Online Master of Legal Studies in Corporate and Health Care Compliance
Businesses and health care providers must follow relevant laws to promote safety and organizational stability. As a result, compliance has become a professional field with high demand. Earning a Master of Legal Studies in corporate and health care compliance builds knowledge of legal concepts that’ll be useful for careers in industries where compliance is a top concern.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/10/2022
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Degree questions, answered.
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What is corporate and health compliance law?
Sectors like health care, insurance and banking are highly regulated, requiring organizations in these areas to adhere to a variety of legal guidelines. Compliance law focuses on the rules and mandates these organizations must follow to continue operating safely and legally. Large institutions often establish compliance departments dedicated to creating processes that conform to these requirements and compiling data that verifies the organization’s track record.
Do you need a law degree to work in compliance?
Professionals with many different backgrounds work in this field, and pursuing a legal education can support your performance on the job. A master’s in corporate compliance builds knowledge of the legal principles that underlie various business and health care regulations. This educational background can facilitate your understanding of how to create institutional frameworks that meet policy demands.
What health and corporate compliance skills will I earn in this specialization?
The Master of Legal Studies in health care and corporate compliance promotes the development of skills, such as:
- Assessing and managing risk.
- Creating and implementing compliance processes and programs.
- Interpreting regulations.
- Investigating facts.
As part of your education in compliance law, you’ll study strategies for devising and maintaining reporting mechanisms associated with industry guidelines. Through foundational courses in the Master of Legal Studies program and your own electives, you’ll also develop abilities associated with legal writing and other broadly applicable skills.
Does my master's degree in legal studies say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Master’s in corporate compliance courses
The Master of Legal Studies in corporate and health care compliance program includes two required courses that provide a foundation in U.S. law and associated concepts. Pursuing an emphasis in compliance law means you’ll complete courses in this focus area, as well as other electives of your choosing. Examples of courses in this program include:
Core course
U.S. Law and Legal Analysis
Elective
Fundamentals of Contract Law
Elective
Tort Law
Elective
Property
Elective
U.S. Constitution Law
Elective
Conducting Fact Investigators and Reporting
Elective
Data Privacy and Protection
Elective
Healthcare Industry Compliance
What can I do with a compliance law degree?
Compliance experts are in high demand and will be equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a variety of roles and industries. Career examples include, but are not limited to:
Auditor
Business executive
Client onboarding officer
Compliance manager
Consultant
Policy specialist
Privacy officer
Risk analyst
Learn from dedicated instructors and renowned legal scholars
The faculty members in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law have more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. The College of Law’s world-class faculty members provide comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and address legal challenges on a global scale.
Learn from dedicated instructors and renowned legal scholars
The faculty members in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law have more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. The College of Law’s world-class faculty members provide comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and address legal challenges on a global scale.
Master’s in corporate compliance admission requirements
Applicants to the Master of Legal Studies program must fulfill the requirements of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
U.S.-educated applicants can apply through our FastApp process, which streamlines the application process and may allow for an offer of conditional admission to the MLS program while the applicant continues to submit any additional requested documentation. Find more information about the FastApp process here.
Study at one of the best law schools in the country
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU is one of the top schools in the nation. The college provides personalized and practical legal education. Offering more than 250 unique courses, students have the opportunity to tailor their educational experiences to meet their unique interests. Our bar passage achievements and peer-reviewed U.S. News and World Report rankings highlight our dedication to preparing students for success.
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