Overview
Business Law LL.B.
Studying business law – it’s all about the mix
You are fascinated by legal issues and interested in economic correlations? With a degree in business law, you can ideally combine law and economics and concentrate on the legal areas that are relevant to business.
During your studies, you will focus on your individual goals with regard to starting your career and career planning. We support you with field trips to leading companies and institutions in Germany and abroad, lectures by guest lecturers, and insights into the work experience of graduates.
Studying business law at our university will get you off to a fast career start and give you a unique professional profile – including your semester abroad. At our modern campus, you will study in small groups in one of the most attractive student cities in Germany!
We were the first in 1993! As the first university in Germany, we recognized the business world’s need for experts in the field of business law with a solid foundation in business and economics. That’s why we created the Business Law LL.B. program – for 30 years, the experts of tomorrow have been coming to Mainz to study business law. You can be one of them. Get started on your Bachelor's degree in Business Law at Mainz University of Applied Sciences!
A first-class education in the Business Law degree program
During your studies, you will focus on business law, economics and business administration, your foreign language skills, and improving your soft skills. In addition to professional qualifications and international experience, we particularly emphasize the most important tools of the trade in the legal field - methods of legal work.
You do not need any prior knowledge of law or economics to start your business law studies.
In the Business Law LL.B. degree program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, you will receive excellent qualifications relevant for the employment market and a first-class education. With specializations in Employment Law & Human Resources Management, Compliance & Commercial Criminal Law or Tax Law & Accounting, you can develop a professional profile tailored to your future job.
- Staying on the ball: You are characterized by your dedication, persistence, and initiative
- Communication skills: You enjoy discussions and are articulate, in both written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail: Structured and precise work comes naturally to you
- Logic & creativity: You enjoy analytical thinking
- Thinking outside the box: New and complex topics are a source of motivation for you
- Complete focus on the goal: You value quality and enjoy working with a sense of responsibility
- Specialized expertise: You will develop a good understanding of entrepreneurial thinking and learn to understand and solve the challenges faced by companies
- Structured legal thinking: Lectures, blocks of seminars, tutorials, and exams prepare you optimally from the very start
- Practical relevance: Practical relevance is our focus - field trips, guest lectures and a 16-week internship qualify you for your career at a company, association, or public institution
- Ideal career preparation: Lectures by graduates of the Business Law degree program, mentoring programs, fairs, field trips, guest lectures, and much more prepare you ideally for a career-related degree program and an individual start to your career
- Communicate confidently: You will learn how to present yourself confidently and communicate fluently in business, in both German and English
- Work on your own initiative: You will learn methods to acquire knowledge in subjects on your own
- Intercultural skills: You will learn more about international differences in business law and come in contact with people and companies from other countries during your internship/study abroad
- Optimal learning environment: A well-equipped library and access to the leading law and business databases support you in your studies, as do the small semester groups
Specializations in the business law bachelor's program
Choose your specialty – you have the option of choosing one of the following specializations:
- Employment Law and Human Resource Management
- Compliance and White Collar Criminal Law
- Tax Law and Accounting
If you successfully complete three options (6th and 7th semesters) in the respective specialization, you will have your specialization listed on your certificate. By participating in high-quality guest lectures and field trips to successful companies, the 16-week internship and your bachelor's thesis, you can deepen your specialization even further.
You also have the opportunity to acquire the certificates Compliance Officer mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation (Compliance Officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification) and Datenschutzbeauftragter mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation (Data Protection Officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification) through our cooperation partner.
International – A Semester Abroad
The Business Law degree program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences has a strong international focus with a mandatory stay abroad in the fifth semester. You can choose between a 16-week internship abroad or a one-semester study abroad program in combination with a 16-week internship in Germany. Whether you choose to complete an internship or study abroad, in Europe or elsewhere – you can plan your semester abroad exactly as you wish!
A successfully completed semester abroad gives you a decisive competitive advantage and is considered an indispensable career building block in many fields. Improve your language skills, get to know the legal, economic, and cultural framework of another country, and obtain important international and professional experience. In addition, our students often develop friendships that last a lifetime.
Some of the law and economics lectures are held in English. The Business English and Legal English lectures assist you in developing your business vocabulary and introduce you to legal terminology. Proof of English (level B1+) must be provided by the end of the 2nd semester.
Are you interested in working in an international environment in the future and would like to impress potential employers with your advanced language skills? If so, you can learn additional languages or improve your skills at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Are you still missing a language certificate like OOPT, TOEIC, or TOEFL? No problem! Our Language Department will help you obtain language certificates. Students at our School of Business and of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz can each take advantage of the language instruction offered by the other university. This cooperation not only includes language classes, but also internationally recognized language examinations.
Students also have the opportunity to learn or improve their language skills flexibly using Rosetta Stone, the online language instruction.
Practical experience already during your law studies
More than 50 professors and lecturers contribute their many years of professional experience and excellent, real-world knowledge to the business law degree program. Project assignments and term papers drawn from everyday work life are integrated into the lectures. Over 400 cooperating companies at the School of Business offer you an existing network to help you obtain experience, expand your knowledge, and make important contacts during your studies.
