European Business Law Specialization

Yes—it’s beginner-friendly. No prior legal or EU law experience is required; the program is designed to introduce the legal framework of the EU to learners from various backgrounds.

Across three courses, you’ll learn to:

• Navigate EU legal sources, treaties, internal market principles, and freedom of movement. Coursera+1
• Establish and run a company in the EU, including employment law, cross-border agreements, taxes, and environmental compliance.
• Protect intellectual property, comply with competition law, and build persuasive legal arguments.

Key skills include legal research, regulatory compliance, contract and labor law, arbitration, and legal writing.

• The specialization includes three courses, with a recommended pace of 4 weeks per course at 10 hours/week, totaling approximately 12 weeks.
• Each course is self-paced and flexible, allowing learners to study on their own schedule.

• Courses include video lectures, readings, quizzes, peer-reviewed assignments, and case analysis exercises.
• Instructors are active in course discussion forums, supporting peer learning and engagement.

• Issued by Lund University, the credential boosts credibility in business law, compliance, and EU regulatory environments.
• It is particularly valuable for professionals dealing with EU markets, startups expanding into Europe, or individuals navigating EU legal frameworks—especially post-Brexit.
• While certificates are notable, real impact often comes when paired with practical experience and demonstrable application of knowledge.