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Business Administration: Management and Law - Master's Programme
The study program "M.A. Wirtschafts- und Rechtswissenschaften (Business Administration, Economics and Law)" will be continued under the name "M.A. Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Management und Recht (Business Administration: Management and Law)" from winter term 2023/24.
If you have any questions (e. g. study content, course of studies), please feel free to contact the academic counselling of the "M.A. Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Management und Recht" at: . For questions regarding application, admission and enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office:
The four-semester Master's programme in Business Administration, Economics and Law at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg offers a combination of interdisciplinary modules and a wide range of specializations to choose from. A requirement for admission to this Master's degree programme is a Bachelor’s degree in economics or law, with additional business-related qualifications. The aim of the Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics and Law is to impart in-depth knowledge of both economics and law and also the interdisciplinary links between these subjects.
The University of Oldenburg is able to offer exceptionally good conditions for this two-track and interdisciplinary programme of studies as it has a long tradition of linking economics and law in a variety of degree programmes.
Study Design and Contents
Focus Areas
The research-oriented specialization sustainability management focuses on the challenges and opportunities of corporate sustainability management. The question is how successful corporate action can be reconciled with ecological framework conditions such as climate change and at the same time be designed in a socially responsible manner.
Accounting, Finance, Taxation (AFT)
In this specialization, students acquire key competences in accounting, finance, and taxation. Depending on their individual preferences, they may choose to study elective courses focusing on auditing and taxation, or finance and banking, to prepare for a career in these or related fields.
Management (UF)
The management specialization teaches current management concepts from both a quantitative and a qualitative perspective as well as the structure of modern business management. This program is designed in particular for students who wish to become managers or start their own businesses.
Law of Business/Business Law (RdW)
There are close connections and clear interactions between law and business. The "Law of Business" specialization aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of both law and business. Students should develop the ability to solve problems at the interface of law and business. A prerequisite for this in-depth study is a basic knowledge of business administration and law. One example of this is the Oldenburg BA "Business Administration and Law“ (Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit juristischem Schwerpunkt). However, similar courses of study at other universities also enable students for this specialization. Because of its breadth of content, the program qualifies students for management positions in business, but also in associations and other areas of society.
Foreign Language Skills
German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:
- DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
- TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) on Level B2 or
- if applicants have a university degree in an English-language degree programme obtained in a country with English or German as the official language
- The following language tests are accepted by the admission committee: ICFE, EFC, ELSA, TELC, TOEFL, TOEIC, ILEC, EFB (min. Level 3), PTE, IELTS (Academic), SEFIC, BEC (min. vantage), Cambridge Zertifikate and the language test of the Language Centre of the University of Oldenburg
The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment and must not be older than 2 years. Applicants who need a preparatory German course before commencing their studies must present their knowledge of English with their application.
For other proof possiblities see: Language requirementsCareers and Areas of Employment
This degree programme imparts an in-depth knowledge of conceptual perspectives as well as analytical methodology relating to economics and law, opening up a wide range of career opportunities in the above-mentioned fields of activity, while also laying the foundations for further academic qualification.
Target Group/Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from prior studies in Economics including Law units or Law including Economics units or in a closely related field
- at least 18 ECTS in Business Administration and
- at least 12 ECTS in Economics as well as
- at least 12 ECTS in Law.
- English language proficiency at the level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (not older than 2 years), see Foreign language skills
- If applicable proof of academic work or practical experience (e.g. placements, internships) and social activities (see admission regulations §4 (2))
Application/Admission Procedures
The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 July.