BA (Hons) in Business (Law) in Munich

The BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in Law is a six-semester, three-year program (180 ECTS) which is designed with an interdisciplinary focus. Courses comprise formative and summative assessment as well as group work and presentations.

This pathway provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management concepts, as well as specialist knowledge in laws affecting business, commerce, and employee relations, and corporate law and governance.

Program Structure

In the first year of this honors degree course, students will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT, and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, they will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to the legal framework within which businesses must operate to be compliant. Their studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.

The courses that form the curriculum of the BA (Hons) in Business (Law) are listed below.

Year 1

Semester 1

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Learning to Learn (5 ECTS)

Semester 2

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Introduction to Business Finance (5 ECTS)

Year 2

Semester 3

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Principles of Business Law
• Employee Relations and the Law
• Business Ethics and Research Practice (5 ECTS)

Semester 4

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Principles of Business Law
• Employee Relations and the Law
• Advanced Economic Perspectives (5 ECTS)

Year 3

Semester 5

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Capstone Project
• Data Management and Analytics
• Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Semester 6

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Law and Governance
• Advanced Business and Commercial Law
• Capstone Project

Degree Awarded

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programs of study.

Learning Outcomes

The BA (Hons) in Business (Law) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations. In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the various areas of law and underlying principles relating to a business context in addition to an understanding of the legal environment, the impact of law on society and business and the need for reform and development.
• Apply legal rules and principles relevant to a business context to hypothetical scenarios to reach a conclusion or suggest a resolution.
• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhanced strategic decision-making.

Upon the successful completion of any of the bachelor’s degrees available at EU, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, our programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.

EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.

Career Options

This BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in Law provides students with a firm grounding in business concepts and skills as well as knowledge of the legal framework in which businesses must operate. Upon successful completion of this degree program, graduates may wish to seek careers in the following job positions:

Compliance Officer

Compliance officers are responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an organization's compliance program to ensure that its business activities meet legal requirements and sector regulations. Their tasks include planning, implementing, and undertaking a risk assessment of current and new operations as well as creating and coordinating reporting channels for compliance. These professionals require legal knowledge and skills in risk assessment.

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing managers are responsible for creating and executing purchasing strategies within an organization. They will source and select vendors, negotiate prices and contractual terms and conditions, make orders, track deliveries, and monitor and forecast future demand levels, among others. Building trust with suppliers and clearly communicating and detailing product technical information is key for success.

The skills required to become a purchasing manager include negotiation, data collection, and analysis as well as leadership.

International Sales Manager

Selling products overseas is the responsibility of international sales managers. In charge of a specific geographical area, they work to optimize their product’s presence, distribution, and sales abroad within budget and to achieve an organization’s objectives. To succeed, these professionals need to have an in-depth understanding of the culture, laws, and market dynamics of the country in which they are selling.

An international sales manager will have strong interpersonal and communication skills for establishing trust with clients. They will be analytical, proactive and detailed in research, and good with numbers. Knowledge of finance and legal framework is needed.

Compliance Specialist

A compliance Specialist is an entry-level position. Usually reporting to a senior compliance officer, these professionals are tasked with ensuring that an organization complies with all legal regulations. They are frequently involved in internal audits carried out to identify business processes or practices which do not comply with legal requirements and must propose solutions and procedures to amend them. They will prepare reports for top management and must be up to date with constantly changing laws.

Areas of Work

This BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in law provides students with a solid foundation and skill set in business as well as the skills and knowledge of the legal framework in which organizations must operate. Graduates may consider working in the following professional fields:

• Employee & Labor Relations
• Purchasing
• Compliance
• Contracts