

We've compiled some answers to our frequently asked questions about the new Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance.聽
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As technology evolves and business risks increase, there is a high demand for non-lawyer professionals with a deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. Our MLS in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance is for non-lawyer professionals seeking the necessary legal, risk management, and technical skills to advance their careers, and become leaders, whether in private industry or government, in the ever expanding and highly regulated field of cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.
Our Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance equips non-lawyer professionals with the legal, risk, and technical knowledge and skills needed to help private and public organizations identify, assess, and manage cyber risk. We prepare students to bridge the communication gap between IT security professionals and key business stakeholders, and to lead, design, and frame a business case for investment to senior executives, Boards of Directors, and government officials. Taught by industry experts and practitioners, our program emphasizes skills in leadership, law, risk management, data privacy, artificial intelligence, ethics, critical thinking, analytic problem solving, and communication to prepare students to meet and respond to the varying issues presented by the rapidly changing cyber ecosystem.
Students will be prepared for a career as a cybersecurity professional in private industry and government. Depending on a student's educational background and career experience, possible positions include, but are not limited to:
According to Forbes, there is 鈥渁 global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers.鈥
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Ten courses are required (5 core and 5 electives), totaling 30 credits.
The MLS program is available online, on campus during the evening, or in any combination that works best for you. All courses are offered synchronously in the evenings.
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