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LL.M.Master ofLaw Legalspecialist(LL.M.LS.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Elevate Your Legal Expertise – 100% Online
The LL.M. (Master of Laws) is a traditional and globally recognized academic model that focuses primarily on law and its associated management skills. This program does not only expand the knowledge of students with a direct legal background; it also provides essential expertise for executives, managers, and professionals who encounter legal challenges in their careers and need a more detailed, comprehensive understanding of the law.
Whether you are a practicing lawyer aiming for international advancement or a senior professional managing corporate compliance, finance, or governance, this LL.M. equips you with the legal depth and strategic skills to operate at the highest levels.
A Program for Legal Specialists and Beyond
While the LL.M. is the benchmark for advanced legal professionals, it is also designed for those who may not hold a full legal education but apply legal principles in their daily practice. Senior executives, compliance officers, corporate advisors, and policy experts all benefit from this program’s comprehensive overview of modern law.
Our curriculum provides a broad exploration of legal theory and practice, offering a structured insight into both national, international and European legal frameworks.
Curriculum Highlights
Your study journey takes you through the foundational pillars of law and governance, including:
Foundations of Legal Theory
Definition of fundamental legal concepts, identification of sources of law, and understanding the characteristics of legal norms and relationships.
Constitutional Law
Examination of constitutional principles, charters of fundamental rights and freedoms, and the role of international treaties.
Foundations of Private Law
Civil law and labor law fundamentals relevant to corporate and professional practice.
Foundations of Public Law
Criminal law, administrative law, and the interface with regulatory enforcement.
European Union & International Law
Evolution and significance of European integration, sources of EU law, and their binding force in national and corporate contexts.
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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Your professional future as Master of Laws
Why High-Performing Professionals Choose This MBA
Career ROI: Graduates of our Online LL.M. enter or accelerate careers such as:
International Legal Counsel in top corporations and global law firms
Head of Compliance / General Counsel in multinational organizations
Senior Legal Consultant or Partner in elite practices
This program is a powerful credential that signals authority, expertise, and readiness for leadership roles.
Internationally Recognized: Fully accredited and taught in English, this degree equips you for global leadership roles.
Practical & Executive-Focused: Unlike purely academic programs, this MBA in Leadership emphasizes applied knowledge across management, psychology, law, and strategic leadership—giving you the competitive edge to thrive.
International Legal Counsel
An International Legal Counsel is a highly skilled legal professional specializing in cross-border law, international contracts, and global compliance. In this executive role, you provide strategic legal advice to multinational corporations, ensuring adherence to international regulations, trade laws, and corporate governance standards. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex international agreements, managing legal risks in global operations, and representing the organization in high-stakes international disputes.
With expertise in areas such as international business law, arbitration, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks, International Legal Counsels play a critical role in protecting a company’s global interests. This career path is ideal for professionals aiming to work at the intersection of law, business, and international relations, offering opportunities in top law firms, multinational enterprises, and global institutions.
Head of Compliance
The Head of Compliance is a senior executive responsible for overseeing regulatory adherence, risk management, and corporate governance within an organization. This role ensures that the company operates in full compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies. As a strategic leader, the Head of Compliance develops and implements compliance frameworks, monitors operational processes, and advises the board and executive management on emerging regulatory risks. With strong expertise in corporate law, ethics, and international compliance standards, this position is crucial for safeguarding corporate integrity, minimizing legal exposure, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
Senior Legal Consultant
A Senior Legal Consultant is a highly experienced legal expert who provides strategic advice on complex legal matters, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Acting as a trusted advisor to executives and stakeholders, they analyze regulatory frameworks, draft and review contracts, and ensure organizations operate within international and national legal standards. With deep expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution, Senior Legal Consultants play a critical role in minimizing legal risks while supporting business growth and long-term sustainability. This career path is ideal for professionals aiming to combine advanced legal knowledge with leadership and consulting skills in dynamic global markets.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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