Shape your future at the University of Siegen
Strong practical orientation and excellent career opportunities: The German and European Business Law degree program offers an innovative and rewarding alternative to traditional law studies. The bachelor’s program integrates business administration and law, with approximately 70% of the curriculum dedicated to legal studies, ensuring a strong foundation in both disciplines. Students choose their specialization beginning in the 4th semester. With a focus on practical experience and a streamlined degree path, you’ll be ready to meet job market demands and begin your professional journey early. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to pursue a wide range of career opportunities immediately upon earning your bachelor’s degree.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
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Language of instruction
German, partly English
Career prospects
With a German and European Business Law degree, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities—whether you’re driven by career advancement or value a healthy work-life balance. This versatile qualification opens doors across nearly every sector and company type, both in Germany and internationally. Whether you aspire to a professorship or a leadership role in auditing or tax consulting, our distinguished reputation and dedicated support will help you achieve your goals. Benefit from our knowledge and network to achieve your professional ambitions.
Student Voices: Insights into the German and European Business Law program
Outstanding learning environment, close faculty-student interaction, and a conveniently compact campus
Our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in German and European business law provide outstanding preparation to excel in a variety of professional arenas. Our graduates work in management positions at DAX companies and global management consultancies, in legal departments, as contract managers, in compliance, insolvency administration and many other fields. There is an exceptionally high demand for them on the job market with corresponding salaries.
We maintain a strong connection between research and teaching, offering courses such as contract negotiation, data protection law, AI law, and compliance for business law students. Our curriculum is regularly updated based on ongoing legislative developments and our faculty’s research expertise.
The Unteres Schloss Campus in Siegen also offers an outstanding learning environment. Beyond the modern lecture halls, a cafeteria designed into the hillside, and a bright and beautiful library where there is always space available, you'll enjoy strong personal contact with your professors and a conveniently compact campus.
Curriculum and Focus
What you can expect from the German and European Business Law program
Study section I
1st - 2nd semester
Introduction/Methodology, Working Techniques, Civil Business Law I, Public Business Law I, Accounting and Financial Statements for Business Lawyers, Cost and Revenue Accounting, Investment and Financing, Civil Business Law II, Public Business Law II
Study section II
3rd - 4th semester
Civil Business Law II, Public Business Law II, Corporate Law (Commercial and Company Law), Interdisciplinary Core Elective Area DEWR, Advanced Seminar Law I, Legal English, Core Elective Area Law, Production, Marketing
Study section III
5th semester
International business law, advanced seminar in law II (economics, interdisciplinary skills), law elective, special business administration (DEWR)
6th semester
Internship
Bachelor's thesis
A minimum three-month internship with an approved business, law firm, or public agency—such as a government office or court—is required as part of the program. Internships may have a business, legal, or interdisciplinary emphasis. Students who plan to enter the workforce immediately after earning their bachelor’s degree are strongly encouraged to consider a longer internship to gain additional professional experience.
If you do not have an Abitur, but do have a Fachhochschulreife, please click here to learn more about the application process.
If you do not have an Abitur but have already gathered demonstrable experience in this field, please click here to learn more about the application process.
Why choose German and European Business Law at the University of Siegen?
- Germany’s leading business law program, distinguished by its extensive expertise and robust national and international networks.
- Close faculty mentorship
- Strong real-world relevance
- Outstanding and wide-ranging career prospects
- We cultivate and support emerging talent
