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Overview

Businesses face increasingly complex regulation and compliance issues that span local, federal and international levels. As a result, there is a growing demand across all industries for business professionals with up-to-date knowledge of the complex regulatory environment businesses operate within, and the ability to manage world-class compliance programs.

The Master of Regulation and Compliance is aimed at professionals who want to gain specialist regulation and compliance knowledge. With a focus on business regulation and law, and best practice in compliance, you will develop the skills required to interpret and navigate regulatory requirements and implement world-class compliance solutions. This flexible degree provides you with the ability to opt for breadth, or concentrate in a number of areas, including corporate governance, banking and finance regulation, corporate sustainability, employment, or the global regulatory environment. With the opportunity to also undertake an international study experience, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your career in the private, public or third sector.

As part of the Master of Regulation and Compliance, you can choose to attend the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program for one semester, and receive a Berkeley Haas certificate. For more information refer to the Monash Business School site.

Course structure

Part A. Mastery knowledge48 credit points

Core units

12 credit points

You must complete the following units.

Additional Regulation and compliance units

36 credit points

You must complete six units (36 credit points) selected from any of the following streams.

Banking and finance

Sustainability and environment

Contemporary business and corporate regulation

Employment regulation, management and risk

Global enterprise

Placement and projects in all areas of interest

Part B. Electives24 credit points

You must complete 24 credit points of electives at Level 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics, which could include study tours, consulting projects or industry placements. In addition units may be selected from across the University as long as you have met the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units.

You can enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG). The MIG is your unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned industry leaders and design innovative solutions that result in real social change. MIG will give you the leadership skills you will need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world and is your chance to make connections before you graduate. The MIG unit may be credited in place of a free elective as a 6 credit point unit option. For information on eligibility please see FREE.

In addition to the units detailed under each of the streams listed in Part A Mastery Knowledge, units from the following streams may be of interest to you.

Banking and finance

Sustainability and environment

Contemporary business and corporate regulation

Employment regulation, management and risk

Global enterprise

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in two parts. Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Electives

Part A. Mastery knowledge

The focus of these studies is to develop your knowledge and skills as a critical and creative business professional who can apply your understanding and knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues in contemporary business and management contexts.

Part B. Electives

The focus of these studies is to contribute to a portfolio of professional development that enables you to expand your knowledge and skills in the realm of regulation, compliance and related disciplines. Electives may be taken from study tours, consulting projects or industry placements. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part A and Part B.
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part A.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

This course comprises 72 credit points structured into two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 credit points) and Part B. Electives (24 credit points).

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 credit points)

1. You must complete the following two units (12 credit points):

BTF5110 Regulatory analysis and design
BTF5118 Regulatory compliance in practice

and

2. You must complete six units selected from any of the following streams (36 credit points):

Banking and finance

BFF5902 Introduction to risk management
BTF5111 Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
BTF5112 Banking and finance regulation
BTF5114 Regulatory issues for transnational business
MGF5020 Business ethics in a global environment
BTX5914 Scandal: Risk, ethics and consequences in finance law

Sustainability and environment

BFF5902 Introduction to risk management
BTF5111 Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
BTF5114 Regulatory issues for transnational business
BTF5910 Corporate sustainability regulation
MGF5020 Business ethics in a global environment

Contemporary business and corporate regulation

BTF5000 Corporate governance, risk and social responsibility
BTF5111 Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
BTF5345 Human rights and global business
BTF5910 Corporate sustainability regulation
ECX5470 Competition, regulation and policy
MGF5020 Business ethics in a global environment

Employment regulation, management and risk

BFF5902 Introduction to risk management
BTF5115 From ride share to ride fair: Risk and regulation in the modern workplace
BTF5116 Employment law in international perspective

Global enterprise

BTF5000 Corporate governance, risk and social responsibility
BTF5111 Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
BTF5114 Regulatory issues for transnational business
BTF5116 Employment law in international perspective
BTF5345 Human rights and global business
BTF5910 Corporate sustainability regulation
BTF5919 International trade law
MGF5020 Business ethics in a global environment

Placement and projects in all areas of interest

BEX5001 Industry placement
BEX5006 Consulting project
BEX5012 Industry placement (12 credit points)
BEX5112 Consulting project (12 credit points)
BTF5801 Masters research paper
BTF5900 Major research project (18 credit points)

Part B. Electives (24 credit points)

You must complete 24 credit points of electives at level 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics, which could include study tours, consulting projects or industry placements. In addition units may be selected from across the University as long as you have met the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units.

