Master of Banking and Capital Markets Law

Graduates develop a clear understanding of the legal and business foundations of bank and corporate financing, as well as their regulatory treatment. They acquire comprehensive knowledge of the economic and legal parameters and instruments needed to analyse, structure, and manage financing transactions — and to evaluate the regulatory oversight of the parties involved.

Graduates are equipped to carry out sophisticated analyses of legal and business challenges in financing transactions and to develop solution concepts built on interdisciplinary thinking. They learn to investigate research questions in order to strengthen their advisory capabilities in complex scenarios. They are able to evaluate investment- and financing-related business models and transactions from a regulatory perspective, negotiate successfully and efficiently, and support lenders, companies, and investors through every stage of a financing or investment process — always with the highest level of professional expertise.

Graduates communicate with professionalism and confidence, and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. They conduct negotiations independently, whether representing a bank before supervisory authorities (national or ECB), or advising on corporate law transactions — at the level of a senior executive, a partner in a consultancy, or a law firm.

Graduates are able to design and manage financial transactions while applying the relevant regulatory frameworks. They understand the boundaries and responsibilities of their professional actions and critically reflect on their decisions.

The programme is structured for working professionals. Teaching takes place in monthly block modules (Thu–Sat) at Frankfurt School, combined with project-based self-study phases. This allows you to balance full-time employment with study.

Yes. Frankfurt School offers several scholarships for outstanding and committed applicants, such as the Corporate Governance Diversity Scholarship. We also support you in exploring further funding options, including education funds and external scholarships.

We are happy to provide an initial, individual assessment of your documents. Please send them by e-mail to masters@fs.de or use the CV Check on our website. Please note that the final admission decision will only be made once your complete application has been received.

Exams include written assignments, individual and group presentations, as well as examinations during the on-campus teaching phases.

The course is taught in German. The minimum requirement for participation is therefore language level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Please submit appropriate proof if German is not your native language and/or you did not complete your first degree in German.