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Master of Corporate Law & Governance (ODL)

Master corporate law and governance — flexible, online and career-focused.

Lead with Authority in Law and Governance.
A flexible, online Master in corporate law, regulatory frameworks and governance, taught by practitioners.

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Programme Details

  • ~1.5 Years (confirm)

    Duration

  • VUC

    Award

  • Postgraduate

    Pathway

  • ODL

    Study Mode

  • Jan, May & Sept

    Intakes

  • R-DL/0421/7/0017(FA14559)11/31

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Lead compliance, governance and corporate decision-making. Organisations need professionals who can navigate corporate law and governance.

Core Roles

  • Compliance Manager

  • Corporate Governance Officer

  • Company Secretary

  • Risk & Regulatory Specialist

  • Legal & Corporate Affairs Manager

  • Corporate Adviser

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • A regulated business world is driving demand for this expertise.
  • Delivered entirely online, around your career.
  • A wide range of modules to tailor your learning.
  • BrandLaureate Best Brand in Online Education, 2020–2024.

The Education

The practical aspects of corporate law and current governance practice.

  • Corporate Law and Corporate Governance.
  • Commercial Contracts and Employment Law.
  • Boardroom Dynamics and regulatory frameworks.
  • Risk, compliance and a research component.

The Practitioner Advantage

Practitioner-led teaching with real-world legal and governance insight.

Graduate Ready

A recognised Master with real-world corporate law and governance expertise.

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Course Modules

  • Malaysian Legal System
  • Master Project
  • Research Methodology
  • Lawyer’s Skills
  • Strategic Management
  • Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
  • Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property Practice
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment Law
  • Boardroom Dynamics
  • Commercial Contracts Practice
  • Mergers and Acquisition Practice
  • Banking and Finance Practice
  • Islamic Banking and Finance Practice
  • Corporate Secretarial Practice
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The Creative Learning Experience

Corporate law and governance are learned through applied, practical study. The programme blends flexible online learning with practitioner insight and a research component.

How You Learn

  • Flexible Online Study:

    learn at your own pace.

  • Practitioner-Led:

    international legal experts.

  • Tailored Modules:

    match study to goals.

  • Applied Focus:

    real corporate decisions.

  • Research Component:

    a real-world issue.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Recognised credentials. Real-world application. Global mobility.

Practical and career-focused, connected to real corporate practice.

Practitioner Insight An international practitioner faculty bringing real-world legal and governance insight.

  • Applied Research A research component applying law and governance to a real corporate issue.
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Career Outcomes

Roles in Focus

Graduate ready to lead in law and governance.

Opportunities span compliance, governance, company secretarial, risk and management. Progression Pathways Progress to doctoral study.

  • Compliance Managermeet legal obligations.
  • Corporate Governance Officerdrive accountability.
  • Company Secretarysupport boards.
  • Risk & Regulatory Specialistmanage risk.
  • Legal & Corporate Affairs Managerlead the function.
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Student Experience

As an online learner, you join a flexible, supportive ecosystem designed around your schedule.

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    Study From Anywhere:

    fully online.

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    International Faculty:

    legal experts and practitioners.

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    Career-Focused:

    apply skills immediately.

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    Award-Winning Ecosystem:

    BrandLaureate Best Brand in Online Education, 2020–2024.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field, min CGPA 2.50, accepted by the Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, min CGPA 2.00, subject to internal assessment.
  • Note Candidates without a qualification or experience in the relevant field must complete prerequisite courses set by the institution and meet the minimum CGPA.
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Fees & Financing

Malaysian Students

  • Tuition feeRM16,900
  • Resource feeRM1,000

International Students

  • Tuition feeRM16,900
  • Resource feeRM1,000
  • EMGS feeRM486

The Master’s Collaboration Programme fee is MYR2,475.00 for one year; the renewal fee is MYR350.00 per year until completion of the MCLG programme.

International tuition and education-related fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

A range of options is available, including EPF withdrawals, EZ payment plans, 0% instalment plans, scholarships and bursaries. The programme may also be HRD Corp (HRDC) claimable if your employer contributes. Full details are available through the admissions team.