The study program "Master of Mergers & Acquisitions (LL.M.)" provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to successfully support an M & A deal as manager or consultant.

Graduates are able to perform complex analysis of legal, economic and fiscal problems of M & A transactions and to develop solutions that build upon an interdisciplinary approach. They are able to assist companies through all stages of the M & A process and with guidance at the highest level. They can present the results of their work appealing and convince others of their developed solutions. They can carry out (contract-) negotiations efficiently and successfully.

Successful graduates are employed in leading positions in M & A and corporate finance business, in law firms, banks, accounting firms and consulting firms and conduct national and international M & A deals.

Module I - Strategic aspects of M & A transactions

Module II - M & A process Part 1
Due Diligence
Corporate and investment contract ( Sale and Purchase Agreement, SPA )
Corporate M & A transactions

Module III - M & A process Part 2
Tax for M & A transactions
Private Equity
Take-Overs
Antitrust

Module IV - Financing of M & A transactions
Acquisition Finance / Mezzanine
IPO
Bonds
Securitisation / Non-Performing Loans

Module V - Post Merger Integration