Master of Law and Business
Bucerius Law School – Hochschule für Rechtswissenschaft · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bucerius Master of Law and Business is an English-taught, interdisciplinary and international program in co-operation with the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, preparing young professionals for international careers requiring both legal and business understanding as well as intercultural skills.
The program is designed for candidates with a 3 to 4 year undergraduate degree and at least 1 to 3 years of post-graduate work experience, and it is delivered fully in English with an on-campus study format that also includes an internship component.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Law and business modules that build your interdisciplinary foundation for applying legal concepts in commercial settings
- English-taught coursework focused on legal reasoning and business-oriented analysis
- Progression into more advanced law-and-business learning topics and applied case-based work
- Development of skills required for interacting with legal and business stakeholders in an international context
- Program final phase combining advanced study and completion requirements
- A structured wrap-up of the program’s law and business learning outcomes before graduation
Curriculum
120 ECTS total for the Master of Law and Business, structured around a required foundation of law and business modules, elective modules, an internship, and a final master’s thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory foundation modules | Company Law and Corporate Finance | 5 | 30 |
| Legal Strategy in a Business Context | 5 | |||
| Commercial Transactions | 5 | |||
| Business Compliance | 5 | |||
| Contract Management and Dispute Handling | 5 | |||
| Corporate Governance | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory law and business modules | Restructuring and Insolvency Law | 5 | 30 |
| Labor Law and Modern HR | 5 | |||
| International Business Law | 5 | |||
| Intellectual Property in Business | 5 | |||
| Data Protection and Legal Technology | 5 | |||
| Project Work (Project of Worth) | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Elective modules and internship preparation | Elective Module (from the elective catalogue; choice required) | 5 | 30 |
| Elective Module (from the elective catalogue; choice required) | 5 | |||
| Elective Module (from the elective catalogue; choice required) | 5 | |||
| Elective Module (from the elective catalogue; choice required) | 5 | |||
| Internship | 5 | |||
| Internship Mentoring and Reflective Report | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master Thesis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Compulsory foundation modules, compulsory modules, elective modules, internship, and Master Thesis | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You will be trained to analyze complex legal issues through an economic and business lens, preparing you for roles where law and commerce intersect in Germany and internationally.
- The program’s English-taught, international learning environment helps you build the professional communication skills employers value in cross-border business settings.
- By combining law and business perspectives, you strengthen your profile for careers in legal practice areas connected to corporate and commercial decision-making.
- The admissions process (including work experience expectations and a writing sample) is designed to select candidates who can translate academic knowledge into professional-level work.
Employability rate
Graduates of business- and commercial-law oriented master’s programs in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for candidates who can combine legal and business expertise.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in legal, compliance, and business-related functions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree (foreign qualifications considered) | International applicants must hold a 3-4 year undergraduate degree. The bachelor degree has to be valued at 240 ECTS (4 years) or equivalent; a 210 ECTS credit degree can be considered if the applicant has at least two years of post-graduate work experience. |
| Postgraduate work experience and interest | Applicants must have at least 1-3 years of post-graduate work experience and show interest or experience in the field of law and/or business. |
| Extracurricular interests and English readiness | Applicants should provide proven extracurricular interests and excellent English language skills (as specified in the language requirements section). International experience is preferred but not mandatory. |
Language requirements
The Bucerius Master of Law and Business is taught in English. If English is neither your native language nor the primary language of instruction of your undergraduate degree, you must provide proof of English language proficiency.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 25000 / per year | The tuition fee for the Bucerius Master of Law and Business is € 25,000. |
| German language courses | EUR 400 / one time | The price for German language courses is €400 (if you choose to take them). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient funding for their studies in Germany. During your admission process, Bucerius also provides information on financial aid and scholarships, and some scholarship procedures have separate deadlines.
- Proof of financial resources for studying in Germany (as required for visa and enrolment processes).
- Scholarship-related deadlines: Bucerius Global Scholarship deadline is January 15 each year.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | October 31, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | May 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | January 15, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | May 15, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports development-related postgraduate studies and offers tuition and living-cost support for eligible international applicants. Eligibility depends on whether the selected program is listed within EPOS course availability for the applicant’s target study focus and eligibility criteria. |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements and prepare your eligibility documents
Check that your undergraduate degree level matches the program’s valuation requirements for international applicants and that you meet the minimum post-graduate work experience expectations. Confirm whether you need to submit an English test based on the language of instruction of your undergraduate degree. Prepare your transcript package and ensure you can provide an English-language explanation of the grading system if required.
Prepare the full document package for the online application
Compile all required items listed in the Required Documents section, including your writing sample and at least two recommendation letters. Follow the instructions on how transcripts and language documents should be submitted (including English translation requirements where applicable). Make sure you can upload complete and consistent files because the university cannot accept incomplete applications.
Submit your application during the published deadlines
Bucerius accepts applications on a rolling admission basis and encourages early submission, especially if you need an entry visa or plan to apply for scholarships. Use the university’s official online application form and complete all mandatory fields. Ensure you submit your application by the relevant final deadline, and note that some visa-related deadlines may be different.
Complete scholarship-related or financial aid procedures (if applicable)
If you plan to apply for the Bucerius Global Scholarship or other financial aid options, follow the scholarship application process and separate deadlines. The required financial aid documentation is handled as a separate procedure, so submit any scholarship materials by the published scholarship deadline. Keep an eye on any additional instructions you receive after application submission.