Law: Business Compliance, MS
Overview
for the degree of Master of Science in Law, Business Compliance concentration (online)
This concentration equips working professionals in business, HR, and compliance roles with practical legal skills to foster ethical workplaces and manage regulatory risks. Through an online, asynchronous format, you’ll explore corporate governance, antitrust law, and employment dynamics via case studies and simulations, preparing you for leadership roles like Chief Compliance Officer or HR Director. Tailored for mid-career professionals seeking to advance within their organizations, it offers stackable certificates for targeted expertise.
Degree Requirements
for the degree of Master of Science in Law, Business Compliance concentration (online)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to the Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Legal Reasoning for Graduate Students | ||
| Computer Literacy for Graduate Students | ||
| Concentration Electives (Choose Any 4) | 16 | |
| Ethics and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| Corporate Governance for Graduate Students | ||
| Supply Chain Oversight for Graduate Students | ||
| Antitrust Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Securities Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Business Organizations for Graduate Students | ||
| Employment Discrimination for Graduate Students | ||
| Individual Employee Rights for Graduate Students | ||
| Employee Benefits for Graduate Students | ||
| Final Elective (Choose Any 1 Additional Course from the List Above or Below) | 4 | |
| AI Governance and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| AI and Data Privacy for Graduate Students | ||
| AI Ethics & Bias for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyberthreats and Compliance for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyber Risk Mitigation for Graduate Students | ||
| Cyber Incident Response for Graduate Students | ||
| Intellectual Property of Emerging Tech for Graduate Students | ||
| Health Tech Law & Privacy for Graduate Students | ||
| Frontiers of Technology Law for Graduate Students | ||
| Total | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Minimum GPA: 2.75 | |
| Minimum Hours at 500 Level: 12 |
Learning Outcomes
for the degree of Master of Science in Law, Business Compliance concentration (online)
Upon completion, graduates will be able to:
- Understand legal frameworks for business integrity, including ethical standards and governance.
- Apply compliance tools to assess risks in corporate, supply chain, and employment contexts.
- Analyze the interplay between legal requirements and business decisions, identifying vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate integrity-focused initiatives (e.g., corporate governance reforms or other corporate decisions) for strategic impact.
- Create integrated compliance programs aligning legal obligations with business goals.
Contact Information
for the degree of Master of Science in Law, Business Compliance concentration (online)
College of Law
Online MSL Program
Program Director: Rob Kar
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone (217) 333-0931
Fax (217) 244-1478
College of Law website
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