Master of Jurisprudence in Corporate and Business Law Standard Curriculum 
Download the Curriculum/Credit Breakdown (.pdf) updated 04/08/13
OverviewThe Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Corporate and Business Law is Widener’s response to the growing demand for trained graduates in corporate and business law. Our elite courses are designed for those seeking graduate-level training in variety of legal principles, specific bodies of corporate and business law, and regulatory compliance.
Flexible Scheduling The MJ in Corporate and Business Law is an online program designed to accommodate the working professional seeking to improve employment opportunities or simply to keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. It requires 28 credit hours of course work and can be completed in two academic years.
Award Winning ProgramWidener Law School’s Master of Jurisprudence in Corporate and Business Law program is the only corporate program in the United States accredited by the
Compliance Certification Board (CCB) and the Society for
Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE).
Program ObjectiveStudents learn from elite professional practitioners in the heart of corporate legal and business law who impart real life experiences and seek to equip students with skills necessary for success in today’s corporate and business law environment.
ExternshipsThe MJ program offers a Corporate and Business Law Externship in a variety of settings. This externship is open to students who have successfully completed their first year courses and is a great opportunity to gain practical skills training while earning credits toward graduation.
EligibilityStudents must possess a Bachelor’s degree with competitive GPA. Applicants should preferably have experience within a corporate or business setting.
TuitionThe tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $994 per credit*. Financial aid is available for qualified students. (*Subject to change.)
Application Materials- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- $60.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to Widener University
Contact Information Telephone: (302) 477 -2704
Email:
lawgradprograms@mail.widener.edu Master of Jurisprudence in Corporate and Business Law Certificate in Regulatory Analysis & Compliance Download the Curriculum/Credit Breakdown (.pdf) updated 04/08/13
OverviewThe Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Corporate and Business Law is a masters degree program designed for those seeking graduate-level training in legal analysis and regulatory compliance in a corporate, business, non-profit or government environment.
Program DescriptionThe MJ in Corporate and Business Law is an online program designed to accommodate the working professional seeking to improve employment opportunities or simply to keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. It requires 28 credit hours of course work and can be completed in two academic years. During the capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve compliance issues and mock
SCCE exam questions.
Award Winning ProgramWidener Law School’s Master of Jurisprudence in Corporate and Business Law program is the only corporate program in the United States accredited by the
Compliance Certification Board (CCB) and the Society for
Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). Students graduating from this program earn not only a Masters Degree but also a Certificate in Corporate Compliance.
Program Objectives Careers benefiting from such training include corporate management, compliance officers, risk managers, audit managers, government and agency officials as well as those seeking positions in corporate related fields. In response to the growing need for trained graduates in corporate and business law, Widener has created two program tracks in the business and regulatory compliance arena.
ExternshipsThe MJ program offers a Corporate and Business Law Externship in a variety of settings. This externship is open to students who have successfully completed their first year courses and is a great opportunity to gain practical skills training while earning credits toward graduation.
TuitionThe tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $994 per credit*. Financial aid is available for qualified students. (*Subject to change.)
Application Materials- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- $60.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to Widener University
Contact InformationTelephone: (302) 477 -2704
Email:
lawgradprograms@mail.widener.edu Master of Jurisprudence in Corporate and Business Law Certificate in Global Compliance Download the Curriculum/Credit Breakdown (.pdf) posted 04/08/13
OverviewThe Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Corporate and Business Law with Certificate in Global Compliance and Ethics is a master’s degree program designed for those seeking graduate-level training in legal analysis and global regulatory compliance and ethics for careers working with international corporate, business, non-profit, or government entities.
Program DescriptionThe MJ in Corporate and Business Law with Certificate in Global Compliance and Ethics is an online program designed to accommodate the working professional seeking to improve employment opportunities or simply to keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. Widener Law’s program requires 28 credit hours of course work and can be completed in two academic years. During the global capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve global compliance issues and mock exam questions for the
Compliance Certification Board's (CCB) exam to become a Certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional-International (CCEP-I). According to the Compliance Certification Board, the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional–International (CCEP-I)® is someone with knowledge of relevant international regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist organizations with their legal obligations, and someone who promotes organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.
Award Winning ProgramWidener Law School’s MJ in Corporate and Business Law program has the distinction of being accredited by both the CCB and the
Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). Widener University School of Law received the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics 7th Annual International Compliance award for the exceptional work done to further the compliance and ethics profession. Specifically, Widener University School of Law was recognized for achievements in academic development promoting the profession of compliance and ethics, technology focused on assisting compliance professionals, and the development of programs focused on integrity and ethical behaviors. Students graduating from this program earn not only a Master’s Degree but also a Certificate in Global Compliance and Ethics. Widener is the first CCB-accredited law school to offer this specialized education.
Program ObjectivesCareers benefiting from such training include corporate management, global ethics and compliance officers, risk managers, audit managers, government and agency officials with international partners, as well as those seeking positions in corporate-related fields. In response to the growing need for trained graduates in corporate and business law, Widener offers three program tracks in the business and regulatory compliance arena.
TuitionThe tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $994 per credit*. Financial aid is available for qualified students. (*Subject to change.)
Application Materials- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- $60.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to Widener University
Contact InformationTelephone: (302) 477 -2704
Email:
lawgradprograms@mail.widener.edu