MASTER’S PROGRAM IN BUSINESS LAW
The Master's in Business Law supports the mission of the Graduate School and Universidad de Lima: to shape creative leaders and professionals committed to making a difference through academic excellence, innovation, and social impact.
This synergy guarantees students a top-tier, well-rounded education that meets international academic standards. The Master's in Business Law brings together a faculty of specialists, a cutting-edge curriculum, and innovative teaching methods that prepare students to tackle today's legal and business challenges with confidence.
The Final Project Seminars are designed to help students tackle major challenges in the business world through research. Together with courses on leadership, free competition, labor relations, and corporate governance, they reinforce the values of responsibility, respect, and honesty—core principles of our University and its Graduate School. This fosters an academic environment that promotes both professional excellence and personal growth, with a strong commitment to making a positive impact on society.
BENEFITS
Students benefit from academic resources, exclusive partner discounts, and financing opportunities.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Interest-free financing available directly through the Graduate School.
- Exclusive discounts for the Ulima Community—contact your advisor for details.
ACADEMIC BENEFITS
- The curriculum of this master's program includes a mandatory in-person international course held in Spain. This experience exposes students to diverse legal systems and academic methodologies, broadening their perspective and strengthening their ability to address both domestic and international challenges. Upon completion, they receive a certificate of participation from the host university.
- Students who have completed the Specialized Program in Business Law may validate credits toward the master's degree.*
* Subject to evaluation.
ULIMA BENEFITS
- Employability Center (Ulima Laboral)
- Access to the Wellness Center (gym, nutrition, psychopedagogical counseling)
- Access to Mayorazgo Sports Complex (swimming, football, basketball, volleyball)
- Access to Ulima Medical Department
- Valid discounts via Ulima App
PROCESS
PROFILE EVALUATION
Your file is evaluated. Once approved, you can pay the enrollment fees.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
You can do this evaluation in parallel with the essay. This is sent to your email.
ESSAY WRITING
You will access a platform to write an essay. This must include your reasons to apply to the master's program.
INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR
A personal interview with the director of master's or doctoral program takes place once the previous steps have been completed.
PAYMENT COMMITMENT LETTER
You must submit a payment commitment letter duly signed and pay the first installment.
CURRICULUM
The Master's Program in Business Law equips students with the skills to prevent legal risks and resolve conflicts, positioning them as key legal advisors in business operations. The program also strengthens their ethical standards and fosters the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
CORPORATE LAW
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE LAW
CIVIL LIABILITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
ECONOMIC AND CRIMINAL LAW
BUSINESS LABOR ISSUES
FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS AND BUSINESS PROJECT EVALUATION
BUSINESS CONTRACTS
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
COMPETITION LAW
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROTECTION
REGULATORY LAW
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN LEGAL TEAMS
STOCK MARKET
CORPORATE TAXATION AND TAX OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES
PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND CONCESSIONS
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER’S PROJECT I
EUROPEAN CORPORATE LAW
BANKING AND FINANCIAL CONTRACTS AND OPERATIONS
E-GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS
BANKRUPTCY LAW
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
SEMINAR ON FINAL MASTER'S PROJECT II
APPLICANT PROFILE
- Analysis, abstraction, and synthesis
- Oral and written communication skills
- Legal and jurisprudential knowledge
- Solid technical and legal knowledge related to the business environment
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Capacity to identify business opportunities and generate value through innovative legal solutions
- Competence in risk prevention and conflict resolution supported by a global legal perspective
- Capacity for autonomous learning and academic achievement
- Ethical commitment and social responsibility
- Multitasking skills
- Motivation for continuous learning and self-improvement
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- High-speed internet connection
- Laptop or desktop with essential software
- Non-certified copy of the valid National Identity Card (DNI) or Alien Registration Card (ARC).
- Non-certified copy of the bachelor's degree registered in the National Superintendency of University Education (SUNEDU). Not applicable to Ulima graduates.
