Course Overview
In a globalized business world, there’s a rising demand for legal professionals who understand the complexities of corporate law and governance. The Veritas Masters in Corporate Law and Corporate Governance gives you the flexibility to gain that expertise — entirely through Online Distance Learning (ODL).
Study wherever you are, at your own pace, while exploring key areas such as business law, regulatory frameworks, and governance practices. With a wide range of modules to choose from, you can tailor your learning to match your career goals — whether you’re aiming for roles in compliance, finance, auditing, or corporate management.
Taught by an international faculty of legal experts and practitioners, this practical, career-focused Masters equips you with real-world insights, valuable legal skills, and the confidence to lead in today’s fast-changing corporate landscape — all without stepping into a classroom.
Awarded by: Veritas University College
Duration: 1.5 Years
Location: Online
Study mode: Online
Intakes: January, May & September
Course Fees: RM16,900
Learning Outcomes
With this course, you will:
- Comprehend principles, concepts, and theories to solve problems related to legal and governance issues.
- Create new regulatory and legal ideas, solutions, strategies or practices utilizing higher levels of intellectual skills.
- Exhibit specialized professional governance and legal skills to perform work tasks related to legal profession.
- Build and manage relationship with professional colleagues using good interpersonal skills.
- Articulate legal ideas and information effectively using constructive communication skills in written and verbal contexts.
- Obtain, manage and utilize legal information gathered using digital and/or information technologies.
- Employ quantitative and numeracy skills in carrying out assigned legal tasks or projects.
- Provide accountability and autonomy while working with teams made up of peers or in leadership capacities.
- Establish life-long learning career development plan using personal skills.
- Display creativity, grit and drive cultivating entrepreneurial mindset.
- Integrate ethical values and professionalism while interacting with relevant stakeholders.
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Why choose Veritas College for Masters of Corporate Law & Governance Programme?
Tailored Specialisations for Your Legal Practice
Choose from 6 high-demand specialisations designed to equip you to meet the real-world demands of Malaysian legal practice.
Award-winning Faculty & Practitioners
Learn from a highly experienced faculty of practitioners, legal professionals, and academicians who have guided Malaysia’s top law students.
Unmatched Learning Resources
Get complimentary 24/7 access to our highly demanded Legal Resource Centre, legal databases (CLJ Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis), and a state-of-the-art LMS with class recordings and study materials — anytime, anywhere.
Career & Industry Exposure
Leverage our strong industry network and explore opportunities through career events, graduate support, and Malaysia’s largest legal career fair – Lex Expo.
COURSE MODULES
- Malaysian Legal System
This module offers you a foundational understanding of key institutions within the Malaysian legal system and explores the Malaysian Federal Constitution, supported by historical context, case law, and relevant legislation. - Research Methodology
This module explores how knowledge is created, with a focus on the development of scientific understanding. You’ll examine key elements such as frames of reference, scientific ideals, problem formulation, and methods for data collection and analysis. - Master Project
This module helps you develop essential research skills—from selecting a meaningful topic and reviewing relevant literature to formulating a clear research question. You’ll also explore interdisciplinary theories and gain insights into current and potential social interventions.
- Lawyer’s Skills
This module develops your professional skills for legal practice, while also equipping you with transferable abilities suited to various work environments. You’ll gain practical tools to manage the demands of legal work, all while upholding ethical and professional standards. - Strategic Management
This module covers the key elements, processes, and techniques involved in shaping and executing organisational strategy. You’ll explore how leadership and management ensure strategic alignment with organisational goals, manage risk, uphold governance standards, and address stakeholder expectations. - Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information
This module strengthens your understanding of finance and accounting, equipping you to interpret financial data and provide informed advice to boards or leadership teams to support strategic planning and effective decision-making. - Corporate Law
This module gives you a solid understanding of the legal framework that governs business organisations, with a focus on registered companies. You’ll also explore key corporate governance principles and how they interact with company law. - Intellectual Property Practice
This module explores intellectual property law within the Malaysian context, allowing you to critically examine advanced issues in copyright, trademarks, and industrial design. You’ll also learn how to advise clients on complex IP matters with practical, locally relevant insights. - Risk Management
This module deepens your understanding of risk management and its connection to compliance and corporate governance. You’ll explore the roles, processes, and tools involved in assessing, monitoring, and controlling risk across all levels of an organisation. - Corporate Governance
This module equips you with advanced knowledge and essential skills to advise boards and stakeholders on best practices in corporate governance, supporting effective leadership and organisational integrity. - Employment Law
This elective module is ideal if you’re looking to specialise in employment and labour law. You’ll explore key aspects of Malaysian employment legislation and how they apply in workplace settings. - Boardroom Dynamics
This module provides you with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance boardroom effectiveness by supporting productive individual behaviours and group dynamics. You’ll also learn how governance professionals and company secretaries can drive change and make a meaningful impact within their roles. - Commercial Contracts Practice
This module builds your skills in drafting clear, concise, and effective commercial contracts, ensuring they are practical, legally sound, and free from ambiguity. - Mergers and Acquisition Practice
This practical module offers you an in-depth understanding of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice in Malaysia. You’ll explore key aspects of planning and executing M&A deals, including local regulations, governance, due diligence, and strategic considerations specific to the Malaysian market. - Banking and Finance Practice
This module covers the regulatory landscape of banking and finance in Malaysia, including lending and security, loan recovery, enforcement procedures, and the functioning of debt capital markets. - Islamic Banking and Finance Practice
This module explores the rise of Islamic banking and finance as an alternative to conventional financial systems, especially in light of recent global market disruptions. You’ll study the regulatory frameworks, lending practices, security enforcement, loan recovery, and debt capital markets within the Malaysian Islamic finance landscape. - Corporate Secretarial Practice
This module prepares you for a career as a company secretary or governance professional, equipping you to guide organisations on applying sound governance principles and complying with the relevant regulations of their jurisdiction.
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Entry Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or an equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate; or
- Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00 or an equivalent qualification, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience.
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