KEDGE Business School
MSc Business Law
Business School
Key Information about the MSc Business Law in KEDGE Business School
The MSc Business Law at KEDGE Business School is ranked this year in the master Innovation Awards. Programme Director(s): Andra COTIGA - Programme Director.
The programme is available in a full-time format
The total length of the program is 1 year
All courses are taught in English
Director's message
Introduced in 2025 the MSc (Master of Science) in Business Law is designed for individuals who aspire to acquire dual expertise and take on significant roles in the corporate world. KEDGE Business School offers a programme that prepares future leaders to help companies navigate legal risks and align business strategies with ever-evolving regulations. By blending business, law, and ethics, this programme equips students with the skills to become trusted advisers and contribute meaningfully to the success of global enterprises. Perfectly aligned with the needs of today’s fast-changing market and the growing demand for companies to comply with evolving regulations. Focused on international perspectives, it trains students to master business law and responsible business conduct.
All about this master
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 18 000 €
Pathway course: 9 700 euros
Master of Science (MSc): 18 000 euros
Employment opportunities & career impact
Annual salary after graduation
- Average salary : 60 000 €
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
Application deadline precision
The selection period runs from October to July.
Faculty profiles
KEDGE Business School is a benchmark French business school with 4 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), 4 associated campuses in France (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan,) and 5 associated campuses abroad (2 in China, in Shanghai and Suzhou, 2 in Africa in Dakar and in Adibjan, and 1 in India at Mumbai). The KEDGE community is made up of 16,000 students (32% of whom are international students), 224 full-time lecturers (46% of whom are international), 388 international academic partners and 94,000 graduates worldwide. KEDGE offers a portfolio of 40 training programmes in management and design for students and industry professionals. It also provides customised educational programmes for businesses at national and international levels. Since 2020, KEDGE has established its own Apprenticeship Training Centre (CFA). Through its KEDGE IMPAKT strategy and its Foundation under the aegis of the Fondation de France, the school accelerates ecological and social transitions and empowers youth. It is committed to equal opportunities, student well-being, and supporting innovation and impactful projects to build a sustainable future. KEDGE Business School is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-accredited, EESPIG, BSIS and Qualiopi-certified and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. It is also recognised by the French government, with officially approved programmes. KEDGE is ranked 32nd by the Financial Times in the European Business School rankings and 24th globally for its Executive MBA in 2025.
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.
How to Apply?
Admission process
Steps
Online application on join.kedge.edu
7 key steps to follow to apply online
1. Create your profile on join.kedge.edu
2. Choose a programme
3. Apply for a merit scholarship*
4. Answer motivational questions
5. Upload the mandatory documents:
-A CV
-A piece of identification (ID card or passport)
-The last diploma obtained
-Transcripts from the latest diploma
-Proof of enrolment (current academic year), if applicable.
-Proof of English score (as mentionned in the dedicated section)***
6. Upload the optional documents:
-Additional diplomas
-A letter of recommendation
-A certificate of employment.
7. Pay the application fee of 120€** per credit card to complete the application.
*For international candidates only.
**Any application for which the fees have not been paid will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. This application fee is non-refundable and cannot be used for applications to other KEDGE programmes.
***This requirement may be waived if you have completed at least one year of study in a fully English-taught programme or worked for at least one year in an English-speaking country.
Eligibility results
The admissions team will review your application in order to declare you eligible based on the prerequisites and the academic and professional level required for the programme in question. A confirmation email will be sent to you the following week from join@kedgebs.com. Please check your spam folder and to add this email address to your recipients to receive future communications.
Selection tests
If you are deemed eligible, you will automatically receive an invitation by email from join@kedgebs.com. This invitation will allow you to log in and select an available interview date. We strongly recommend booking your interview within 72 hours to ensure you have the widest choice of time slots and can organise yourself at your convenience. After this period, the admissions team will assign you a slot from the next available session.
Motivational interview:
The motivational interview lasts 20 to 30 minutes, and is conducted in the programme's language. Its purpose is to better understand each candidate’s personality, academic background, and professional goals, and to ensure their alignment with the DNA and content of the chosen programme.
This interview is not meant to unsettle or test candidates, but rather to clarify the programme’s expectations and assess the candidate’s strengths, with the aim of ensuring a successful academic journey.
Written assignment (optional):
Prior to the motivational interview, you may be asked to complete a written assignment sent by email. This work must be returned to the jury by email before the interview and will help evaluate how well your profile matches the programme’s requirements. The format of this assignment may vary depending on the programme (e.g. case study, text analysis, theoretical quiz, etc.). Detailed instructions will be provided in due time.
Admission results
Following the selection assessments, the admission decision will be sent to you by email the following week (see the selection dates schedule), from the address join@kedgebs.com. Depending on the evaluation of the programme manager and their admissions committee, you may be admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on the waiting list*, or not admitted.
Please note that the programme’s decision is final. If admitted, your official admission letter, signed by the programme director, will be attached to the email.
* For candidates placed on the waiting list, the final decision will be communicated within a maximum of 4 weeks.
Reception of your registration file
If you are admitted, you will receive an invitation to access your online registration portal. Completing this step is mandatory to secure your place for the upcoming intake and to access all KEDGE resources. You will have 10 days from the date of your admission letter to log in to the portal, submit the required information, and pay the deposit. After this deadline, your admission will be considered withdrawn.
Details regarding the deposit and refund policy can be found here.
For guidance with these administrative steps, please visit Welcome.kedge.edu. Once your registration is complete, the programme management team will assist you in preparing for your arrival.
Application
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October to July |
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Application process entirely online |
Mandatory testing for application process
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TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge Preliminary (153)/ Duolingo (100)/ PTE (41)/ Linguaskill (153) |
Application Checklist
Academic documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
- Language diploma
Academic documents other
- Grades, recommendation letters
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
- Solidarity scholarship, a grant on social criteria
- 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
- Welcome to France scholarship, for talented international students applying before April 10th
*These rates are for informational purposes only and are valid as of the date of consultation. They are subject to change.
Admissions office - Contacts
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