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The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they're on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond's exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
Strengthen your Board CV and governance effectiveness with a Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance, the only LLM in Australia offered to the governance community.
Available to both law and non-law graduates, the program is designed for current Directors and Officers, as well as those aspiring to Board positions. It is the only Master of Laws in Australia with a specific focus on enterprise governance.
Course content explores the critical aspects of Board governance including ethics, commercial structures, strategy, risk, compliance, finance, tax and insolvency, privacy and consumer law, IT law and cyber security. All governance work is underpinned by a regulatory, legal and compliance framework and it is important that directors and officers understand their legal and compliance obligations. The LLMEntGov is appropriate for listed, for-profit, not-for-profit, small business and government entities. Participants will learn from experienced Board and legal practitioners how to use governance as a framework for organisational excellence and ethical leadership.
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is specifically designed to suit the schedule of working professionals by delivering subjects via a combination of two-day face-to-face workshops and online modules, with starting dates in January, May or September. Non law graduates start in September of each year only. It is recommended that law graduates commence their study in September and January to align with the compulsory study plan of the broader cohort.
Bond University Experience
A stand-out feature of this program is that all subjects include a two-day conference style intensive component on Bond University’s Gold Coast campus.
Each intensive will feature up to six guest speakers, including Chairs and Directors from publicly listed and not-for-profit entities, regulators and government agencies. These leading governance experts will be joined by partners from major law and accounting firms and members of the judiciary.
With student numbers limited to just 15 per intake, these intensives offer a unique opportunity to network with some of Australia’s leading governance experts and Company Directors and make key contacts for current and future Board placements. Additional learning support is presented via online modules. All assessment tasks are constructively aligned, authentic and based on real-life Board scenarios and cases. There are no exams.
Bond Law Concierge Service
Bond Law offers a concierge service to help participants with advice relating to flights, airfares, airport transfers, accommodation (for participants and families) and other requirements for the two-day intensive programs. Please email [email protected] or phone +61 7 5595 2264 should you require any assistance.
Key features
- Subjects are delivered using a combination of online modules and two day intensive workshops
- Suitable for law and non-law graduates
- Complete a Master of Laws qualification in 16 months
- Minimum disruption to professional and personal commitments
- Focus your studies specifically on corporate governance
- Network with leading governance experts and Company Directors
- Intakes in January, May and September, with non-law graduates starting in September of each year
About the program
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law. The program is designed for directors and officers as well as for legal professionals with an interest in enterprise governance. Students enrolled in the program learn about the nature and operation of enterprise governance and the role of the board in a variety of enterprise contexts – including both for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises – and learn how to govern an enterprise in compliance with the relevant legal rules and ethical principles. Show more
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law. The program is designed for directors and officers as well as for legal professionals with an interest in enterprise governance. Students enrolled in the program learn about the nature and operation of enterprise governance and the role of the board in a variety of enterprise contexts – including both for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises – and learn how to govern an enterprise in compliance with the relevant legal rules and ethical principles. All subjects in the program are delivered using a combination of online modules and intensive workshops, and all assessment tasks are constructively aligned and authentic. Show less
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | 4 semesters (1 year 4 months) |
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| Program type | Masters Coursework |
| Study area | Law |
| Program code | LA-43053 |
| CRICOS code | This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa. |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance comprises 80 credit points (8 subjects) and is conducted over 4 semesters. Students complete 2 subjects per semester.
Law graduate recommended study plan (start any semester)
Recommended study plan for a Juris Doctor or Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) graduate (start any semester) *
*Students with Postgraduate law study receive subject credit (for the law electives).
Non-law graduate recommended study plan (start in September only)
The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
Semester program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $10,500 per semester (based on 2 subjects per semester)
Total program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $42,000
- Students commencing study in 2022: $42,480
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.
Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.
* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.
Academic entry requirements
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance is open to both law and non-law graduates.
Minimum entry requirements are:
- a Bachelor of Laws; or
- any Bachelor degree plus five years relevant workplace experience inclusive of two years in a leadership role.
Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamur to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.
Future outcomes
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance positions graduates for Board level appointments across listed, for-profit, not-for-profit, and government entities. It is also a significant advantage for CEOs, CFOs and all other senior management positions answerable or reporting to a Board.
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance will strengthen your CV and equip you with the required knowledge of the regulatory, compliance and legal frameworks required by applicants for Board positions.
For those who already sit on or report to a Board, this degree will expand your understanding of the regulatory, legal and compliance frameworks that underpin all governance work helping improve your decision making as a Director.
The Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance can lead to Higher Degree by Research programs including Doctor of Legal Science (Research) and Doctor of Philosophy (Law).