Arbeitsrecht für die Unternehmenspraxis (M.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Düsseldorf, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Arbeitsrecht für die Unternehmenspraxis (M.A.) vertieft arbeitsrechtliche Kenntnisse für die Praxis und verbindet sie mit Themen aus Leadership und New Work, damit Sie rechtliche Vorgaben im Arbeitsalltag sicher anwenden können.
Das Studium ist als berufsbegleitender, digitaler Live-Studiengang organisiert, sodass Sie ortsunabhängig an Live-Vorlesungen teilnehmen und die Inhalte flexibel in Ihren Berufsalltag integrieren können.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds advanced knowledge of German employment law with a strong focus on practical application in organizations.
- Covers key topics around employment contracts, workplace rights, and employer/management responsibilities.
- Develops legal-competence for decision-making in day-to-day HR and management situations.
- Strengthens the ability to apply legal rules in business contexts and to assess legal risks.
- Applies the acquired employment-law and business competence to a topic selected for the final academic work.
- Focuses on integrating legal reasoning with practical company needs, including structured analysis and outcomes.
- Completes the Master’s thesis to demonstrate independent academic work in the subject area.
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready employment-law competence that helps you handle HR and management questions with legal confidence in German workplaces.
- You build the skills to support contract and personnel decisions in a compliant way, strengthening your value for HR, legal, and management functions.
- You develop practical capabilities for recognizing and managing legal risks in day-to-day corporate processes and communication.
- You position yourself for specialist and leadership roles at the intersection of employment law, corporate governance, and business decision-making.
- You graduate with a recognized Master of Arts degree from FOM, supporting career progression within your current organization or a new employer.
Employability rate
Graduates of employment-law and human-resources related Master programs in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting continued demand for qualified specialists in HR, compliance, and legal-adjacent business roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook where employers keep hiring for professionals who can apply labor law in practice.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Relevant first higher-education degree (foreign qualification) | International applicants need a recognised first higher-education degree from outside Germany that qualifies them for a Master’s degree at FOM. The university may require additional recognition/assessment of foreign qualifications as part of the admission process for applicants educated abroad. |
Language requirements
The program is taught mainly in German. International applicants typically need to provide proof of German proficiency for admission, unless the university states an exemption for a specific language profile.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10800 / per year | Study fee: EUR 10,800 total, payable in 18 monthly instalments of EUR 600. |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1580 / one time | One-time matriculation (immatriculation) fee: EUR 1,580. |
| Examination fee | EUR 850 / one time | One-time examination fee: EUR 850 (due with registration for the thesis; re-calculated if the thesis is repeated). |
| Total programme fee | EUR 13230 / total program | Total costs: EUR 13,230, including matriculation fee, study fee, and examination fee. |
Proof of financial resources
For studying in Germany, international applicants may need to demonstrate sufficient funds for living costs and tuition-related expenses. Provide only what the university and official German immigration guidance require for your situation.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources for your stay in Germany (e.g., visa/residence application requirement set by German authorities).
- Tuition and additional program-related costs as published by the university for this degree.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| 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 | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your foreign qualification documents
International applicants should ensure their bachelor’s degree and transcripts are available in the required format for an admission decision. Start early, because foreign qualification assessment can take time. If any document needs certification or translation, arrange this before the application deadline.
Apply through the official FOM admission route
Submit your application during the published intake period and complete all required fields in the university’s admission workflow. Upload the requested documents and ensure your personal details match your passport. If the university mentions an application or enrolment fee for this degree, complete payment before the deadline if applicable.
Complete any qualification review or selection steps
If the university performs a review of foreign qualifications for applicants educated abroad, complete any requested steps promptly. Respond to any document requests from the university during the admission process. After the review, follow the instructions provided by FOM for admission and enrolment.