Master of Science in Law degree in Business Law
Sacramento, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Law (MSL) – Business Law at McGeorge trains professionals in business law, corporate compliance, contract management, and legal risk. You’ll learn from legal experts and business leaders, gain practical legal skills, and fit coursework to your schedule via 100% online asynchronous delivery. The programme offers individualized support and networking in person and online. Typical pacing is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
You can network with peers, legal experts, and businesspeople online.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles such as Business owner; Compliance officer; Contract specialist; Project manager; Entrepreneur; Employee relations; HR consultant.
Master of Science in Law (MSL) - Business Law
The online Master of Science in Law degree in Business Law prepares working professionals to navigate complex legal challenges in modern workplaces. Learn from McGeorge School of Law faculty through 100% online asynchronous coursework, with opportunities to network in person and online, including events in San Francisco. Program highlights include:
- Learn from top legal experts and business leaders
- Gain practical legal skills and knowledge
- Fit the coursework to your schedule through online asynchronous learning
- Study in an individualized, supportive environment
- Network with peers, legal experts, and businesspeople in person and online
Format: 100% online asynchronous. Typical pacing: 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Required Coursework:
- Introduction to Legal Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Business Organizations
- Negotiations
- Leadership in Organizations
- Persuasive Public Speaking
Elective Coursework:
- Legislatures and Lawmaking
- The Executive Branch and the Administrative State
- Employment Law
- Contract Drafting
- State and Federal Taxation
- Survey of Intellectual Property Law
- Capstone MBA Course in Business Strategy
The MSL prepares graduates for roles such as:
- Business owner
- Compliance officer
- Contract specialist
- Project manager
- Entrepreneur
- Employee relations
- HR consultant
Designed for working professionals seeking advanced training in legal reasoning and business law. The degree is suitable for business executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, human resource professionals, and other professionals who need legal‑savvy skills for their careers.
