International Business Law

International Business Law

Climate Change and Corporations

VU Amsterdam is the first university in Europe to offer a specific International Business Law degree that combines an outstanding, all-round Master’s in Business Law with a specific focus on one of the most complex legal challenges of our day: climate change. It took some time for the corporate world to acknowledge the existential threat to mankind that climate change poses. But now, sustainability goes hand-in-hand with business success – and business survival. VU Amsterdam will help you become a lawyer in high demand, and, most importantly, to use your legal skills and knowledge to help businesses act more sustainably.

Trade and Investment

The Trade and Investment track of the IBL masters focusses on the international and European law concerning international trade in goods and services and cross-border investment. It is unique in the world of business law masters in placing a special emphasis on the social and environmental impact of global business, and asking students to actively engage with how trade and investment need to be regulated, and the responsibilities of businesses and governments. As well as 5 compulsory courses covering both traditional law and the skills of lawyering, it offers a diverse and exciting range of optional courses, ranging from tax to blockchain law, enabling students to learn about cutting edge business law issues and become future-proofed lawyers.