Are you interested in shaping the world of tomorrow and finding solutions for complex issues at the intersection of business and law? Today’s dynamic working world requires networked thinking and brand new competences: The Master’s degree programme in Business and Law is designed specifically for this purpose and offers you a scientific and at the same time practice-oriented education at the nexus of business and law.
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The degree programme provides students with very specific insights into the different areas of business law. In addition, you can specialise in accordance with your particular interests and select individual specialisations from our wide range of altogether ten subjects (five subjects from law and five subjects from economics and business administration). Thanks to this unique interdisciplinary training, you will be able to master the numerous challenges that arise in a dynamic corporate environment.
This in-depth theoretical training prepares you to understand future developments in legal and economic research and to continue to develop in the spirit of “life-long learning”. The Master’s degree programme also enhances your career opportunities: Invest two years now – and benefit throughout your entire professional life.
Curious what the Master's degree programme in Business and Law is all about?
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.01. – 31.03.2025
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.07. – 31.10.2025
You will gain a range of scientific skills, and you can really put them to good use. Business management decisions often have far-reaching consequences: They determine the economic success of companies and public institutions – and ultimately people’s jobs. People who make knowledge-based decisions have a distinct advantage! Those who can also always be sure that they are on solid legal ground have a bonus that will pay dividends later.
In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.
Programme structure: a tabular overview
| Subject | Designation | ECTS credits |
| Compulsory subjects | Expansion of legal competences | 10 |
| Expansion of business competences | 8 | |
| Equality / gender studies | 6 | |
| Guided electives | Guided electives – law For the specialisation, choice of two subjects (12 ECTS credits each)
| 24 |
| Guided electives - management & economics For the specialisation, choice of two subjects (12 ECTS credits each)
| 24 | |
| Guided electives - specialised courses | 4 | |
| Guided electives – in-depth study | 12 | |
| Open electives | 8 | |
| Master’s thesis | Master’s thesis | 19 |
| Seminar(s) | 4 | |
| Final overall exam | 1 | |
| Total | 120 |
Practical training
During the Master’s degree programme, you can complete a relevant internship in a company in Austria or abroad, in public administration or in a non-profit organisation or a research institution (e.g. university), allowing you to put your knowledge and skills into practice.
Learning goals
| Graduates will be/have | Graduates will be able to |
| deep business knowledge | … demonstrate their in-depth understanding of the principles of business. |
| highly skilled at solving complex business problems | … evaluate current and future business challenges and implement and reflect appropriate solutions/methods. |
| highly skilled at solving complex legal problems | … evaluate current and future legal challenges and implement and reflect appropriate solutions/methods. |
| independent and reflected | … independently research challenges arising at the interface of business and law by drawing on their academic skills. |
There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
Continue to browse through this overview of all the elective subjects.
Admission to the Master’s Dregree Programme Business and Law must occur within the admission periods.
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master's degree programme in Business and Law in Klagenfurt.
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master's degree programme and whose first language is not the language in which the degree programme is conducted must provide evidence of language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
There are no limits to your career. This degree programme will equip you to compete and thrive in a dynamic professional environment. The Master’s degree programme also enhances your career opportunities: Invest two years now – and benefit throughout your entire professional life.
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Webredaktion22022-06-23 14:38:442022-06-23 14:38:45Live, and let live.The Master’s degree programme in Business and Law prepares you for your career in business. We provide you with the necessary knowledge in English business language. Regardless of whether you want to work in management in a Carinthian company or whether you are drawn to Amsterdam, Bangkok or Boston: This degree programme provides you with the best possible preparation. Complete a semester abroad during your studies and spend it at one of the university’s 250 or so partner universities. You won't need to worry about your finances – we have plenty of scholarships on offer.
Is the Master’s degree in Business and Law the right programme for me?
Are you interested in shaping the world of tomorrow and finding solutions for complex issues at the intersection of business and law? Today’s dynamic working world requires networked thinking and brand new competences: The Master’s degree programme in Business and Law is designed specifically for this purpose and offers you a scientific and at the same time practice-oriented education at the nexus of business and law.
Which Bachelor’s degrees allow me to continue straight onto this Master’s programme?
Business & Law and Business Administration at the University of Klagenfurt
What other relevant degrees allow me to enter the programme?
Other relevant programmes of at least the same level of higher education are degree programmes in economics or law or comparable programmes offered by a domestic or foreign university, university of applied sciences or another recognised post-secondary educational institution, provided that the following knowledge in the following fields has been acquired to the minimum extent specified in each case:
What is the language of instruction in this Master’s degree programme?
German. Students whose first language is not German must prove knowledge of the German language at level C1.
What are my career prospects after graduating?
Due to their professional, personal and social competences, graduates are qualified for top positions in the private and public sectors.
The following areas are particularly suitable:
Public enterprises and non-profit organisations
Where can I find out if I am eligible for admission?
Please contact the Programme Director by e-mail sandra [dot] vidoni [at] aau [dot] at
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Business and Law you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:
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