Master of Comparative Business Law
Program facts and information
Degree: Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.)
Standard period of study: 2 semesters (1 year)
ECTS credits: 60
Language of instruction: English
Language requirements: English; for further information on the required proof of language proficiency see “Admission requirements and selection”
Program start: Fall semester (September)
Academic calendarSchool: School of Law and Economics, Department of Law
Semester fee: € 169 (further information)
Tuition fee: €8,500 for EU and non-EU citizens alike; the fee covers both semesters. The usual fee of €1,500 for non-EU citizens does not apply.
Program overview
The Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.) is a one-year advanced master´s program providing an in-depth understanding of business law aspects of the European single market and the Global market. It has been designed for graduates with a degree in law or with a sufficient background in law, who wish to specialize in business law while taking a comparative perspective.
The M.C.B.L. is a high-level demanding postgraduate program in the fields of European and International business law. Students enrolled in this program will acquire specific knowledge of the legal framework of the European Union as well as the actors in international trade law.
The focus will be on European business law in your first semester and on international business law in your second semester. Additionally, you will have to write a master’s thesis.
The program offers a you a broad range of courses that are taught by law professors from the University of Mannheim, as well as by lawyers, judges, and managers. In addition, you can take part in field trips and visit the European Court of Justice, the World Trade Organization, or the European Parliament, for example.
All courses of the program are taught in English.
Why study Comparative Business Law at the University of Mannheim?
Research and teaching activity at the Department of Law of the University of Mannheim is clearly oriented towards business and economic law. The Department has been ranked highly in various CHE University Rankings. It did especially well with regards to teaching, and received top grades serveral top categories, including “overall study situation”, “organization of studies”, “teacher support”, and “career orientation”.
The M.C.B.L. program offers a unique combination of traditional comparative law studies (legal methodology, legal traditions, and the common/
civil law divide) with studies in business law (e.g., competition law, contract law, company law, and tax law), providing our students with a competitive edge on the labor market. They are particularly sought-after as strategic decision-makers in both the public and the private sector. During the program, students will explore in detail how to apply the law to real-world cases. Among other things, they will have the opportunity to attend trials at the European Court of Justice and classes held by practicing lawyers.
Career opportunities
Thanks to their expert knowledge in comparative and business law, their language skills, and their international experience, our graduates have a profound foundation for a career at international law firms and companies.
Previous students have, for example, found a job as Global Category Manager at HeidelbergCement, as Junior Lawyer at Kuwait Airways, in the Legal Global Corporate Banking Department of Santander Bank, or as Transaction Support Lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Apart from that, graduates can also pursue a doctorate and aim for a career in academia.
Required interests and skills
Students of Comparative Business Law should
- have a sound grasp of the legal basics,
- have a very good level of English proficiency,
- be keen to learn about different legal systems,
- be enthusiastic about business law,
- be committed to the program.
Program structure
Module catalog
The module catalog gives you an overview of the courses and their content.Internships
According to the examination regulations, students do not have to do an internship during their studies. As the workload in this program is very high, we recommend you to do an internship after the completion of the program.Continuing Education
Certificate programs
Strengthen your potential, deepen your knowledge, find solutions for challenges we will face tomorrow – there are many good reasons to think outside the box, get to know and try out new things even during your studies.At the University of Mannheim, you can do this in the “Studium Oecologicum” which focuses on sustainability. In our certificate program, you will acquire interdisciplinary expert knowledge which can help you to act ethically and to make holistic decisions.
Language courses
Making language learning easier: No matter if you want to learn Japanese, Hebrew, Spanish or Norwegian, take the Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE), The European Language Certificates (telc) or the TOEFL test – each semester, the University of Mannheim offers language courses and language certificates in more than 16 languages for students and non-university members, online and on campus!Studium Generale
Are you interested in IT or communication trainings or theater, music, or drawing courses? Studium Generale has a vast range of courses available to all.Doctorates
Successful graduates can earn a doctoral degree from the University of Mannheim at one of the chairs at the Department of Law. Please contact the program managers to seek advice that is tailored to your personal situation.
Doctoral programs and opportunities at the Department of Law
General information on doctoral studies at the University of MannheimAdmission requirements and selection
In our selection process, we take numerous criteria into account. For more details, please check the selection statutes (see below). Be bold! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice. We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Requirements for admission
If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 190 ECTS credits.
- Completion of a program in Law or a program recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee with courses in Law corresponding to at least 20 ECTS credits at a German higher education institution or abroad (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 240 ECTS credits or a regular period of study of at least four years
- Proof of proficiency in English
Selection criteria
The selection criteria are irrelevant since this program of study is currently not selective.Selection statutes
Under “Admission requirements and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the selection statutes.Application
Scholarships and funding
The university offers various funding opportunities. Around 200 Mannheim students receive scholarships every year, which are intended to give them the freedom to focus on their academic achievements or to continue their voluntary work alongside their studies. Find out more about the funding opportunities and feel free to apply, for example, for the Deutschland Scholarship, the Opportunity Mannheim Scholarship or the Elite Sports Scholarship Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region.Funding opportunities for international degree-seeking students
Application deadline
The application deadline for fall semesters starts on 1 April and ends on 31 May.It is not possible to apply for the spring semester.
Prof. Dr. Oliver Brand, LL.M. presents the Master of Comparative Business Law.
Contact
Dr. Berina Fischinger-Corbo, M.C.B.L.
Department of Law
Schloss Westflügel – Room W 219
68161 Mannheim
please make an appointment by e-mail
Admissions Office
L 1, 1 – Room 157, 158
68161 Mannheim