Business Law & Compliance
In today’s increasingly complex, heavily regulated business environment, professionals across industries and departments must understand how to navigate the law to minimize and mitigate risk. As compliance costs increase, companies are looking to experts who can identify, manage, and develop solutions to risk issues.
That’s where you come in. And that’s where we come in.
Wake Forest Law’s Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Business Law & Compliance Track gives you 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. Become the expert in business law and compliance, and make yourself indispensable to your organization.
Designed for working professionals, courses in the MSL degree in Business Law & Compliance cover topics like labor law, business compliance, cybersecurity and privacy, and more—allowing you to delve deeper into the area of law that’s most relevant to your role and workplace.
Did You Know?
- Compliance training is the top priority for 42% of teams in 20231
- 73% of leaders state that meeting compliance standards improves the perception of their business2
- 74% of organizations state that compliance is a burden3
When you learn to navigate business law, you demonstrate your value as a compliance expert.
Credit Requirements
The 30-credit Business Law & Compliance Track includes:
- 13.5 credits in our required Core Curriculum
- 10.5+ credits in Business Law & Compliance Track courses
- Up to 6 credits from any other electives across tracks
30 total credits in as few as 21 months (or up to 5 years)
Who Can Benefit?
- Financial Professionals
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Insurance Professionals
- Purchasing Agents
- Business Owners and Principals
- Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members
- Operations Managers
- Auditors
- Insurance Analysts