Commercial law, Bachelor of Laws

Part-time program @ FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management 

👉 The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Law (LL.B.) at FOM University combines legal and economic expertise to provide students with a solid foundation for a versatile career in business. The practical training covers topics such as general civil law, commercial and company law, contract drafting, compliance, as well as digital transformation, preparing graduates ideally for legal challenges in companies.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, UAS based in Essen (Germany)
The FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, founded in 1993, is a private, state-recognised university headquartered in Essen. It primarily offers part-time and dual bachelor's and master's programmes. With around 57,000 students and over 10,000 cooperation partners, it is one of the largest private universities in Europe. The university relies on a digital live study format for distance learning.
🎓 Field of Study Law
📜 Degree Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
⏳ Duration 7 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Management Basics, Legal Methods, Law of Obligations I, Cases Law of Obligations I, Time and Self-Management, Marketing & Media, Public Law, Law of Obligations II, Cases Law of Obligations II, Academic Writing, Supply Chain Management, Balance Sheet Law, Economic Criminal Law, Cases Economic Criminal Law, Project Management, Financing & Investment, Corporate Law, Labour Law, Cases Corporate Law, Digital Transformation, Turnaround Management, Negotiation & Contract, Insolvency Law, Project: Negotiation & Contract, ESG - Sustainability, Economics, Repetition of Business Law, Data Law & Legal Transformation, Cases Repetition of Business Law, Proposal, Thesis/Colloquium
📚 Electives Employment Law & Compliance, Legal Tech
📅 Enrollment Winter or summer semester
💶 Fees
from 345 € monthly
from 14990 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.fom.de

Admission requirements

You need to have a general higher education entrance qualification (A-levels), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or any other education recognized as equivalent, such as a completed training with three years of professional experience or a completed advanced training course.

In addition, current employment or company training is required. If you are currently not employed but aim to pursue a career, please contact FOM's student advisory service to jointly explore individual admission possibilities.

Details

The course in Business Law at FOM offers a comprehensive combination of legal and economic knowledge. The course is aimed at professionals and trainees who wish to acquire an academic degree alongside their professional activities. The program's particular flexibility allows students to complete their studies as Campus Study+ or in Digital Live Study.

The course provides a thorough understanding of contract management, compliance, as well as various legal and business areas over seven semesters. Students gain solid knowledge in commercial and company law, balance sheet law, as well as in the areas of financing, investment, and turnaround management. Skills in negotiation management and knowledge of digital transformation complement the professional profile and prepare for supporting companies in legal matters.

Management Basics: Basics of Business Administration, Economics, Law, and Entrepreneurship, Product-Company Life Cycle

Legal Methods: Basic legal methods and work techniques, Preparation for law studies, Law and Legal Fields

Civil Code I: General Part of the Civil Code, Legal Subjects & Objects, Declaration of Intent & Legal Transactions

Marketing & Media: Strategic and Operational Marketing, Basics of the Media Industry, Offline & Online Media

Public Law: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, European Law

Balance Sheet Law: Commercial financial reporting, Methods of balance sheet analysis, Balance sheet tax law

Business Criminal Law: Principle of guilt, Perpetration and Participation, Fraud and Embezzlement, Financial Crime

Financing & Investment: Stakeholder vs. Shareholder Management, Financial and Business Planning, Company Valuation

Negotiation & Contract: Negotiation strategy, tactics, style, and rhetoric, Contract theory

Insolvency Law: Insolvency proceedings, Application and Liability Law, Creditor Autonomy

Data Law & Legal Transformation: Data storage and data analysis systems, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger systems, Business models of industrial legal services

The course concludes with a nationally and internationally recognized Bachelor of Laws degree and offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as economic auditing, legal case resolution, and contract negotiations from companies to consulting activities for startups and small businesses.

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