Practical relevance is a top priority in the Business Law degree program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Every semester there are field trips to leading companies in Germany and abroad to complement the lectures. High-caliber guest lectures by company representatives provide you with insights into exciting topics and show you what happens behind the scenes.
As part of our Career Field Analysis seminar, our graduates present their current career field to you every semester and provide you with important advice for a smooth start to your career. As part of the mentoring program and various workshops, you will identify the best career fields for you and receive valuable tips and tricks for designing your studies with your career in mind.
The Company Fair brings students together with over 50 companies for networking at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Guest lectures by renowned companies as part of the M3 lectures also enable students to broaden their horizons. An open exchange is our top priority here. The job portal jobteaser supports you in your search for current job vacancies during your studies, internship offers, and opportunities to start your career.
Mainz – studying in style
At Mainz University of Applied Sciences, you will study in a modern, informal and individual setting – we focus on your future. Mainz, the city of Gutenberg, has a lot to offer with its historic old town, its beautiful location on the Rhine, and the Mainz 05 soccer club.
We know our students personally. With around 3,100 students, the School of Business is not too large and, with over 200 industry professionals serving as lecturers, we offer students direct access to real-world insights and wide-ranging expertise. The university offers the right location for studying, for working on projects, or for just exchanging ideas with fellow students.
Your advantages
- Individual support in semester groups (approx. 40 students)
- Open workstations with free wifi
- Library with OpenPlus
- Modern Mensa and cafeteria
- The university’s own tram stop right at the campus
- Great mobility with our semester ticket
We accompany you during your first steps into your studies with numerous events during the orientation week. You will forge your first contacts with students at the university, attend preparatory classes, and receive important tips on student life from the student representatives (AStA General Student Council, departmental student councils, and StuPa). If you have any questions about studying, our Academic Advisory Services team will be happy to help you.
Mainz is a popular student city in the heart of the Rhine-Main region. Statistically, one in every five people in Mainz is a student. This makes the city of Gutenberg one of the most important university locations in Germany. The distances here are short, whether it’s to Wiesbaden, downtown Frankfurt, or the airport. Mainz is also well-known as an interesting media location; ZDF, SWR and the Rhein-Main publishing group have their headquarters here.
The old town has its own flair with its narrow alleyways and stores. The downtown district also invites visitors to sit and relax in its charming squares. Breakfast at the market, Marktfrühstück, is a must for everyone who lives in Mainz; people meet for Weck, Worscht, Woi, which translates to a roll with sausage and some wine. One of the most beautiful places in Mainz is the banks of the Rhine, where many students spend their free time, especially when the sun is shining.
The Mainzer Fastnacht (carnival) and especially the Rosenmontagumzug (Rose Monday parade) offer a special experience that is a must for every newcomer to Mainz.
Soccer fans also get their money’s worth – Mainz 05’s stadium is located right next to the university in an attractive location. Eintracht Frankfurt fans also have their favorite club practically around the corner.
Specialized business lawyer – then what?
After completing your degree in Business Law, you will have very good and wide-ranging career prospects in both large companies and SMEs in industry, trade, and the service sector. Your potential employers will also include national and international business organizations, associations, and chambers.
Once you have completed your studies as a business lawyer, you will certainly not be bored ...
The Bachelor's degree in Business Law provides you with an ideal starting point for pursuing a Master's degree in Business Law. For example, you can further expand the skills you have acquired in the specializations (Employment Law and Human Resource Management, Compliance and White Collar Criminal Law, or Tax Law and Accounting) with the Master's degree programs we offer.
By completing our specialized Master's degree programs in Business Law (Employment Law and Human Resource Management), Business Law (Compliance and International Business Law), Auditing, and Taxation, you will become an expert with proven expertise in the respective fields.
Our degree program also offers you an ideal basis for preparing for the tax consultant and auditor exams. You can also consider a doctorate and an academic career after completing the degree.
FAQs
At least one module is offered in English each semester. The academic achievement/exam must also be completed in English.
Classes in the winter semester usually start in late September/early October, in the summer semester usually in mid-March. Our students have a lecture-free period, meaning a semester break, after the winter semester from the end of January to the middle of March and after the summer semester from the middle of July to the beginning of October. The given periods may shift slightly. The bachelor's degree in Business Law is a full-time program – classes are held Monday through Friday during the semester.
You may select a total of six options, four of which are mandatory. If you complete three out of four options from an area of specialization, this specialization will be indicated on your transcript.
You can find more information on specialization and options here.
The international orientation is extremely important in this degree program. A stay abroad is obligatory. You can choose between a one-semester study abroad program in combination with a 16-week internship in Germany or a 16-week internship abroad. Modules completed as part of your studies abroad can be recognized at Mainz University of Applied Sciences.
The orientation week for all first-semester students serves as a systematic introduction to studying. You will get to know your semester group and the university, attend introductory events, and have the opportunity to ask each other questions. The orientation week always takes place one week before classes begin – in the summer semester usually in the second week of March, in the winter semester usually in the last week of September.
The general university athletics (AHS) for our students are organized by JGU Mainz. The range of activities is varied – from A for aerobics or American football to archery, capoeira, jiu-jitsu, sailing, underwater rugby and Y for yoga. The athletic program includes health and general sports activities along with competitive sports. All you need to participate is your student ID. You can find both the complete list of activities and the registration procedures in the program booklet (only available in German).
