Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

Message from the Executive Dean The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry unearthed some alarming instances of cultural dishonesty and serious risk management and compliance problems within banks and financial services organisations. Governance failures in mission based not-for-profit enterprises were exposed during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. As a consequence of these and similar inquiries, public trust in corporate and enterprise leadership has been eroded.

Many see the current regulation of enterprise governance as insufficiently rigorous and inadequately administered to effectively hold enterprises, and their boards and management, to appropriate standards. We are likely to continue to see a tightening of regulation and increases in penalties for failure to properly govern enterprises. The regulation of directors’ and officers’ legal duties and obligations is likely to become more transparent and more onerous, and directors and officers will be held more accountable for their own actions and for the actions of their organisations.

In the face of all this, there is a clear and pressing need for better education of directors, officers and enterprise leaders, particularly in relation to their understanding of their legal and ethical obligations.

A comprehensive understanding of the legal regulation of enterprises and their leadership is the foundation of good governance. Strategy must be implemented, and risk must be mitigated, within the bounds of the law; customer rights under consumer protection law must be acknowledged and respected; staff have entitlements under employment law; finance and supply chains are governed by statutory obligation and contract law; innovation systems are supported by intellectual property law; and so on.

Comprehensive governance education with an explicit focus upon legal and ethical obligations is essential in addressing our current governance challenges. It is thus appropriate that a law school lead the way in making this education widely available.

Bond Law is pleased to offer its Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance program to experienced directors, officers and enterprise leaders in both the corporate and community sectors. Developed by a team of highly qualified practitioners and scholars, delivered as a combination of online modules and intensive workshops, and able to be completed part-time in only 16 months, the program is ideal for the busy professional. The legal qualification is available to both law and non-law graduates, recognising that all board members will benefit from advanced postgraduate education in the law.

Professor Nick James Executive Dean Faculty of Law Bond University

Why study the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance?

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When completed, you will be entitled to use the post-nominals LLMEntGov – a highly sought-after law qualification to assist your board career and governance performance. You will also receive an Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance.

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You will improve your understanding of how the governance of strategy, risk, compliance, finance, culture, people and systems all operate within a legal and regulatory framework.

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Regardless of your governance background (public / not-for-profit / private / schools / sport), the program is relevant and uses case studies and real examples from a broad range of sectors.

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Delivered over four Bond semesters, your Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance takes just 1 year and 4 months to complete part-time.

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The program requires completion of two subjects per semester – comprising four days in total (two per subject) of intensive workshops together with learning support from online modules.

You can do less than two subjects per semester, but not more.

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The intensive workshop is delivered online or face-to-face at Bond’s new Brisbane location.

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You will hear from and engage with experienced and practising board members, from both legal and non-legal backgrounds.

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There are no exams. Online assessment is combined with case study appraisals, enabling you to apply your board and governance learning to real-life situations.

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The program is available 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.

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International participants do not need a student visa and can undertake the program using a visitor or business visa.

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A small cohort allows time for network development and in-depth discussion of topics.

Gain an additional Governance qualification As part of the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance (LLMEntGov), you will complete a compulsory microcredential “Foundations of Enterprise Governance” which serves as both a standalone qualification and as a subject into the LLMEntGov. In the LLMEntGov, you will recieve two governance qualifications with no additional fees or attendance.

The focus of Foundations of Enterprise Governance is to provide a foundation for the subsequent subjects in the LLMEntGov and cover additional areas that you as a director will need to know. You will be learning about contemporary issues in governance, the role and function of the board, the role of regulators and more.

Vincent Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

I have taken away considerable knowledge from the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance with particular ability to understand the importance of best practice governance in enterprise management and enterprise growth.

Who should consider this program?

• Current board members who wish to improve their board effectiveness.

• Board members and individuals who wish to strengthen their board CV to secure their next position.

• Management who report to a board, or are involved in governance activity.

Program structure • • • • • • • •

Completed over four semesters with eight subjects in total, using the Bond three-semesters-per-year model.

Each subject is comprised of a two day intensive workshop plus six online modules.

The workshops include presentations by guest speakers and practitioners.

There are no exams; all assessments are designed to be authentic and workplace focused.

Class sizes are small to ensure an authentic, engaging learning experience.

Law graduates undertake six compulsory subjects and two law electives of their choice.

Non-law graduates undertake eight compulsory subjects.

The cohort starts in September of each year.

Subject

Learning Outcomes

Authentic Assessment

Learning Experiences

Knowledge

Reflection

Intensive Workshop

Online Modules Skills / competencies

* Order of Intensive and Modules may vary by subject.

DAY 2

Modular experiences*

DAY 1

MODULE 6

MODULE 5

MODULE 4

MODULE 3

MODULE 2

MODULE 1

Attitudes

Demonstration

Application

Program directors Professor Nick James is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law at Bond University. He is a former commercial lawyer and has been practising as an academic since 1996. He is passionate about legal education and the role of law schools in modern society. His areas of teaching expertise include: law in context, legal theory, animal law, business law, and company law. He has won numerous awards for his teaching including a National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, and he is the author of three textbooks: Business Law, Critical Legal Thinking and The New Lawyer (with Rachael Field and Jackson Walkden-Brown). He has written numerous journal articles, book chapters and conference papers in the areas of legal education, critical legal theory, and disruption of the legal services sector.

Professor James is Executive Director of the Bond University Centre for Professional Legal Education, Executive Editor of the Legal Education Review, Chair of the Australasian Law Teachers Association (ALTA), and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.

