Law and Business Administration and Management

4 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University of Barcelona

Program Overview

If you’re excited by both the power of law and the strategy of business, this dual degree gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll train to think like a lawyer and act like a business leader, studying legal systems, corporate strategy, finance, and management so you can confidently work where law and business intersect.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 — Building Strong Foundations

Your first year lays the academic groundwork in both disciplines. You’ll explore core subjects like Introduction to Law, Business Organization, and Principles of Economics, helping you understand how legal systems shape markets and how businesses operate within regulatory frameworks.

Year 2 — Understanding Legal & Economic Systems

You’ll go deeper into how institutions and companies function. Courses such as Constitutional Law, Microeconomics, and Financial Accounting strengthen your legal reasoning while building your ability to interpret financial information and economic behavior.

Year 3 — Corporate & Regulatory Environment

This year connects law and business in practical ways. Through subjects like Commercial Law, Company Law, and Management Accounting, you’ll learn how companies are formed, governed, and financially managed within legal boundaries.

Year 4 — Strategy, Finance & Global Perspective

Your focus shifts toward high-level decision-making. With modules such as Corporate Finance, International Economic Law, and Strategic Management, you’ll develop the skills to guide organizations through complex financial, legal, and global challenges.

Year 5 — Specialisation & Professional Preparation

In your final year, you refine your expertise and prepare for professional practice. You’ll study areas like Tax Law, Labour Law, and Business Policy, while completing a final project that integrates your legal and business knowledge in a real-world context.

Focus Areas

Corporate Law, Business Management, Commercial Regulation, Finance & Accounting, Economic Policy, Corporate Strategy, Taxation, Labour Relations, International Business Law

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal reasoning and analytical skills, business decision-making and leadership ability, financial and economic literacy, understanding of corporate regulation and compliance, professional communication and negotiation skills, readiness for legal and corporate careers

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Official dual bachelor’s degree awarded by the University of Barcelona, aligned with Spanish higher education standards and professional pathways in law, business management, consulting, finance, taxation, and corporate advisory careers.

Reputation (Employability & Recognition)

The University of Barcelona is widely recognized for academic excellence and strong graduate employability, with its Faculties of Law and Economics & Business known for producing highly versatile professionals prepared for leading roles in companies, law firms, public institutions, and international organizations.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Barcelona, this dual degree is designed to go beyond textbooks. You won’t just study law and business in theory — you’ll experience how they work in real professional settings. From day one, you’re supported by strong academic guidance, hands-on learning approaches, and access to excellent university facilities that help you turn classroom knowledge into practical skills.

UB also provides an environment where independent research, teamwork, and professional preparation are part of everyday student life:

Internships & Career Support — Through the Faculty of Economics and Business, you can apply for internships in companies and organisations, gaining real workplace experience while receiving guidance from the Faculty’s Professional Careers Office.
Case Studies & Group Projects — Many subjects in areas like commercial law, company law, and management involve analysing real cases, solving business problems in teams, and presenting solutions — just like in professional legal and corporate environments.
Extensive Library Network — You’ll have access to UB’s large library system, including specialised law and business collections, research databases, academic journals, and quiet study spaces that support your coursework and final projects.
International Practice Opportunities — The university also supports students interested in international internships and professional experiences, helping you build global exposure alongside your studies.

Progression & Future Opportunities

By the time you graduate from this dual degree, you’ll be ready to step confidently into roles where legal expertise and business strategy come together. Many graduates move into careers such as Corporate Lawyer, Business Legal Advisor, Management Consultant, or Compliance Officer, working at the heart of companies, law firms, and advisory organisations. Because you understand both the legal framework and the business engine behind organisations, you stand out as a versatile professional employers actively look for:

Dedicated career support — The university’s career services help you prepare for the job market with guidance, workshops, employer connections, and structured support to plan your professional path.
Strong employability outcomes — Graduates from the law and business faculties are known for successfully entering corporate, legal, consulting, and public-sector careers thanks to their balanced skill set.
University–industry connections — Close links with companies, institutions, and professional networks create pathways to internships, placements, and early career opportunities.
Recognised degree value — Earning two official bachelor’s degrees from a respected public university adds strong long-term credibility to your CV across legal and business professions.
Versatile graduation pathways — Alumni move into private companies, law firms, financial institutions, government bodies, and international organisations.

Further Academic Progression:
If you decide to continue studying, this program gives you excellent flexibility. You can pursue specialised master’s degrees in areas like Corporate Law, International Business, Finance, Management, or Public Policy, or continue toward professional legal training pathways. With your combined background, you’re also well prepared for interdisciplinary postgraduate programs that blend law, economics, and global business.