Online Master of Legal Studies – Corporate and Health Care Compliance Emphasis

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 with an emphasis 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.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

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What is corporate and health care compliance law?

Sectors such as health care, insurance and banking are highly regulated, requiring organizations 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.

This corporate and health care compliance MLS emphasis is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), the credentialing arm of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) and the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). The SCCE and HCCA are the premier compliance professional organizations in the compliance field. This accreditation will enhance your credibility to employers and peers, as well as strengthen the compliance programs you develop, implement and maintain. Additional benefits include:

  • Eligibility for various CCB certification exams (CHC, CHPC, CHRC, CCEP and/or CCEP-I exams) within two years of graduation.
  • Continuing education credit for existing CCB certifications for up to one year after graduation.

The skills you’ll develop in this master’s emphasis

 

Professionals with many different backgrounds work in this field, and pursuing a legal education can support your job performance. A master’s emphasis in corporate compliance will build your 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. In this program, you’ll gain skills such as:

  • Assessing and managing risk.
  • Creating and implementing compliance processes and programs.
  • Interpreting regulations.
  • Investigating facts.

Additionally, you’ll study strategies for devising and maintaining reporting mechanisms associated with industry guidelines. Through foundational courses and electives, you’ll also build abilities associated with legal writing and other broadly applicable skills.

What is a degree emphasis? Is it the same as a concentration?

 

A degree program’s emphasis is similar to a concentration, but there are key differences.

  • A concentration is a formalized selection of courses within a major. A concentration requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of which at least nine credit hours must be upper division. Your concentration appears on both your ASU diploma and your transcripts.
  • An emphasis is a selected topic area defined within the major. It’s typically 9–12 credit hours and doesn’t need to be officially declared. The emphasis will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Accreditation and professional licensure

This program is accredited by the Corporate Compliance Board, the certification body for professional organizations such as the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) and Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).

Additionally, ASU academic programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensure or certification in Arizona. Completing an ASU program may not meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in another state. If you plan to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Arizona, we recommend you visit our professional licensure page for the contact information of the appropriate licensing entity to seek information and guidance about requirements.

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.

Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Legal Studies. Your emphasis in corporate and healthcare compliance will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

MLS corporate and healthcare compliance courses

The Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in corporate and healthcare 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 emphasis?

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 and healthcare emphasis 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.

FastApp process

Application requirements

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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 & World Report rankings highlight our dedication to preparing students for success.

#1


in Arizona for bar passage.

5


law programs ranked amongst the top 25 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

#12


public law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.

#32


best law schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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