Business Law

Master EU law and its connection to international frameworks, preparing you to navigate today’s legal challenges in business. This program focuses among others on digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability, giving you the expertise to work in multinational corporations or leading law firms.

Gain a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks governing businesses in the European Union, while also considering international perspectives. This program covers key aspects of European and international company law, including corporate restructuring, company formation and financing, and takeover regulations. You will analyse EU primary and secondary legislation, case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union, and laws from relevant jurisdictions. By the end of the program, you will understand how international, European, and national laws interact in business regulation, preparing you to navigate today’s complex legal landscape, including challenges in digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability.

Future career opportunities

With in-depth knowledge of EU business law and decision-making, graduates are well-prepared for careers in law, lobbying, or consultancy worldwide. You could work for financial institutions, multinational corporations, listed companies, governmental bodies, or NGOs. This degree also provides a strong foundation for legal positions within the European Commission or a career in research.

Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in both the public and private sectors. With expertise in European and international business law, you will be ready to navigate the complexities of legal frameworks that impact businesses operating within and beyond the European Union.

This program is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

Courses include:

• International and EU Law Skills
• Master's thesis
• European and Comparative Company Law
• European Commercial Law
• European Competition Law and Evolving Markets
• European Insolvency Law

• Litigating in the EU

Electives:

• Legal and economic perspectives on European financial law
• Global environmental justice
• Current issues in the EU single market
• European public procurement law
• International and Comparative Copyright Law
• International arbitration
• Digital Dispute Resolution