Master in Management and Law
A multidisciplinary master’s programme blending legal expertise with strategic business management for cross-border challenges.
Best for:Best for professionals and graduates seeking to combine legal knowledge with business acumen, aiming for careers in international corporate law, compliance, or strategic management roles.
Overview
The Master in Management and Law at ZHAW School of Management and Law equips students with advanced analytical and strategic skills to navigate complex legal and business environments. This programme integrates legal frameworks with management principles, preparing graduates to address international standards and cross-border issues. Students develop expertise in risk assessment, legal compliance, and strategic decision-making, with a focus on planning, finance, and organizational control. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, ensuring graduates can effectively use legal instruments as tools for leadership and governance.
What you'll do
- Develop a strategic perspective on business and legal challenges in international contexts.
- Apply legal frameworks to solve complex organizational and financial problems.
- Analyze and manage risk factors in corporate environments using legal and management tools.
- Plan, organize, and control business operations with a focus on legal compliance.
- Engage with cross-border problem-solving and international standards in business settings.
- Develop skills in using legal instruments as strategic and leadership tools.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; equivalent qualifications recognized by ZHAW.
Degree offered: Master of Science ZHAW in Management and Law
Language: German and English; proficiency in both languages is required for coursework and communication.
Instruction: German and English
- Proficiency in legal analysis and application to business contexts.
- Basic understanding of business management principles.
- Ability to work with international legal standards and cross-border regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- No specific nationality restrictions; open to international applicants.
- Applicants must meet ZHAW’s admission criteria for master’s programmes.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-05-30 (Europe/Zurich)
Applicants must submit their application directly through the ZHAW portal. Required documents include a completed application form, a certified copy of their bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, proof of language proficiency, a CV, and a letter of motivation. Additional documents may be requested depending on individual circumstances.
- Completed application form
- Certified copy of bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of German and English language proficiency
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
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