The Department of Business Studies provides business scientific education for students of the Faculty of Law, as well as for students from other faculties of Leiden University.

Our education is provided by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team of (university) lecturers. With the unique combination of different disciplines in our team, we can offer courses in various academic programs, such as the general Bachelor of Laws program, the specialization in Entrepreneurship & Management, and the minors in Business Studies and Business Administration. Additionally, we offer honours education within the Honours College Law.

Master Law & Business Administration

Starting from the academic year 2024-2025, we will offer the Law & Business Administration specialization within the Master of Laws (LLM) program. In this master’s program, you will take courses that combine legal and business knowledge and skills. By integrating these two fields, the program provides a broad and strong foundation for your future. With its unique combination of law and business administration, this LLM stands out both within and beyond the Leiden Law Faculty, offering a distinctive advantage when entering the job market after graduation.

This program is designed for students who thrive in an interdisciplinary environment. Throughout the course, we will not only analyze legal literature but also integrate relevant business administration knowledge, literature, and skills. Students will examine issues at the intersection of law and business administration, all within a small-scale learning environment that encourages personal interaction with lecturers. The course structure is as follows:

Semester I

• ILS: Law & Business Administration (5 EC)
• Corporate Governance (5 EC)
• Corporate Finance (5 EC)
• Digital Innovation & Transformation (5 EC)
• Practicum: Legal and Business Consulting (10 EC)

Semester II

• Strategic Change & Leadership (5 EC)
• Sustainability and Law (5 EC)
• Privatissimum Law & Business Administration (10 EC)
• Thesis (10 EC)

For more information on our Master’s program in Law & Business Administration, visit the faculty page through [this link].

Skills and Interdisciplinarity

The Department of Business Studies offers an interdisciplinary education where business scientific knowledge, management skills, and empirical abilities can be integrated into the academic major in the form of a specialization or minor. For law students, our courses are an excellent way to become a “t-shaped lawyer.”

The business world seeks ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals. Students who combine their academic major with courses from Business Studies have a competitive edge in the job market. They distinguish themselves from other graduates due to their interdisciplinary profile and broad skills. We teach students to be aware of recent developments in the field and encourage an entrepreneurial attitude. This is not only crucial for those planning to start their own business, but also for employees or leaders in a corporate setting. Additionally, we help students develop their skills in areas such as data analysis, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and change management.