Programme Overview

The MSc in business law, responsible business conduct (RBC) & compliance prepares students for a range of emerging roles in the dynamic fields of regulatory compliance and legal oversight. Graduates will be well-equipped to take on responsibilities in positions such as regulatory compliance expert, in-house legal officer, and legal compliance specialist. These roles are critical for multinational companies, financial institutions, accounting firms, and international organisations navigating complex regulatory frameworks.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

SEMESTER 1
RBC - BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW
→ Economic sanctions & investment law principles
→ Commercial contracts
→ Intellectual property law
→ Corporate deviance
→ Financial and banking law
→ Advanced corporate law and M&A
SEMESTER 2
RBC - LAW AND DIGITALISATION
→ Cloud and data law
→ Cybersecurity
→ Blockchain, smart contracts
→ Digital finance
→ Litigation risks
SEMESTERS 1 & 2
RBC - SUSTAINABILITY
→ Extra financial & sustainability reporting
→ Sustainable finance
→ Business law & human rights
→ Climate change risks and obligations
→ Civil and criminal litigation risks
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
→ Antitrust, anticorruption & financial crimes
→ AI & FinTech regulation
→ Commercial contracts drafting
→ Project management skills
→ 4- to 6-month internship

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s)

• 3 to 4 years of higher education

Tuition & Fees

Between 18 000 and 27 500 EUR

Studies level – required diploma:

What are the admission requirements for the MSc Business Law programme?

Applicants must hold an M1 or M2 degree issued by a French or international institution (Business School, Law School, Engineering School, IEP, or an equivalent qualification).

The selection process for the MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance is conducted in two stages:

• Evaluation of the application file
• An English interview, lasting 20 to 30 minutes, with a panel composed of the program director and another academic member or a professional representative (from a company, law firm, etc.).

The application file must include the following documents:

• The most recent degrees obtained
• Post-Baccalaureate transcripts (Bachelor’s, Licence, M1, or M2, if applicable)
• CV
• English proficiency test results: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS, unless the applicant is a native English speaker or has completed their previous studies in English.
• A recommendation letter from a professor, company, consultancy, law firm, or institution (optional but advantageous).

Employment opportunities & career impact

Employment opportunities

Career prospects after the MSc Business Law

• In-house legal officers for multinational companies
• In-house regulatory compliance officers for multinational companies
• Legal compliance experts for the financial industry
• Regulatory compliance experts for the financial industry
• Legal experts for accounting firms
• Regulatory compliance experts for accounting firms
• Legal experts for international organisations
• Regulatory compliance experts for international organisations
• Compliance professionals for supervisory authorities
• Lawyers in corporate law practices for international law firms

Application Deadlines

Session 1

Application deadlines

The selection period for the intake at KEDGE runs from October to July. Several interview sessions are offered until the programme is filled.

Application deadline precision

Short Track :

Admission level : International Bachelor's degree (4 years)

Duration : 18 months

Degree : Master of Science

Campus : Paris

Language : English

Long Track :

Admission level : Bachelor's degree

Duration : 24 months

Degree : Master of Science

Campus : Paris

Language : English

Faculty profiles

KEDGE Business School is a leading French management school with campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon, as well as associated campuses in France, China, Africa and India.

The KEDGE community brings together 16,000 students of 32% international origin, 224 permanent faculty members, 365 partner universities worldwide, and a network of 90,000 alumni. The school offers 40 programmes in management and design, combining academic excellence, innovation and international exposure.

With various research centres, 300 corporate partners and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, KEDGE fosters innovation, impact and sustainable growth.

Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation, the school is committed to ecological and social transition, equal opportunities and student well-being. KEDGE holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, is EESPIG and Qualiopi certified, and ranks among the top European business schools.

Campus facilities & Student life

A strategic location

Located in the heart of the city in the exceptional Lumière Building, one of Paris's largest business centres (and business ecosystems), KEDGE Paris is a place of versatility, designed as a bridge between innovation and people, placing entrepreneurship at the centre of the school's philosophy.

Located within the 135,000m2 Lumière building and  spread over 2 floors, it is comprised of two wings linked by a central atrium of 52,000m2. The school not only responds to a functional and technological role  but also brings in an emotional factor, a necessity to meet the aspirations of its different audiences. Everything is based on the profound renewal of teaching by placing entrepreneurship at the centre of the school's philosophy.

Outstanding facilities

• Various catering areas, including numerous company restaurants
• Sports facilities
• A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (the National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport, with a wide range of accommodation
• A huge co-working area allowing for better collaboration between students and staff and adaptable rooms with a reception capacity of between 40 and 200 students
• An enhanced digital experience: immersive rooms will enable students to work on practical case studies and a giant screen will be constantly streaming classes or conferences held on the school’s other sites.

An enhanced student experience

KEDGE's campus revolves around 4 main axes: modularity, flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness.

To respond to new educational, organisational and digital developments, KEDGE Paris wanted to revolutionise the student experience by creating the campus of tomorrow, a place entirely dedicated to educational innovation whereby best practices will be replicated in the school's other locations.

KEDGE also shares its facilities with major companies including: Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale and the Ministry of the Interior.

The campus’ academic activities are focused on executive education programmes and the best MS and MSc programmes developed in the region.

Admission process

Steps

Application

Application start dates	October to July
Application Form	Application process entirely online

Mandatory testing for application process

Language level tests

TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Duolingo, PTE

Admission exams

No

No mandatory tests

GMAT / GRE score will be to the candidate’s advantage

Personal interview in the process selection

This is a 30-minute online interview for all applicants regardless of their nationality or location. As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from KEDGE to organise your interview.

Application Checklist

Academic documents required

• Undergraduate Diploma copy
• GPA results

Administrative documents required

• 2 Photographs
• Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
• Photocopy of university degree

Scholarships & Financial Aid

At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems. This is why we have launched a financial support plan tailored to international candidates' backgrounds, countries of origin, situation, and prior educational achievements:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 28.
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Social scholarship for registered students in full-time initial training who need financial assistance
- Solidarity scholarship for international applicants who need financial assistance to finance their studies
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school
- Kirsten Hoey scholarship for students from the USA
- Eiffel Excellence scholarship for students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in France

See all scholarships

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