Compliance
Grave violations of regulations are becoming increasingly frequent in business practice — the most recent data privacy and financial scandals are only the latest in a long series. Because companies, government agencies and organizations operate in an ever denser fabric of national and international laws and regulations, the danger that they may fail to comply with all applicable regulations increases constantly. Failure to comply with regulations is a high risk, since violators are prosecuted. In addition to financial losses, substantial damage to the company’s image can result. Consequently, failure to comply with regulations can lead to the loss of clients, partners, and public attention.
For this reason, there is a demand for experts who, like comptrollers, have a comprehensive view of all processes and workflows in an enterprise or an organization, and are familiar with the many interdependencies between the various areas. Such experts observe planning and supervision, and ultimately all processes, up to the development and realization of an appropriate corporate or organizational strategy for effective compliance.
The continuing education master’s degree programme in compliance prepares you, as a specialist or executive, to take on complex management responsibilities in the compliance field. At the intersection of ethics, law, management and information technology, you will deal with practical issues in the development, optimization and implementation of corporate and organizational guidelines to ensure behavior that complies with regulations, and with monitoring adherence to those guidelines.
At a Glance
Final certificate:
ZFU certification:
Beginning of course:
- Students can start the course at any time.
- Introductory seminars are held regularly for an optimum start.
Current dates
Duration:
- 24 months
- The period of supervised study can be extended by twelve months without additional fees.
Prerequisites:
- A first academic degree
- Two years of relevant work experience
Individuals with a different first degree have to provide proof of the required knowledge in economics and law.
Field-Trip:
- Five-day internship
- In Germany or abroad, at your option
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Trial course:
Study free for one month.
Tuition fees:
See the schedule of fees in our Info and Download Area.
Certificate programme:
Certificate programme related to Compliance:
Personnel Compliance
Accreditation
All courses of study at DUW that lead to an academic degree are approved by the accreditation agency ACQUIN.
State Certification
All of DUW’s programs of study are approved by the German national Distance Learning Office (Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht, ZFU) in Cologne. This certifies that course content is complete, correct and appropriately presented to ensure that you can achieve your educational goal.
Learning Outcomes
The master’s degree course in Compliance cuts across the traditional boundaries between disciplines. Beginning with your profound knowledge of your industry and the relevant regulations, you will acquire and reinforce the skills you need to develop and implement compliance policies in all departments and in at all hierarchical levels of an enterprise or an organization. You will acquire the skills to take on the key challenges involved in the development, application, implementation and monitoring of regulations and standards in all areas of a company or organization.
After completion of your course of study, you will be able to answer individual questions that arise in your day-to-day work with knowledge of the compliance requirements in the field of business law or IT, for example. At the same time you will be able to advance your organization’s strategic goals in implementing and enforcing compliance.
The master’s degree course in Compliance thus qualifies you to fill a management, executive or interdepartmental position in the compliance field.
Target Group
The master’s degree course in Compliance is designed for employees at all levels, in all industries, who deal with issues of regulatory compliance in companies, government agencies and organizations, or who aim to take on such duties. It is especially aimed at:
- Employees who envisage taking on a management, executive or interdepartmental position in the field of compliance
- Experienced specialists in the legal, commercial and IT departments of enterprises, government agencies and organizations
- Consultants who deal with compliance issues in their work
Info and Download Area
You can find further information on the master’s degree course in Compliance, as well as a schedule of fees, a registration form, the current calendar and advice on financing your continuing education studies, in the Info and Download Area
Do you have questions about this program?
The DUW guidance counselling team is happy to help and advise you. The DUW guidance counselling team is available by phone at 0800-9 333 111,* or by e-mail at studienberatung@duw-berlin.de.
* free call from German landlines; mobile costs may vary
