Postgraduate ProgrammeMaster of Corporate Law & Governance (ODL)
Master corporate law and governance — flexible, online and career-focused.
In a globalised business world, there is rising demand for professionals who understand the complexities of corporate law and governance. Study entirely through Online Distance Learning at your own pace, exploring business law, regulatory frameworks and governance practices with an international faculty of legal experts and practitioners.
Programme Key Facts
Veritas University College (VUC)
Approximately 1.5 Years
Postgraduate Master’s
Online Distance Learning
January, May & September
Coursework & Research
R-DL/0421/7/0017(FA14559)11/31
Future Careers
Lead compliance, governance and corporate decision-making.
As regulation grows more complex, organisations need professionals who can navigate corporate law and governance. This Master prepares you for roles across compliance, finance, auditing and corporate management.
Core Roles
Compliance Manager
Corporate Governance Officer
Company Secretary
Risk & Regulatory Specialist
Legal & Corporate Affairs Manager
Corporate Adviser
Why This Programme Matters
The Reality
A globalised, heavily regulated business world is driving demand for corporate law and governance expertise. The programme is delivered entirely online, so you can study around your career.
The Education
- Corporate law and current governance practice
- Commercial contracts and employment law
- Boardroom dynamics and regulatory frameworks
- Risk management and compliance
- Applied research addressing real corporate issues
The Practitioner Advantage
Learn from an international faculty of legal experts and practitioners, gaining real-world insight and practical skills you can apply immediately in a corporate setting.
Course Modules
Develop practical expertise across corporate law, governance, regulation, risk and applied research.
- Corporate Law and Corporate Governance
- Commercial Contracts and Employment Law
- Boardroom Dynamics and Regulatory Frameworks
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Applied Corporate Law and Governance Research
The Creative Learning Experience
Applied, practical study built around your schedule.
The programme blends flexible online learning with practitioner insight and a research component.
How You Learn
Flexible Online Study
Learn wherever you are, at your own pace.
Practitioner-Led Learning
Learn from international legal experts and practitioners.
Tailored Modules
Match your study to your career goals.
Applied Focus
Connect law and governance to real corporate decisions.
Research Component
Apply your learning to a real-world corporate issue.
Industry Projects & Certifications
Practitioner Insight
An international faculty of legal experts and practitioners brings real-world insight, equipping you with valuable, applicable legal and governance skills.
Applied Research
Apply corporate law and governance principles to a real corporate issue, building analytical and advisory skills.
Industry Partners
Connect with the legal profession from day one.
Your legal education at BAC goes beyond the classroom. Through our strong connections with leading law firms, professional bodies and the Inns of Court Malaysia, you gain valuable exposure to the people, institutions and networks shaping the legal profession.
These partnerships help you better understand legal practice, explore different career pathways, and develop the professional confidence to take your next step.
Industry Partners
- Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
- Lavania & Balan Chambers
- Messrs. Jamie Wong
- Alvin John & Partners
- Shearn Delamore & Co.
- Richard Wee Chambers
- Daljit Singh Partnership
- Chooi & Company
- Cheang & Ariff
- Messrs. Farez Jinnah
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
- Zul Rafique & Partners
- Izral Partnership
- Messrs. Kuek, Ong & Associates
- Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
- Haeme Lew Advocates & Solicitors
- Halim Hong & Quek
- Vilasiny Gan & Co
- Tan Norizan & Associates
- Belden Advocates & Solicitors
- C.Y. Ng & Barry
- Low & Partners
- Malek, Gan & Partners
- Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
- Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
- Raj, Ong & Yudistra
- Raja, Darryl & Loh
- MahWengKwai & Associates
- Rahmat Lim & Partners
- WongPartnership LLP
- Baskaran Law
- Shook Lin & Bok
- Lee & Poh Partnership
- Jeeva Partnership
- Arief & Iskandar
- K.H. Ong & Ng
- Azmi & Associates
- Skrine
- Adnan Sundra & Low
- LAW Partnership
- Gan Partnership
- Christopher & Lee Ong
- Wong & Partners
- Albar & Partners
- Othman Hashim & Co
- Kadir Andri & Partners
- Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
- Wong Boon & Toh
- Teng, Sheng & Fatima
- Abdullah Chan & Co
- Teh & Partners
- Nazmi Zaini Chambers
- Inns of Court Malaysia
- Great Eastern Sdn Bhd
- SLB
- UN Global Compact Network Malaysia, Brunei & Cambodia
- Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution
- The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
- The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)
- TrialSim
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- Coursera for Campus
- CLJ Law
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Career Outcomes
Lead in law, governance and corporate decision-making.
On completion, opportunities span compliance, corporate governance, company secretarial work, risk, auditing and corporate management.
Progression Pathways
Graduates can progress to doctoral study, building on their corporate law and governance expertise.
Roles in Focus
- Compliance Manager. Ensure the organisation meets legal and regulatory obligations.
- Corporate Governance Officer. Drive accountability and ethical governance.
- Company Secretary. Support boards and ensure statutory compliance.
- Risk & Regulatory Specialist. Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk.
- Legal & Corporate Affairs Manager. Lead legal and governance functions.
Student Experience
A flexible, supportive ecosystem designed around your schedule.
Study online with practitioner guidance, applied learning and career-focused support.
Study From Anywhere
Fully online delivery fits around your career.
International Faculty
Learn from legal experts and practitioners.
Career-Focused Learning
Develop practical skills you can apply immediately.
Award-Winning Ecosystem
Join an institution recognised with the BrandLaureate Best Brand in Online Education award from 2020 to 2024.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the approved postgraduate entry routes.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or equivalent, accepted by the Senate; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
Important Note
Candidates without a qualification or experience in the relevant field must complete prerequisite courses set by the institution and meet the minimum CGPA.
Fees & Financing
Programme Fees
For accurate, current fee details, refer to the official Veritas course page. As a guide, Veritas online master’s programmes are typically priced around RM15,900—please confirm with admissions. International student fees are subject to a 6% Service Tax (SST) from 1 September 2025.
Financial Support
- EPF withdrawals and EZ payment plans
- 0% instalment plans
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Potential HRD Corp claim support where the employer contributes
Full details are available through the admissions team.
Speak to a Future Advisor
Ready to lead in corporate law and governance?
Study flexibly online and speak to an advisor about tailoring this postgraduate pathway to your career goals.