Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.)
An advanced postgraduate programme focusing on European and international business law with a comparative perspective.
Best for:Best for law graduates seeking advanced specialization in European and international business law.
Overview
The Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.) at the University of Mannheim is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed for law graduates or those with significant legal background. The curriculum provides an in-depth exploration of business law within the European single market and the global economy, combining traditional comparative legal methodology with specialized business law topics. Students engage in intensive coursework, case analysis, and a Master's thesis to develop both academic and professional expertise. The programme is highly demanding and aims to prepare participants for strategic roles in the public and private sectors.
What you'll do
- Complete 60 ECTS credits through a combination of compulsory, intensive, and elective modules.
- Attend daily classes covering European business law in the first semester and international business law in the second.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis on a business law topic with a comparative perspective.
- Participate in case analysis and practical legal exercises rooted in German and international legal traditions.
- Engage with international guest lecturers and legal practitioners from global law firms.
Requirements
Degree required: Four-year law degree (at least 240 ECTS) or a degree in a related discipline (business, economics, social/political sciences) with at least 20 ECTS in law.
Degree offered: Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.)
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90).
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in law or a related field with documented legal coursework.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to engage in comparative legal analysis and methodology.
- Applicants must hold a four-year law degree or equivalent.
- Non-law graduates must demonstrate at least 20 ECTS in law-related subjects.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Applications must be submitted through the university's official online portal. Applicants should ensure they meet all academic and language requirements before the deadline.
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- Official language certificate
- Proof of degree
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