Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Düsseldorf, Frankfurt a. M., Köln, München, Stuttgart, Germany
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Der Master-Studiengang Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.) an der FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige verbindet juristische Expertise mit wirtschaftlichem Know-how. Du vertiefst dein Wissen in zentralen Rechtsgebieten wie Gesellschafts-, Handels- und Unternehmensrecht und lernst, rechtliche Risiken professionell zu managen.
Der Studiengang umfasst 120 ECTS-Punkte und ist auf Berufstätige ausgerichtet. Du kannst zum Wintersemester (September) oder zum Sommersemester (März) starten und wählst je nach Modell das Campus-Studium+ oder das Digitale Live-Studium.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Contract and dispute topics aligned to Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.) practice needs (vertragliche Gestaltung, Konfliktlösung).
- Deepening core legal areas such as Gesellschafts-, Handels- und Unternehmensrecht as described for the LL.M. programme.
- Legal technology and the use of AI in legal advice as part of the programme themes.
- Advanced competence in compliance, including compliance management-related learning goals as stated for the LL.M. programme.
- M&A process competence with focus on practical legal risk management.
- Verhandlungsführung and management skills as highlighted in the programme description.
Curriculum
120 CP master's with module credits and a mandatory master thesis, including two elective modules selected from Wahlpflichtmodul A and Wahlpflichtmodul B blocks.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Rechtsrahmen für Unternehmen in der digitalen Transformation | 5 | 35 |
| Wettbewerbs- und Urheberrecht | 5 | |||
| Gestaltung komplexer Wirtschaftsverträge | 5 | |||
| Europarecht im Verhältnis zum nationalen Recht | 5 | |||
| Zivilprozess und Konfliktlösung | 5 | |||
| Juristische Methodenlehre und Rechtswissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 5 | |||
| Wirtschaftsstrafrecht | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and Wahlpflichtmodul A | Compliance und Legal Risk Management | 5 | 35 |
| Seminar: Aktuelle Themen im Kollektiven Arbeitsrecht | 5 | |||
| Internationales Privatrecht | 5 | |||
| Seminar: Rechtsrahmen für Managemententscheidungen | 5 | |||
| Projekt: Management interner Untersuchungen | 5 | |||
| Rechnungslegung und Bilanzpolitik | 5 | |||
| Nationale und internationale Steuerlehre | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Wahlpflichtmodul A and Wahlpflichtmodul B | Wahlpflichtmodul A (elective module selection from the catalogue) | 10 | 20 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B (elective module selection from the catalogue) | 10 | |||
| Semester 4 | Remaining elective modules (if applicable) and Masterarbeit | Masterarbeit | 27 | 27 |
| Semester 5 | Masterarbeit Kolloquium | Masterarbeit Prüfung mündlich | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | Total ECTS completion (Master thesis-related examination block) | |||
| Total | All compulsory modules, elective modules, Masterarbeit, and final oral examination | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build the specialist ability to shape economic processes legally and to manage legal risks in everyday business decisions.
- You gain job-ready expertise for roles involving contract review, compliance management, and legal responsibilities inside companies, law firms, or public institutions.
- You develop practical competence in contract drafting, conflict resolution, and M&A-related legal work, so you can contribute faster from day one at work.
- Because the programme combines legal fundamentals with topics such as Legal Tech and AI in legal advice, you can better support modern, digitally driven legal workflows.
- The LL.M. qualification is designed to support progression toward specialist and leadership responsibilities where legal and business expertise must be aligned.
Employability rate
Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.) graduates typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12% in Germany due to ongoing demand for legal expertise in compliance and contract-heavy business functions.
Together, this points to a stable career outlook for you in corporate legal, compliance, and advisory roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised bachelor’s or equivalent and relevant legal component | International applicants must hold a first higher education degree (for example bachelor, diploma, Magister, or Staatsexamen). The program requires either at least 40 ECTS in a legal/scientific law-related component from your previous studies, or an alternative qualification where you also have 1.5 years of relevant professional experience that fits the master. In both cases, the program also requires current employment during the studies. |
| Current professional activity during the Master | The program states that, in addition to your qualification, you need a current professional activity. If you are not employed when applying, you should contact FOM Studienberatung so they can advise how you may still start. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Direct match | The program requires a previous study background with a law-related component of at least 40 ECTS to start directly. If your degree is in another field, you may still be considered with relevant professional experience that fits the master. |
Language requirements
Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.M.) is taught in German. Applicants should be prepared to study and complete assessments in German; the program page does not publish an English-language alternative or an official minimum language test score for this LL.M.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 12300 / total program | Studies fees total 12.300 Euro, payable in 30 monthly instalments of 410 Euro. |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | Once-only Immatrikulationsgebühr of 1.590 Euro, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 Euro in the first semester (for some eligible participants the amount can be reduced to half). |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | Once-only Prüfungsgebühr of 500 Euro, due at the end of the study programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to cover tuition and living costs while studying in Germany. The program page provides details on study fees; for your visa and residence permit, follow the financial proof guidance from the German authorities.
- Study fees published by the university for this LL.M. (tuition plus one-time enrolment and examination fees as stated on the program page).
- Financial capacity evidence for Germany for visa and residence purposes (follow the official German immigration guidance for the required documents and amount).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | March 01, 2027 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 | March - Summer intake | September - Winter 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 eligible development-related postgraduate study programmes. You can check whether this specific LL.M. is included for your study start in DAAD’s EPOS course list. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Apply online during the published application period and complete the application form fully. Upload the requested documents such as your academic records and degree documentation. Before submission, double-check that the information about your previous law-related study component and professional activity is consistent with your supporting documents. If anything is unclear, contact FOM Studienberatung for guidance before you finalize your application.
Admissions review based on your prior qualifications and professional fit
FOM reviews whether your previous degree includes the required law-related component or whether you qualify via an alternative degree plus relevant professional experience. The program also requires current employment during the master, so your professional situation is part of the eligibility check. If you do not meet the direct-start conditions, the program recommends a preparation course for legal basics in the alternative-path scenario. Follow instructions from admissions on any additional steps they request after your submission.
Prepare for the German-taught study start
The program states that the teaching language is German, so you should prepare to study and complete assessments in German. If admissions asks for a language certificate or further proof, provide it in the required format. Plan your start for the next available semester (winter or summer) and ensure you can meet all submission and confirmation steps required by the university.