Cambridge College: Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance

Explore Cambridge College's Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance

Program Overview

Do well by doing good with a fully online business ethics degree from Cambridge College. Global corporations and nonprofits need managers who can lead with integrity. You'll learn how to exercise ethical judgment in governance. You'll practice effective and proactive compliance management. Then, you'll apply your knowledge to a real-life project or initiative.

What You'll Learn

Graduates of Cambridge's Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance program will have developed the ability to: 

• • Identify and assess the strategic, operational, and social risks faced by corporations
  • Analyze the relevance of current and emerging regulations, laws and governance standards and effectively apply these to an organization
  • Appreciate the respective roles and contributions to the firm in the functions of compliance, corporate social responsibility, ethics, auditing, and managerial reporting and control
  • Clearly present problems and solutions related to ethics and corporate governance to management and the Board
  •  As a final deliverable, students will have the opportunity to execute a “real-world” project with their employer, if approved by the program chair, or complete a comprehensive compliance program for an assigned industry through a Capstone Examination that demonstrates their ability to apply the concepts learned in the MBEC program

Credits to Complete

30 credit hours

Career Preparation

The annual mean income for Massachusetts Compliance Officers is between $78,780 and $98,740 – with an average salary in Boston of *$89,150. Ethics and compliance training can prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers. Job titles include: Ethics and compliance officer; Compliance analyst; Ethics consultant; Regulatory affairs manager; Corporate governance specialist; Internal auditor.

_{*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131041.htm (visited June 19, 2023).}

 

About Cambridge College

ABOUT:  Cambridge College (CC) is a private, regionally accredited nonprofit institution of higher learning founded in 1971. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, CC is committed to affordable, and accessible undergraduate degree programs. Cambridge College Global is committed to high-quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate degree programs, for adult learners. ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the New England Commision of Higher Education (NECHE) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: For graduate programs, you will need to: Earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Complete the full application Submit official college transcripts Resume that details your education and work experience, including how they pertain to your career goals.  Submit your personal statement. Write a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing your professional experience, goals and objectives for graduate study. How do you expect your graduate studies to enhance your future career? Complete an interview. You’ll have an interview with Admissions or Faculty interview, generally by phone For good cause shown, at the discretion of the Program Chair, institutional admissions requirements may be waived or altered upon written approval by the Program Chair. COST:  The cost with the discount is $494 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $705 per credit hour. Plus, at Cambridge College, approximately 40% of courses eliminate the need for external books or materials.