- Resume duly signed with passport-size photo (JPG format, 240x288 pixels, 300 DPI minimum resolution, in front of a plain white background, no eyeglasses).
- An academic or employment recommendation letter, or a work certificate from your current or most recent job.
- A minimum of three (03) years of work experience (preferred).
- Registration fee payment.
- Foreign language commitment letter, in accordance with the current university regulations.
- One (01) Statement of Purpose, to be completed on the platform indicated by the Graduate School.
- Once documents are submitted, the Admissions Office will send you an email within 48 hours to make the registration payment (350 PEN).
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply legal knowledge to real-world business challenges.
- Create legal strategies that drive corporate value.
- Tackle emerging legal issues in tech and global markets.
- Lead negotiations using alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Advise companies across industries in a fast-changing global market.
- Embrace legal research to innovate in business law theory.
- Grow professionally and ethically as trusted business advisors.
- Thrive in and help build high-performance teams.
To obtain the graduate status, students must:
- Complete the study program.
- Fulfill all university obligations.
- Process graduate status with the Student Services and Registry Bureau (DUSAR).
To obtain the academic degree, students must:
- Hold graduate status.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign or native language by submitting a valid certificate from an institution recognized by the Ulima Language Center.
- Hold an approved thesis or research project in the relevant field.
- Comply with all requirements set forth in the rules and regulations.
Note 1: Students have a maximum of six (6) years to obtain the academic degree.
Note 2: The current rules and regulations are available on the Ulima website (click here)
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Students enrolled in this master's program will participate in the International Legal Week* at Universidad de Navarra (Spain). This experience has been designed to enhance the legal training acquired throughout the program. The course covers the latest international trends in business law, and includes a certificate of participation.
* Program fees cover only the academic costs of the study trip.
PROFESSORS
SOSA,
Alex
Partner and Director, Consumer, Advertising, and Privacy Practice, Estudio Muñiz
PUNTRIANO,
César
Senior Partner, Estudio Muñiz
ORSINI,
Desirée
Attorney, Orsini Abogados y Consultores Asociados
SAM CHEC,
Fernando
Senior Attorney – Baker McKenzie International / Estudio Echecopar
CALDERÓN,
Liliana
Consultant and Head, Compliance Area, Estudio Benites, Vargas & Ugaz
RUIZ,
Marco Antonio
Attorney, Estudio Muñiz
MERINO,
María Antonieta
Member, Commission for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Barriers, INDECOPI
Columnist, Gestión newspaper
ZÚÑIGA,
Mario
Former Member, Commission for the Defense of Free Competition, INDECOPI
Former Advisor, Cabinet of Advisors, Ministry of Economy and Finance
ADVISORY COUNCIL
MACCHIAVELLO CASABONNE, Gianna
Master in Public Administration from Instituto Universitario Ortega y Gasset. Lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. She has completed executive studies in corporate governance, international commercial arbitration, compliance, social responsibility, and good governance at the Yale School of Management, the American University Washington College of Law, and IESE Business School. She oversaw legal and compliance services at Repsol Perú and also served as Director of Refinery La Pampilla S.A.A. She currently works as a freelance arbitrator and serves on the Supreme Arbitration Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima.
ECHEANDÍA CEVALLOS, Jorge
MBA from Escuela de Organización Industrial. He completed the Senior Management Program (PAD) at the School of Management, Universidad de Piura. Cevallos served as Head of Institutional Affairs and Director of the Family Business Center at the Lima Chamber of Commerce. He has guided family businesses in strengthening their purpose and transforming their decision-making processes. He currently serves as Corporate Governance Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC).
HERRERA VÁSQUEZ, Ricardo
Master in Constitutional Law and lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Consultant on labor, constitutional, and legal matters for the United Nations Development Programme, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Labor Organization. He is a senior partner at Estudio Muñiz and serves as corporate labor advisor to BBVA, Arca Continental, Cerro Verde, Nestlé, PepsiCo, among other companies.
