Master of Business and Corporate Law
Course Overview
The Master of Business and Corporate Law is a postgraduate research-informed programme spanning 12 to 18 months, delivered entirely online through LOU's virtual learning environment. Designed for senior legal professionals, corporate governance specialists, and compliance directors, it addresses advanced corporate law, international commercial transactions, regulatory policy, and legal governance at board-advisory level. Courses are accessible from any jurisdiction via LOU's online platform, making it ideal for legal professionals operating across multiple international markets.
By completing the Master of Business and Corporate Law, you will be equipped to advise at board level on complex commercial transactions, lead corporate governance transformation, contribute to regulatory policy development, and produce original legal research — all through a rigorous postgraduate online curriculum aligned with Law Society and CIArb standards.
Key Features
- Executive postgraduate modules in advanced corporate law, international M&A, global regulatory frameworks, and legal governance
- Alignment with the Law Society of England and Wales, Bar Council, and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) executive frameworks
- Live online lectures with senior corporate solicitors, governance directors, and legal academics, with recorded sessions available on demand
- Digital library access to Westlaw, LexisNexis, ICLR, and major UK and international legal research databases
- Online research methodology module and original legal dissertation addressing a corporate law or governance topic
- Virtual tutorial sessions and legal practitioner peer forums with senior legal and compliance professionals
- Online career support service including executive legal CV coaching and online interview preparation
What You Will Learn
- Advise on complex international M&A transactions, cross-border joint ventures, and corporate restructuring at board-advisory level
- Evaluate advanced corporate governance structures and lead governance reform programmes within major organisations
- Apply international regulatory frameworks including EU law, WTO trade law, and cross-border data protection regimes
- Conduct original postgraduate legal research using primary and comparative legal sources and produce a research dissertation
- Assess international arbitration and dispute resolution frameworks and advise on enforcement across jurisdictions
- Lead legal risk management and compliance governance programmes at senior executive level
- Evaluate intellectual property, competition law, and antitrust frameworks in a global corporate context
- Produce board-level legal risk assessments, governance reviews, and original postgraduate legal research
Who This Course Is For
- Senior in-house counsel and legal directors targeting head-of-legal and chief legal officer roles
- Corporate governance professionals seeking an executive-level postgraduate qualification in business law
- Compliance directors and regulatory affairs specialists aiming to deepen their legal expertise at Master's level
- International lawyers seeking a London postgraduate qualification in corporate and commercial law without relocating
- Legal professionals without a first degree but with 5+ years of senior practice seeking postgraduate recognition
Career Pathways
- Corporate Governance Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Legal Advisor
- Policy Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Trade Policy Analyst
- Government Relations Manager
LOU's online career support service provides executive-level virtual CV coaching, LinkedIn profile review, and online interview preparation for legal and governance professionals targeting head-of-legal, compliance director, and board-advisory roles.
Entry Requirements
- A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
- Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior professional experience
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
- A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of specialisation
- Two academic or professional references and a short online interview
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — delivers every postgraduate programme through its virtual learning environment, combining live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and digital library access to Westlaw and LexisNexis. The Master of Business and Corporate Law is aligned with Law Society, Bar Council, and CIArb executive frameworks, giving your postgraduate degree credibility in corporate legal and governance environments across jurisdictions.
Virtual tutorial sessions with senior corporate lawyers, legal practitioner peer forums, and a rigorous research dissertation process ensure intellectual depth and professional relevance. Graduates are prepared for head-of-legal, general counsel, and corporate governance director roles across corporate, public sector, and international organisations.
Apply for Master of Business and Corporate Law
Advance your career with an LOU Master's degree delivered entirely online. The Master of Business and Corporate Law equips you with advanced corporate law, governance, and international regulatory expertise at postgraduate level — all without leaving your current legal practice. Take the next step today and Enrol Now.
