Monash University
Master of Regulation and Compliance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
In this course, you will learn how to establish, implement and manage game-changing regulatory compliance programs across a broad range of industries.
Course overview
The Master of Regulation and Compliance is your opportunity to learn more about the complex, contemporary regulatory and compliance environment – as well as how to identify key risks that might be found within businesses.
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.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master of Regulation and Compliance, you must complete 72 credit points from the available courses.
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.
You must complete the following units
- Regulatory analysis and design
- Regulatory compliance in practice
You must complete 36 credit points selected from any of the following streams
Banking and finance
- Introduction to risk management
- Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
- Banking and finance regulation
- Regulatory issues for transnational business
- Scandal: Risk, ethics and consequences in finance law
- Business ethics in a global environment
Sustainability and environment
- Introduction to risk management
- Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
- Regulatory issues for transnational business
- Corporate sustainability regulation
- Business ethics in a global environment
Contemporary business and corporate regulation
- Corporate governance, risk and social responsibility
- Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
- Human rights and global business
- Corporate sustainability regulation
- Competition, regulation and policy
- Business ethics in a global environment
Employment regulation, management and risk
- From ride share to ride fair: Risk and regulation in the modern workplace
- Employment law in international perspective
- Introduction to risk management
Global enterprise
- Corporate governance, risk and social responsibility
- Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
- Regulatory issues for transnational business
- Employment law in international perspective
- Human rights and global business
- Corporate sustainability regulation
- International trade law
- Business ethics in a global environment
Placement and projects in all areas of interest
- Industry placement
- Consulting project
- Industry placement
- Consulting project
- Masters research paper
- Major research project
Entry Requirements
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a significant or minor** in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a significant or minor** in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and an Australian graduate certificate/honours degree (or equivalent).
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a significant or minor** in a cognate discipline* and two years relevant professional experience.
English requirements
You must meet the minimum English language requirements to enter Monash University. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed.
You need satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- The equivalent of an Australian VET Certificate IV course (AQF Level 4), or higher, that the faculty has approved as requiring sufficient English skills.
- Study in an English-medium educational institution equivalent to at least 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) at Australian VET diploma level (AQF Level 5) or higher.
- At least two units of higher education study (to a minimum of 12 points), of which at least one is an English-rich unit, taken as part of an award or non-award course.
- An Australian master's by research or doctoral degree, or equivalent, from an English-medium institution.
The University does not accept competency-based qualifications as meeting English language requirements.
English test
If you don’t meet the Monash English requirement for a course at an Australian campus (but you meet all other admission requirements), contact your faculty to discuss your options. You may be asked to complete an internal assessment or one of the following English tests with the approval of the faculty dean (or a nominee):
- IELTS (Academic)
- IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)
- IELTS Online
- Internet-based TOEFL
- TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
- Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- C1 Advanced
- C2 Proficiency
- STAT English
Recognition of prior learning
Depending upon prior qualifications, students may receive credit for part of the course. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Be critical and creative scholars who:
- produce innovative solutions to problems
- apply research skills to business challenges
- communicate effectively and perceptively
Be responsible and effective global citizens who:
- engage in an internationalised world
- exhibit cross cultural competence
- demonstrate ethical values
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
Able to effectively manage regulation and compliance issues within an enterprise and to manage a work environment that promotes ethical and 'best practice' behaviours.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $37,100 (domestic fee-paying)
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is typically represented on a full-time study load of 48 credit points.
Some units may have additional fees for required materials or services. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per term;
- the choice of major or specialisation;
- choice of units;
- credit from previous study or work experience; and
- eligibility for government-funded loans
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.