Honorary Adjunct Professor Dr Stephen van der Mye brings an extensive background as an Executive Director, Managing Director and Non-Executive Director in a variety of organisations covering agribusiness; banking and financial services; biotechnology and life sciences; electrical equipment manufacturing; health administration; mining and mineral processing; infrastructure and utility services; retail and wholesale services; and university and vocational education. His experience in these sectors covers listed and unlisted public companies; government business organisations; large and small proprietary companies; not-for-profit enterprises; and other business associations both onshore and offshore.

Stephen’s interests lie in the areas of corporate and enterprise governance, from both a compliance and performance perspective, including strategic thinking; financial management; operational planning; organisational structures; performance monitoring; risk identification and mitigation; and prudential supervision.

Subjects All subjects are compulsory for non-law graduates.

Semester

Subject

Description

Foundations of Enterprise Governance

This subject will provide a foundation overview to the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance program. It will provide an opportunity to focus on case law and key legal concepts.

Foundations of Enterprise Law

This subject will introduce students to the foundations of their legal and ethical obligations as directors and officers: legal rules and ethical principles generally, the Australian legal system and the sources of law in Australia, and the basic rules and doctrines of tort law and contract law.

Commercial Entities Law

This subject will introduce students to the law regulating enterprises in Australia. Students will learn about the range of possible business structures including the corporation, the legal process of setting up a corporate structure, and the formal operational obligations of the enterprise.

Ethics and Enterprise Governance

This subject will examine the principles and rules regulating ethical enterprise decision making, and the consequences of noncompliance. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of ethical conduct and governance, the legal duties of directors and officers, and member rights and remedies.

Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal Framework

This subject will examine the regulatory and operational frameworks associated with strategy, risk and compliance; how boards understand, influence and monitor these frameworks; and popular strategic development and implementation models.

Students will learn how to evaluate a risk management system and review risk appetite statements; learn about assurance mapping, risk framework rollout and risk mitigation strategies; and become familiar with the three lines of defence. They will learn about compliance management systems; how compliance and performance are different; and how boards monitor compliance while influencing performance.

Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social Responsibility

This subject will examine the social and legal responsibilities of the enterprise towards others. Students will learn about the enterprise’s responsibilities towards both humans (including employees, customers and the community) and non-humans (including natural resources, animals and the environment).

IT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security

This subject will examine the laws regulating information technology, privacy and cyber-security as they apply to enterprises as well as the consequences of non-compliance. Students will learn about the key features and legal challenges associated with new technologies, learn how to assess and manage privacy risks, and appreciate the importance of cyber-security to a successful enterprise.

Commercial Law for Enterprises (Capstone)

This subject will examine the laws regulating sales and supply chains, complex contracts, consumer protection and competition as they apply to enterprises, the role of the ACCC and other relevant regulators, and the consequences of non-compliance.

September

January

May

September

Program study plan Non-law graduate recommended study plan with September semester commencement only September

January

May

September

Foundations of Enterprise Governance (Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance)

Commercial Entities Law

Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal Framework

IT Law, Privacy and CyberSecurity

Foundations of Enterprise Law and Governance

Ethics and Enterprise Governance

Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social Responsibility

Commercial Law for Enterprises

Law graduates All law graduates will complete the program in 4 semesters. Graduates who have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) will receive an exemption for Foundations of Enterprise Law and Commercial Entities Law, while graduates who have postgraduate law qualifications (GDLP or JD) will receive credit* *Approval for advance standing must meet University policy requirements.

Law graduate recommended study plan with September semester commencement only September

January

May

September

Foundations of Enterprise Governance (Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance)

Postgraduate Law Elective/Credit

Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal Framework

IT Law, Privacy and CyberSecurity

Postgraduate Law Elective/Credit

Ethics and Enterprise Governance

Enterprise Reputational Risk and Social Responsibility

Commercial Law for Enterprises (Capstone)

Entry requirements Law Graduates A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Non-Law Graduates An undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of five years’ post-graduation experience including two years in a leadership role.

Non Degree Holders Entry via the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Governance is available to highly experienced individuals with a governance and/or executive background who do not hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Program Intensive Dates – 2022 / 2023 Semester

Subject

Intensive Dates

Foundations of Enterprise Law and Governance

Online modules to be completed by 23 October 2022

Foundations of Enterprise Governance (AC)

28 - 29 October 2022

Commercial Entities Law

24 - 25 February 2023

Ethics and Enterprise Governance

31 March & 1 April 2023

Strategy, Risk and Compliance: A Legal Framework

23 - 24 June 2023

Enterprises, Reputational Risk and Social Responsibility

4 - 5 August 2023

Commercial Law for Enterprises

15 – 16 September 2023

ICT Law, Privacy and Cyber-Security

24 – 25 November 2023

September 2022

January 2023

May 2023

September 2023

2022-23 Subject Pricing Student

Subject Fee

No of Subjects

Total Costs

2022

$5,310

8

$42,480

2023

$5,450

8

$43,600

Centre for Enterprise Governance The Centre for Enterprise Governance provides an educational and thought leadership platform for governance professionals, directors and officers of enterprises - private and public; government business; not-forprofit and other associations to gain a deeper insight into the ethical, legal and moral foundations supporting excellence in governance.

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The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (August 2021).

However, all programs are subject to review by the Academic Senate of the University and the University reserves the right to change its program offerings and subjects without notice.

The information published in this document is intended as a guide and persons considering an offer of enrolment should contact the relevant Faculty or Institute to see if any changes have been made before deciding to accept their offer.