You can enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG). The MIG is your unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned industry leaders and design innovative solutions that result in real social change. MIG will give you the leadership skills you will need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world and is your chance to make connections before you graduate. The MIG unit may be credited in place of a free elective as a 6 credit point unit option. For information on eligibility please see FREE.

In addition to the units detailed under each of the streams listed in Part A Mastery Knowledge, units from the following streams may be of interest to you:

Banking and finance

BFF5230 Global financial markets
LAW5384 International investment law
BFF5370 Fintech

Sustainability and environment

APG5122 Corporate sustainability management
APG5230 Field studies in climate governance
APG5426 Environmental analysis
APG5428 Environmental governance and citizenship
BEX5200 Climate change and carbon management strategies
LAW5454 Climate change and displacement
MGF5691 Sustainable operations and supply chain management

Contemporary business and corporate regulation

ETF5650 Business optimisation skills
ETF5922 Data visualisation and analytics
ETF5952 Quantitative methods for risk analysis
LAW5312 Competition law
MGF5972 Managing organisation change

Employment regulation, management and risk

BEX5601 Business environment
MGF5130 Managing diversity and inclusion
MGF5261 Talent management and professions of the future
MGF5610 People management and work in a global context
MGF5670 Leadership
MGF5920 Work and employment relations
MGF5928 Strategic leadership
MGF5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation
MGF5976 Strategic management
MGF5986 Foundations of human resource management

Global enterprise

MGF5800 Global business
MGF5730 International trade policy
MGF5760 International institutions and organisations
MGF5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation
MGF5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
critical and creative scholars who:

- produce innovative solutions to regulation and compliance problems
- apply research skills to business challenges
- communicate effectively and perceptively
2
responsible and effective global citizens who:

- engage in an internationalised world
- exhibit cross-cultural competence
- demonstrate ethical values
3
able to critically appraise and apply knowledge to a broad range of regulatory compliance contexts, and use these understandings to build and develop solutions to real-world problems and challenges faced by regulators and compliance managers
4
able to effectively manage regulation and compliance issues within an enterprise and to manage a work environment that promotes ethical and 'best practice' behaviours.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree if you complete both BTF5801 Masters Research Paper and BTF5900 Major Research Project.

Notes for students

Travel between campuses may be required to complete this course. Please check the unit offering details when enrolling.

You can enrich your degree by honing your academic and professional skills through the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG). The MIG is your unique opportunity to collaborate with renowned industry leaders and design innovative solutions that result in real social change. MIG will give you the leadership skills you will need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world and is your chance to make connections before you graduate. The MIG unit may be credited in place of a free elective as a 6 credit point unit option. For information on eligibility please see FREE.

Other information

Businesses face increasingly complex regulation and compliance issues that span local, federal and international levels. As a result, there is a growing demand across all industries for business professionals with up-to-date knowledge of the complex regulatory environment businesses operate within, and the ability to manage world-class compliance programs.

The Master of Regulation and Compliance is aimed at professionals who want to gain specialist regulation and compliance knowledge. With a focus on business regulation and law, and best practice in compliance, you will develop the skills required to interpret and navigate regulatory requirements and implement world-class compliance solutions. This flexible degree provides you with the ability to opt for breadth, or concentrate in a number of areas, including corporate governance, banking and finance regulation, corporate sustainability, employment, or the global regulatory environment. With the opportunity to also undertake an international study experience, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your career in the private, public or third sector.

As part of the Master of Regulation and Compliance, you can choose to attend the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program for one semester, and receive a Berkeley Haas certificate. For more information refer to the Monash Business School site.

Common questions

How long is Master of Regulation and Compliance?

1.5 years full time, 72 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 3 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Regulation and Compliance?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Master of Regulation and Compliance units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 72
Full time: 1.5 Years
Part time: 3 Years
Maximum time: 5 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 112903G
Abbreviation: MRegCompl
Award title: Master of Regulation and Compliance
Handbook years: 202420252026 2027