102-002-IO2 Contract and Company Law and German Corporate Governance

Study program:

International Financial Management (B.Sc.)

Academic level and semester:

Bachelor, 1st semester

ECTS credits/workload per semester:

3 / 75

Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester:

3 / 35

Type/Teaching method:

Lecture
Language of instruction: English

Frequency:

Every semester

Lecturer:

Prof. Dr. Claudia Stachel

Content:

This module provides an introduction to fundamental aspects of German contract law and corporate law, with a specific focus on German corporate governance and co-determination rights. Students will explore key legal principles governing business transactions and corporate structures, gaining insights into the regulatory framework for corporate governance in Germany.

Topics Covered:

    •    German Contract Law

    •    Business Entities (Company Law)

    •    German Corporate Governance

    •    Co-Determination Law

By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of the legal foundations that shape business transactions and corporate governance in Germany.

Textbooks:

 

Recommended for: Undergraduates
Prerequisites: None

Restrictions:

None

Assessment:

Written exam