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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Commercial Law under the number 135507c. Who is the Distance Learning Course in Business Law at Euro-FH Suitable For?
The distance learning course in Business Law is aimed at professionals and prospective students who want to gain solid qualifications at the interface of business and law. You belong to the target group if you already have commercial or legal prior knowledge or want to establish yourself professionally in companies, law firms, or administration. The programme is especially suitable for specialists from trade, services, banking, insurance, personnel-intensive sectors, or the areas of tax consultancy, auditing, as well as legal and personnel departments. A large proportion of students use the part-time format to specifically prepare for the next step in their career or to reposition themselves professionally.
Admission Requirements for the Bachelor in Business Law (LL.B.)
The formal admission requirements at Euro-FH include the following options:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
- Without (advanced) school-leaving certificate: A successfully completed, subject-specific advanced training examination relevant to the course (for example Meisterin, Meister, Fachwirtin, Fachwirt, Betriebswirt/in IHK, state-certified business economist) or an equivalent subject-specific qualification, plus a counselling interview
- Alternatively: A minimum two-year vocational training with at least three years of relevant professional experience related to business or law, plus counselling interview
- A professional practical activity of at least twelve weeks is required (with university entrance qualification) – ideally with a legal or business-related context
On a personal level, you should have an interest in legal fundamentals and economic contexts. Analytical thinking, careful working methods, and the willingness to independently schedule around 15 hours per week for study alongside work or other commitments on a regular basis are required. Initial practical experience in a commercial or legal environment is advantageous but not mandatory. Communication skills, proficiency in English (especially business-related and legal English), and openness to digital learning methods support your study success.
What study content awaits you in the Bachelor of Business Law?
In the distance learning programme Business Law at Euro-FH, you acquire comprehensive skills at the interface between law and business. About 60 % of the content is legally oriented and provides you with in-depth knowledge in civil law, commercial and corporate law, labour law as well as tax law and compliance. Approximately 30 % of the curriculum is devoted to business administration, including financing, accounting, controlling and corporate management. The remaining 10 % impart overarching key qualifications such as negotiation, communication skills and intercultural management.
- Legal fundamentals: contract law, business private law, labour and corporate law, tax law, law of corporate management
- Economics: basics of business administration, accounting, financial management, marketing and sales
- Key competencies: business English, negotiation skills, intercultural communication, Legal English and basics of US law
- Access to beck-online with legal specialist information, statutory texts and commentaries
You can set an individual focus with a specialisation and deepen your knowledge in one of four areas: Financial Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales or Tax and Audit.
How does the distance learning Business Law programme at Euro-FH work?
The programme can be completed flexibly within 36 (full-time) or 48 months (part-time), with the option of a fee-free extension of 18 or 24 months respectively. You can start at any time and work through the modules at your own pace. Learning materials are provided digitally, supplemented by webinars, online learning environments and the digital AI learning assistant KILEA for individual support.
- You take exams flexibly every month online or at nationwide examination centres
- Practice-oriented contact phases include five two-day seminars, one online seminar and a 14-day international seminar at a partner university abroad
- Interactive elements such as case studies, business simulations and project work prepare you for real professional challenges
Prior achievements from previous training and further education, as well as academic credits, can be recognised, thus reducing both the duration of study and the costs.
What career paths are open to you after the Bachelor of Business Law?
A degree in Business Law opens up a wide range of employment opportunities in companies, law firms and organisations that require professional interfaces between law and business. Typical fields of activity include:
- Legal clerical work and consulting in companies
- Working in legal departments, human resources departments and compliance management
- Specialist positions in tax consultancy and auditing firms
- Leadership and specialist roles in marketing and sales, particularly with a focus on legally compliant product development and contract drafting
- Procurement of legal services as well as support positions in law firms
With the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), the required professional experience for later tax advisor training is reduced to two or three years. The international orientation – especially through the study abroad seminar and the module “Legal English” – also qualifies you for work in internationally operating companies and organisations.
What costs must you expect for the Bachelor of Business Law – and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees amount to 279 euros per month in the 48-month variant. For the entire programme (standard period of study), this results in a total sum of 13,392 euros. A free extension of the supervision period is possible. With a shortened study duration (36 months), the monthly rate and total costs change accordingly.
- Flexible payment models starting from 209 euros monthly are available
- You can save time and fees by recognising previously completed achievements
- Funding options such as BAföG or employer sponsorship may be utilised
- Tax deductibility of tuition fees as work-related expenses is possible
A free four-week trial phase at the beginning of the course gives you the opportunity to test the offer risk-free.
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