"To help companies meet growing regulatory demands, experts are needed who can develop practical and innovative compliance solutions – this program provides exactly those skills." Dr. Lukas Staffler, PhD, LL.M. (London), Academic Director


Overview

The requirements for modern corporate governance and compliance are constantly increasing as companies are confronted with ever more complex legal and regulatory challenges. How can companies ensure legal compliance while staying agile in response to changing market conditions? What steps are essential for identifying risks early and successfully managing crises? The one-year, practice-oriented Compliance & Corporate Governance course provides the necessary key skills to effectively support companies and organizations in these areas

Corporate lawyers, compliance officers, and managers now face many regulatory requirements that encompass not only national law but also international regulations. Topics such as data protection, corporate social responsibility, financial compliance, and digital transformation require in-depth specialist knowledge in order to make corporate structures legally compliant and competitive at the same time.

Traditional degree programs are often unable to fully meet the specific requirements of compliance and governance. This is why this compact degree program at MCI offers practice-oriented further education that is geared towards the needs of companies in a globalized and digitalized economy. It is aimed at decision-makers and consultants who need to be able to master complex legal challenges in corporate management and develop sustainable compliance solutions.

 

Susanne E. Herzog
Mag. Susanne E. Herzog Associate Dean Continuing & Executive Education
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Structure & Content

The one-year online program in Compliance & Corporate Governance was developed to address the growing demands on companies facing the challenges of modern corporate management and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. This program is specifically designed for professionals who wish to deepen their legal and business knowledge in a practical context, enabling them to take on leadership roles in companies, consulting firms, or as compliance officers.

This innovative postgraduate study program offers comprehensive education based on practical case studies and real-world business applications. It covers essential topics crucial for effective compliance and governance in today’s economy. Students acquire in-depth knowledge to ensure legal security in corporate structures, minimize regulatory risks, and promote long-term sustainability goals.

The courses are predominantly conducted online, allowing students to complete the program flexibly alongside their careers. The program offers an ideal combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning formats, complemented by targeted in-person sessions that provide opportunities for personal networking and knowledge exchange.


Topics covered are:

  • Corporate Governance and Supervisory Structures
  • Risk and Crisis Management
  • Data Protection and Data Security
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
  • Regulatory Compliance and Liability Issues
  • Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering
  • Antitrust and Competition Law
  • Whistleblowing and Internal Investigations

The broad range of topics enables graduates to apply their knowledge across various industries and roles, from law firms and consulting companies to organizations with varied specializations. The program culminates in a practice-oriented master's thesis that addresses a specific issue from the students' professional environment.

Module Overview

Overview

Format Part-time, online-based
Design five modules with 28 courses over a total of 12 months
Attendance days 11 attendance days
Online tba
Online days tba
ECTS 60 ECTS
Language German
Tuiton fee EUR 17,550,-
Time Model
  • The postgraduate master’s degree program LL.M. Digital Business & Tech Law takes one year and can be studied part-time
  • Attendance days Friday / Saturday
  • Online days Friday / Saturday
  • Online weeks including MCI Webinars
  • Detailed schedule on request
Didactics

An intelligent mix of online phases, attendance modules and electronic media links location-independent studies with personal interaction between lecturers and students. The didactic concept thus differs fundamentally from typical distance-learning while meeting the highest standards.

Flexibility
  • Learning where you want (also on the go - mobile learning)

  • Learning when you can (in your time)

  • Saving travel times and costs

Learning Advantages
  • Individualized learning according to prior knowledge and goals

  • More interactive learning with active exchange, collaboration and networking

  • Development of digital skills

 Work - Life - Learn
  • Blended learning facilitates the combination of work, private life and further education

E-Campus

Through the personal and individualized learning environment at the MCI E-Campus, students receive daily updated messages, e-mails and all the information they need in order to concentrate on their studies. Tests and exercises to check personal learning progress as well as learning forums and moderated chats facilitate studying online.

Technical requirements for admission to the MCI E-Campus
  • PC / laptop (current standard)

  • Broadband Internet connection

  • Microphone and loudspeaker (headset)

  • Webcam

  • Printer

Software
  • MS Office / Open Office

  • Current web browser

  • (Free) software packages as announced at the beginning of the course

Learning Goals

In order to ensure the transfer of learning and to enable students to develop relevant competencies, MCI has defined clear cross-curricular learning goals. These describe, in detail, the knowledge and skills acquired by our graduates on completion of their studies at MCI.

Responsible Leadership

Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to ecologically sustainable, economically responsible, and socially equitable decision-making.

Academic Rigor

Our graduates can apply relevant theories and appropriate scientific methods in their field of work.

Blended Learning at MCI

In its organizational form as an online Master program, the MCI follows a blended learning concept that combines synchronous and asynchronous online phases with regular attendance phases.

Who is the program suitable for?

  • Compliance officers and lawyers who wish to deepen their knowledge of corporate governance and compliance.
  • Future compliance officers who want to prepare for their role.
  • Entrepreneurs and managers who want to develop a deeper understanding of compliance.
  • Management consultants who want to expand their expertise in the area of compliance.
  • Compliance consultants looking for practical insights and up-to-date methods.
  • Accounting firms looking to train their employees in the latest compliance practices.

Admission

Applications for studies are accepted on an ongoing basis via our online application platform. In the interests of your further planning, we recommend that you submit your application early.

Applications for several degree programs at MCI in parallel are possible and welcome, as long as the motivation for the chosen studies can be conclusively demonstrated.

Dates & Deadlines

 Application Deadline

Date

Interview

 1

02.02.2025

 individual date

 2

06.04.2025

individual date

 3

18.05.2025

 individual date

 4

29.06.2025

 individual date

 5

31.08.2025

 individual date

Prerequisites

Generally, persons with the following are admitted to the program:

  • completed university studies in law

  • completed university studies in another field (such as economics or technology), provided that the applicant can prove sufficient relevant previous legal knowledge or is working in a relevant professional field

  • at least one year of professional experience

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure provides for the following elements:

Online application
The application must be submitted in the form of a standardized online-application accompanied by the required documents (curriculum vitae, essay on medium-term career goals). An academic degree and minimum three years of professional experience in a qualified position prior to commencement of the program (ideally, qualified professional activity during the MBA program itself) are required.

Personal interview
The interview gives applicants the opportunity to present themselves personally, to narrate their career history, to explain their motivation for applying to this program as well as to describe their medium-term professional goals.

Decision
An admissions committee decides on admission to the Master's program.

Career & Perspectives

The practical focus of the Master’s program in Compliance & Corporate Governance allows participants to broaden their legal expertise with in-depth governance and compliance knowledge, positioning them as highly sought-after experts in the business world. The course offers a well-founded specialization that enables students to effectively support companies in complying with regulatory requirements and implementing sustainable governance structures.

Employment opportunities are available in traditional legal fields, such as law firms and corporate legal departments, as well as in management consulting, auditing, financial services, and various industries. Graduates can also explore rewarding careers in the public sector, particularly with regulatory authorities and non-profit organizations. Additionally, they are well-equipped for leadership roles where strategic risk management and compliance are key priorities.