Wirtschaftsrecht mit internationalen Aspekten (LL.M.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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The Fernstudium Wirtschaftsrecht mit internationalen Aspekten (LL.M.) at DIPLOMA Hochschule is designed to deepen your knowledge of business law in an international context and to build practical expertise for legal and tax-related questions in globally active companies.
You study part-time with 120 ECTS over 5 semesters and can choose between 100% online learning and exams at a DIPLOMA examination center, with an LL.M. degree awarded after successful completion.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen der Weltwirtschaft im Zeitalter digitaler Transformation
- Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht
- Digitalisierung als Herausforderung unternehmerischen Handelns
- Staatliches Ordnungsrecht und Regulierung
- Alternative Konfliktlösung mit internationalen Aspekten
- Rechtsformen im Europäischen Rechtsraum
- Unternehmensbewertung und Bilanzierungsrichtlinien
- Internationales Wettbewerbs- und Urheberrecht
- Arbeitsrecht
- Legal English
- Unternehmenssteuerrecht
- Unternehmenssicherung und -sanierung in Krise und Insolvenz
- Wahlpflichtmodule selection (2 of 4): Unternehmenssicherung, Unternehmenssteuerrecht, Vertragsgestaltung im internationalen Kontext, Legal Tech: Künstliche Intelligenz, Internet of Things und Europäische Perspektive
- Master-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 120 ECTS programme combines compulsory modules in international business law, regulation, corporate law, employment law, accounting, dispute resolution and Legal English. Students select two of four 12 ECTS specialisation modules before completing the 24 ECTS master's thesis and colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory module block | 8 compulsory modules | Legal Framework of the Global Economy in the Age of Digital Transformation: International Business Law and Digitalisation as a Challenge for Corporate Activity | 12 | 72 ECTS |
| Public Regulatory Law and Regulation | 6 | |||
| Alternative Dispute Resolution with International Aspects | 6 | |||
| Legal Forms in the European Legal Area | 6 | |||
| Company Valuation and Accounting Standards | 6 | |||
| International Competition and Copyright Law | 12 | |||
| Employment Law | 12 | |||
| Legal English | 12 | |||
| Elective specialisation block | Choose 2 of 4 elective modules | Corporate Tax Law | 12 | 24 ECTS from two selected modules |
| Corporate Safeguarding and Restructuring in Crisis and Insolvency | 12 | |||
| Contract Drafting in an International Context | 12 | |||
| Legal Tech: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and European Perspectives | 12 | |||
| Final module | 1 final module | Master's Thesis and Colloquium | 24 | 24 ECTS |
| Total | 8 compulsory modules, 2 selected elective modules, and the final module | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain master-level legal expertise for international business contexts, helping you qualify for roles that require legal risk and compliance thinking.
- You build practical competence in areas such as regulation, international economic law, competition and copyright, and labour law—skills that employers need when operating across markets.
- You develop applied business-law capabilities in Unternehmensbewertung und Bilanzierungsrichtlinien, so you can bridge legal and financial decision-making in organisations.
- Through Legal English and international contract and dispute topics, you can work confidently on international negotiations and cross-border documentation.
- By choosing your Wahlpflichtmodule (including Legal Tech topics like AI and IoT within the European perspective), you can tailor your profile for digital and technology-related legal work.
- The Master-Thesis and Kolloquium help you build professional-level research and structured argumentation that supports career progression into senior specialist roles.
Employability rate
Wirtschaftsrecht LL.M.
graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring for legal specialists in business, compliance, and corporate functions.
Together, these figures point to a reliable career outlook where demand remains strongest for candidates who combine legal knowledge with international and business-focused competence.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised prior degree (foreign or domestic) | International applicants need an completed professional degree for admission. You are admitted if you have a passed Bachelor or Diploma examination from DIPLOMA Hochschule, or a passed Bachelor or Diploma examination from another university or university of applied sciences, or at least an equivalent foreign qualification in the same or a related field with a standard study duration of at least six semesters. The admission further requires basic knowledge in law topics (as listed by the university) and basic knowledge of English. |
| Basic legal knowledge (required) | In addition to your degree, the program requires basic knowledge in civil law (law of obligations and property), and in commercial and corporate law. If you lack these legal basics, they can be completed via paid additional modules before or alongside the Master program. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The program requires basic knowledge in commercial and corporate law, and it is designed for applicants with a Bachelor or Diploma degree in related economic or legal fields. |
Language requirements
Für die Zulassung zum Master-Fernstudium Wirtschaftsrecht mit internationalen Aspekten (LL.M.) werden Grundkenntnisse der englischen Sprache vorausgesetzt. Wenn dir diese Kenntnisse noch fehlen, können sie über kostenpflichtige Zusatzmodule vor oder parallel zum Masterstudium nachgeholt werden.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per month | Studiengebühren: ab 207 € / Monat (monthly rate depends on selected payment model). |
| Examination fee | EUR 985 / one time | zzgl. einmalig 985 € Prüfungsgebühr. |
Proof of financial resources
International students who require a German student visa must demonstrate sufficient funds for living expenses. The accepted evidence and exact requirements should be confirmed with the responsible German mission before submitting the visa application.
- A blocked account containing at least €11,904 for 2026
- A recognised scholarship covering the required living expenses
- A formal declaration of commitment from a person with sufficient income or assets under Sections 66 to 68 of the German Residence Act
- Evidence of the parents' income and financial circumstances, where accepted by the responsible German mission
- An annually renewable bank guarantee deposited with a bank in Germany
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | 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 participants from developing countries to take development-related postgraduate Master's degree programmes in Germany. Applicants apply via the DAAD scholarship database and are funded for eligible master studies at selected German universities. |
📝 How to Apply
Choose your intake and review admission eligibility
Check that you have a completed professional Bachelor or Diploma degree or an equivalent foreign qualification in the same or a related field with at least six semesters of standard study duration. Confirm that you meet the stated subject knowledge expectations (civil law topics, commercial and corporate law) and basic English knowledge. If you do not yet have the required legal basics or English basics, plan for the possibility of paid additional modules before or parallel to the Master.
Submit your online application to DIPLOMA
Use the university online application form to submit your application for the Master program. Provide the details required by the online form during the application process. After submission, the university reviews your eligibility for admission and contacts you if additional steps are needed.
Attend any required admission conversation and finalize enrollment
In cases where your final grade is below a certain level, admission may still be possible by proving your suitability in an appointment with the selection committee. If you need to catch up on legal or English basics, the university explains the paid additional module route before or parallel to starting the Master program. Complete any remaining enrollment steps communicated by the university after your admission decision.