Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

Bond University

About

The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law.

The program is designed for directors and officers as well as for legal professionals with an interest in enterprise governance.

Students enrolled in the program learn about the nature and operation of enterprise governance and the role of the board in a variety of enterprise contexts – including both for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises – and learn how to govern an enterprise in compliance with the relevant legal rules and ethical principles.

All subjects in the program are delivered using a combination of online modules and intensive workshops, and all assessment tasks are constructively aligned and authentic.

Structure

The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance comprises 80 credit points (8 subjects) and is conducted over 4 semesters. Students complete 2 subjects per semester.  

Law graduate recommended study plan (start any semester)

 JanuaryMaySeptemberJanuarySubject 1LAWS77-586 Ethics and Enterprise GovernanceLAWS77-588 Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social ResponsibilityLAWS77-590 Finance, Tax and Insolvency Law for EnterprisesLaw ElectivesSubject 2LAWS77-587 Commercial Law for Enterprises    LAWS77-589 Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal FrameworkLAWS77-591 IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-SecurityLaw Electives

Recommended study plan for a Juris Doctor or Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) graduate (start any semester) *

 JanuaryMaySeptemberSubject 1LAWS77-586 Ethics and Enterprise GovernanceLAWS77-588 Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social ResponsibilityLAWS77-590 Finance, Tax and Insolvency Law for EnterprisesSubject 2LAWS77-587 Commercial Law for EnterprisesLAWS77-589 Strategy, Risk andCompliance: A Legal FrameworkLAWS77-591 IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security

*Students with Postgraduate law study receive subject credit (for the law electives).

Non-law graduate recommended study plan (start in September only)

 SeptemberJanuaryMaySeptemberProject 1LAWS77-584 Foundations of Enterprise Law and GovernanceLAWS77-586 Ethics and Enterprise GovernanceLAWS77-588 Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social ResponsibilityLAWS77-590 Finance, Tax and Insolvency Law for EnterprisesSubject 2LAWS77-585 Commercial Entities LawLAWS77-587 Commercial Law for Enterprises  LAWS77-589 Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal FrameworkLAWS77-591 IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is open to both law and non-law graduates. 

Minimum entry requirements are:

  • a Bachelor of Laws; or
  • any Bachelor degree plus five years relevant workplace experience inclusive of two years in a leadership role.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamur to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance positions graduates for Board level appointments across listed, for-profit, not-for-profit, and government entities. It is also a significant advantage for CEOs, CFOs and all other senior management positions answerable or reporting to a Board.

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