbildenden Studiengängen teilweise ganzjähriger Studienbetrieb.
  - Application Deadlines for Germans and foreigners with German university entrance qualifications
    Beginning Students
    
    The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
    
    Advanced Semester
    
    Bitte beachten Sie die jeweilige Studiengangseite.
  - Application Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
  - Application Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer The deadline for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 has expired
Internationality
- International double diploma possible Ja
- Institution, country, degree ZHAW, Schweiz
  Switzerland
Contact / contact person
- International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
- International Office
- Street address Badensche Straße 52, 10825 Berlin
- Phone 030 30877-1362
- Fax 030 30877-1269
- intstudy(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Contact / contact person for this program
- Bezeichnung Kontaktstelle Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften
- Contact person Kerstin Muhlack-Büchel
- Street address Badensche Str. 50-51, 10825 Berlin
- Phone 030 / 30877 – 1373
- master-fb1(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Allgemeine Studienberatung
- Street address Badensche Straße 52, 10825 Berlin
- Phone 030 30877-1919
- studienberatung(at)hwr-berlin.de
- Internetpage of the institution
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The HWR Berlin is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city. The university is distinguished by a clear focus on providing academic education strongly linked to real world skills, an intensive and diverse programme of research, high quality standards and a strong international approach. Our portfolio of programmes covers private and public sector business and economics, administration, law, security management and engineering. The HWR Berlin has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research. We have numerous partnerships with universities around the world.

one of the largest institutions of higher education in Germany’s capital city

has always regarded an international approach as an integral part of its vision and a key element in its higher education programmes and research

A practice-oriented approach

At the HWR Berlin, our approach to academic education is strongly informed by the latest research and aligned with real world skills. Working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development, we foster a significant practical application of skills in cooperation with our partners in the business, administrative and legal sectors, and in non-profit organisations and associations. The link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes, which represent a core element in our portfolio. We foster the ability to seek and engage in dialogue, teamwork, intercultural awareness, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and an innovative approach to problem solving.

working on the foundation of modern teaching methods, constant quality assurance and quality development

the link between academic theory and applied skills is especially close in the cooperative study programmes

Diverse Research

Conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability, researchers at the HWR Berlin work in five departments, eight internal research Institutes and six An-Institutes conducting research into topics pertaining to Economics and the Social Sciences, the Administrative Sciences, Engineering and Law. A multi-disciplinary research concept promotes the development of shared research foci. The university also maintains an internal programme of research funding. The HWR Berlin is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF).

conducting high-level research with a focus on its applicability

is a member of the Institut für angewandte Forschung Berlin e. V. (IFAF)

International Focus

Our international focus is an integral component of our institutional philosophy and informs every aspect of our teaching and research programme. Currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent, we are continually seeking to expand and reinforce existing programmes of co-operation. The HWR Berlin is also a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7) an association of seven German institutions of Higher Education dedicated to quality and internationality and working to extend joint research undertakings and develop shared research strategies.

currently maintaining over 180 active partnerships with institutions of higher education on every continent

is a member in the “Alliance for Excellence” (UAS7)

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