Online Master of Legal Studies – Corporate and Health Care Compliance Emphasis
Develop the skills to help businesses and health care providers follow relevant laws to promote safety and organizational stability. Earning this Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in corporate and health care compliance provides you with specialized knowledge of legal concepts that’ll be useful for careers in many industries where compliance is a top concern.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Prepare for in-demand jobs in compliance law
Industries such as health care, insurance and banking are highly regulated fields with a variety of legal guidelines they are required to follow. Compliance law focuses on mandating the regulations these organizations must follow to continue operating safely and legally. Large institutions often establish compliance departments dedicated to creating processes to track these requirements and manage data verifying organizational track records.
Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or make a switch into this field, this MLS program can support your goals by building 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 in your organizations that meet policy demands.
The skills and knowledge you’ll develop
This program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to implement relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards within organizations of any size. Your expertise will help businesses uphold legal and ethical standards, avoid reputational damage and build trust with stakeholders and employees. You’ll be well prepared to take on these challenges after gaining skills such as:
- Assessing and managing risk
- Conducting internal investigations
- Developing compliance processes and programs
- Enforcing ethical decision-making
- Interpreting regulations and compliance requirements
- Managing recordkeeping and reporting
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 in legal writing and other broadly applicable skills.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Program accreditation
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).
Professional licensure and certification
ASU's academic programs that prepare you for professional licensure or certification are designed to meet Arizona's requirements. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. For additional information, visit the professional licensure webpage.
Will my diploma 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.”
Your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Legal Studies. Your emphasis in corporate and health care compliance will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.
MLS and compliance courses
During this master’s in legal studies program, you’ll take a combination of required core courses that cover the foundation of U.S. law, alongside your courses that focus on the emphasis of corporate and health care compliance. Additionally, you’ll choose from a list of electives based on your interests and goals.
Careers in compliance you’ll be readied for
This program is designed to help you shift your career toward a compliance-related area or take your current career as a compliance professional to a new level. Upon graduation, you’ll have the experience and skills to succeed in a variety of industries practicing compliance law.
Learn from dedicated instructors and renowned legal scholars
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. Our world-class faculty provides comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and addresses legal challenges on a global scale.
Learn from dedicated instructors and renowned legal scholars
The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law faculty has more than 300 combined years of experience. Hailing from across the country, they’re nationally recognized for their wealth of knowledge. Our world-class faculty provides comprehensive legal education in popular focus areas and addresses legal challenges on a global scale.
How to apply
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, providing personalized and practical legal education. Offering more than 250 unique courses, students can 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.
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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.
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.
