Master of Studies in Law (MSL) – Business Law & Compliance
Learn to navigate the law in a program that works for you.
Wake Forest Law’s online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree program, Business Law & Compliance Track is designed for working professionals who want to gain a solid understanding of legal principles without becoming practicing attorneys.
The program provides foundational knowledge of the law, and with our three program tracks, you can choose the courses that align best with your career goals.
How Is Wake Forest Law’s MSL Program, Business Law & Compliance Track Different?
Flexible
Start dates in Jan., May, or Aug.; take classes at anytime, from anywhere
Immediate Value
Real-world, on-the-job application from the first class
Customized
Choose from three tracks, tailored to meet the specific needs of your role
To learn more, download the MSL – Online Quick Guide.
Download the MSL – Online Quick Guide
Learn about: 1) Application Requirements; 2) Key Dates; 3) Sample Courses
Business Law & Compliance Track
About the Program
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your organization avoid costly penalties and fines, identify potential legal risks early and take proactive measures to mitigate them, protect data and privacy, and ultimately enhance its reputation and trustworthiness.
Financial Professionals
Compliance and Risk Officers
Insurance Professionals
Purchasing Agents
Business Owners and Principals
Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members
Operations Managers
Auditors
Insurance Analysts
Sample Courses
This course offers an overview of risk-based compliance strategies, policies, and procedures relevant to domestic businesses operating outside of the United States. Learn about economic sanctions, import issues and export controls, anti-bribery (under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), foreign investment, and anti-boycott regulations, with a focus on addressing the necessary diligence required for international transactions.
This course provides a broad introduction to the regulation of financial institutions in the United States by addressing the history of the banking industry, the fundamental rationales for regulating banks, the restrictions imposed upon banks and other financial institutions, the causes and consequences of bank failures, and the rise of the shadow banking system.
This course provides an overview of the work of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the structure of United States capital markets, and key policy challenges facing the Commission today. Topics covered include the preparation of disclosure documents, exemptions from disclosure requirements, the relationship between disclosure obligations and anti-fraud rules, the duties of participants in securities transactions, and the applicability of federal securities laws to transnational transactions. The course will also explore the public and private enforcement of securities laws in the United States.
Why Our Graduates Stand Out:
Proven Knowledge, Real-World Impact
Download our MSL – Online Quick Guide to:
- Learn about our unique course offerings
- Learn more about the admissions process
Download the MSL – Online Quick Guide
Learn about: 1) Application Requirements; 2) Key Dates; 3) Sample Courses
Half the Cost of an MBA
Starting at less than $1,200 per credit hour, Wake Forest Law’s MSL is affordable and you immediately see a return on investment because you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your job right away.
Unmatched Resources to Power Your Learning
- Expert Faculty – Approachable and accessible, Wake Forest Law faculty are dedicated to ensuring you understand all of the materials, have opportunities to ask questions, and you can take what you learn and apply it directly to your job
- Supportive Staff – Our dedicated, hands-on professional staff are available to you from your very first interaction and throughout your studies
- Engaging Online Platform – Courses are taught through the Canvas learning platform, allowing you to complete your coursework when it makes sense for you. Courses include pre-recorded videos and podcasts, assignments focused on solving current, real-world legal issues, valuable discussion and collaboration with your classmates, and ongoing professor interaction and feedback.
- Optional Residential Weekend – MSL students are invited to come to the Wake Forest campus for a residential weekend where they will take an in-person class, have the chance to interact in person with their peers, and participate in social activities.
Want to learn more about:
- Tuition & other fees
- Program benefits
Download the MSL – Online Quick Guide
Learn about: 1) Application Requirements; 2) Key Dates; 3) Sample Courses