Bachelor in Business Economics and Commercial Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Copenhagen Business School

Program Overview

The BSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law at Copenhagen Business School is a dynamic three-year program that blends core business skills with essential legal knowledge, preparing you to navigate contracts, regulations, and global trade in today's fast-paced corporate world. It's perfect for ambitious students who love business but want a competitive edge through law—think future managers, consultants, or entrepreneurs who can spot risks and opportunities others miss.


Curriculum Structure
Year 1
builds your foundation in business fundamentals and introductory law, helping you understand how companies operate within legal boundaries. You'll dive into courses like Arbejdsret (employment law essentials), Formueret (property and finance law), and Finansielle virksomheder - reguleringen (regulation of financial businesses), gaining practical insights into everyday legal challenges businesses face while exploring economics and management basics. This year sets you up to think like a business leader who knows the rules of the game.

Year 2 ramps up with international perspectives, sharpening your ability to handle cross-border deals and strategies. Key courses include International Commercial Law, where you'll master global trade rules, case law, and dispute resolution, alongside International Business Environment and Business Strategy and SDGs, teaching you how law intersects with sustainable global markets. You'll emerge ready to analyze complex scenarios and advise on real-world business expansions.

Year 3 focuses on advanced integration, electives, and real-world application through projects or internships, solidifying your expertise. Expect courses like International Business Strategy, Applied Pricing Management: Behavior, Strategy, and Customer Value, and options in Commercial Law / Business Law areas such as contract enforcement and market regulations, culminating in skills to lead legal-business teams. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of strategic projects that showcase your dual expertise.


Focus areas
International trade law, contract and obligations law, company law, market regulations, EU business law, finance and property law, plus business strategy, economics, and corporate social responsibility—drawing directly from CBS Law's core research themes.

Learning outcomes
Graduates can explain international commercial legislation and case law, analyze businesses' legal positions, identify problems in complex materials, and provide solutions through critical legal arguments—while applying business strategy to global markets.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
This program aligns with CBS's Cand.merc.(jur.) pathway in business economics and commercial law, emphasizing EU/Danish business law, and is supported by the Department of Business Humanities and Law's expertise in commerce, transactions, and corporate organization.

Reputation (employability rankings)
CBS bachelor's programs, including business-law hybrids, consistently rank among Europe's top for employability, with graduates landing roles in consulting, finance, and international trade—bolstered by the school's triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and strong global partnerships.

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law, you'll dive into practical, hands-on learning that builds real-world skills in business and law right from the start. Through courses like Akademisk Internship (15 ECTS), you'll gain direct work experience in relevant fields, applying what you learn to actual business challenges. You'll tackle group-based projects in subjects like International Commercial Law, where you'll analyze complex cases, identify legal issues for businesses, and develop solutions—honing teamwork and problem-solving in a global context. Courses across commercial law, business strategy, and economics emphasize critical thinking with real cases, preparing you to navigate legal and commercial dilemmas faced by companies today.

Here are some standout experiential opportunities tailored to this program:
- Akademisk Internship (15 ECTS): A dedicated internship course giving you 15 ECTS credits for professional placement in business or law-related roles, bridging theory and practice.
- Group projects in key courses: Collaborate on case studies in International Commercial Law (7.5 ECTS) and Arbejdsret (employment law, 7.5 ECTS), dissecting international legislation, business positions, and legal arguments.
- Business law-focused research at CBS Law: Access the department's expertise in commerce, transactions, markets, and corporate responsibility, with empirical methods to explore law's role in business.
- Interdisciplinary tools via Department of Business Humanities and Law: Engage with real-world partners in courses on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business law, fostering reflective, practical application.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law, you'll dive into experiential learning right from the start, building real-world skills in business law through hands-on courses that tackle international contracts, regulations, and corporate challenges. You'll analyze complex cases, craft legal arguments for businesses operating globally, and apply concepts like EU market law and company law to practical scenarios, all while using CBS's dedicated research environments at CBS Law to explore how law shapes commerce and society. This approach ensures you're not just studying theory—you're preparing to solve actual business problems.

Here are some standout ways the program delivers practical experience::

- Akademisk Internship (15 ECTS): A dedicated academic internship course lets you gain 15 ECTS credits working in real business settings, applying commercial law knowledge directly to professional roles.
- Group projects in law-focused courses: Courses like International Commercial Law and Arbejdsret involve group work on case studies, where you'll identify legal issues, debate solutions, and present arguments based on international legislation and business cases.
- CBS Law research facilities: Access CBS Law's specialized research areas in Commerce, Transactions and Law & Economics (covering contract law, IP, and arbitration) and The Market (including EU law and competition law), designed for hands-on legal analysis combined with business strategy.
- Department of Business Humanities and Law resources: Tap into facilities supporting business law and society themes, with interdisciplinary projects linking law to entrepreneurship, governance, and real-world economic organization.

 

Program Key Stats

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kr 150
Sept Intake : 5th Jul


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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Country Requirements

Career Options

  • Legal and HR departments
  • Consulting firms
  • Audit and law firms
  • Public institutions
  • Financial sector
  • International trade and compliance
  • Corporate lawyer
  • M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)
  • Advisor for companies in complex transactions and strategic decisions
  • Management

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