Master’s Program in Competition Law and Regulation

In addition to the legal modules, you must also complete compulsory modules in Economics.

You can choose between the focus areas of Energy Economy or Digital Economy. However, you only have to make this decision in the second semester when you register for and take the exam. So you have the opportunity to think about it in the first semester and, if necessary, to attend lectures from both specializations in the second semester.

In addition, you have the possibility (depending on the offer) to choose different elective subjects. As an elective subject, for example, you can choose railroad regulation law and thus get to know another regulatory dimension of the Federal Network Agency.

During your studies, an internship of at least six weeks during the semester break is mandatory. You can already network with potential future companies and stay in touch, for example, as a working student.

During your studies, you will need to attend a certain number of MaCCI events. Researchers from the field of competition, regulation and innovation policy will give lectures on current topics (e.g., digital markets and platform economics).

The University of Mannheim also has a lot to offer outside of your studies. For example, you can test the wide range of sports program, go to the Schneckenhof party on Thursday evening, and join one of the student organizations or the departmental student committees.

Thanks to the dual qualification in Law and Economics, many attractive fields of work are open to you after graduation: Depending on your focus, you can find work in companies from the energy, telecommunications, media, and transport sectors, for example. They can also be employed by different authorities, such as the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency), the Bundeskartellamt or the European Commission. As a consultant and/or corporate expert, you will accompany regulatory and competition proceedings, systematically follow legislative procedures and analyze competition and market developments.

Of course, they can also pursue a doctorate and opt for a career in science and research.

As the program combines theory and practice, you can reach out to potential employers while still at university. You can also discuss different career opportunities with adjunct lecturers from companies and authorities and find out about the jobs situation early on. We have teachers from EnBW, Deutsche Bahn or the Federal Network Agency.