Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsrecht

School of Business

Do you want to understand economic contexts and actively contribute to shaping the law? On the German programme in Wirtschaftsrecht, you will combine legal thinking with business manage-ment expertise in a practical and versatile way, offering excellent career prospects at the intersec-tion of law and business.

Factsheet

Degree: Bachelor of Science FHNW in Wirtschaftsrecht
Study mode: Flexitime, Full-time and Part-time
Learning mode: Onsite and Online
ECTS credits: 180
Next start: 14.9.2026
Duration: 3 to 4 years
Teaching language: German (occasionally also modules in English)
Place: Brugg-Windisch
Stay abroad: Possible
Application fee: CHF 200
Semester fee: CHF 750 for residents of Switzerland (for details, see fees)

At a glance

Personalised support: The course includes a comprehensive personal development programme. Whether you want to enhance your personal or social skills, or simply discuss your studies, we offer the right support for you.
Flexibility: The programme is highly flexible in both content and scheduling. For part-time students, for example, you only need to dedicate one day per week to your studies.
Practical focus: You benefit not only from lecturers with extensive practical experience but also from hands-on learning through project-based methods, moot courts, and law clinics.

Why study this?

With the Bachelor’s degree in Wirtschaftsrecht, you operate at the intersection of business and law– approaching challenges in an interdisciplinary, solution-oriented, and practical way.

As a graduate, you will be able to analyse and resolve business law issues, understand regulatory frameworks, and provide expert guidance to companies, authorities, and organisations. Your studies equip you with exactly what today’s job market demands: legal reasoning, economic insight, and a strong sense of ethical responsibility.

What will set you apart after graduation are solid, practice-oriented skills in law and economics, a keen awareness of legal opportunities and risks, effective conflict resolution abilities, and communication skills tailored to the commercial law environment.

Career prospects

The Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftsrecht provides you with a foundation for a career in, for example, the following professional environments:

Management consulting & compliance

Human resources & employment law

Contract management & auditing

Authorities & Administration

Justice & Legal Services

Prospects for master's studies

Want to continue studying after your bachelor's degree? Starting in the autumn semester of 2026/27, our Bachelor’s degree in Wirtschaftsrecht will allow you to enrol in a Master's programme at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lucerne, subject to certain conditions (Passerelle). Prerequisite: You must have completed the corresponding specialisation ‘Preparation for Master's at UNILU’ during your last two semesters with us.

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Structure & programme contents

Study content

In the Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftsrecht, you combine legal thinking with economic understanding – step by step, thoroughly, and with plenty of room to shape your own path. You can choose between the full-time or part-time/flexible model and tailor your studies to your personal interests. About two-thirds of the content comes from the field of law, and roughly one-third from economics, with the final balance determined by you. The range of modules is broad and closely aligned with current economic and societal developments: alongside traditional legal subjects, the curriculum also includes topics such as the legal aspects of digitalisation and sustainability.

Study structure

Study full-time or part-time

Degree course structure

Personal development programme

Projects and Practical Experience

Specialisations

In the specialisation module area, you can deepen your knowledge in a topic of your choice. There are more than ten different options available, including a specialisation in law (Preparation for UNILU Master’s) and another in a law-related field such as compliance management.

International

The FHNW School of Business offers numerous opportunities to gain international experience – from semesters abroad and double degrees to summer/winter schools, as well as virtual exchange formats and international projects. These opportunities will help you to develop professionally and personally, and will also prepare you for an international career.