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MLS | Business Law & Compliance

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Texas A&M Law Master of Legal Studies | Business Law & Compliance

Our business law & compliance MLS is designed for new and experienced business professionals, including managers and entrepreneurs, whose positions involve negotiating, contracting, legal compliance, human resources, or risk assessment and mitigation. We’ll put you on the path to career advancement by teaching you to be a better negotiator, problem solver, and business strategist, and you’ll also learn the details of business formation, buying and selling businesses, how to navigate complex employment and environmental regulations, and much more. Available online or hybrid from Texas A&M Law’s San Antonio campus.
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Time to Complete: Est. 1-2 years (30 Credit hours)

Modality: Online or Hybrid

Three Starts Per Year: Fall, Spring, Summer

Tuition: $33,825

“I wanted more education and an advanced degree … but not just your standard MBA. Within seven months, I had three lucrative job offers for better pay and higher positions. I wasn’t even looking for a job, but that degree accentuated my experience and made me an attractive candidate.”

- Jody Denney Vazquez ’21

World-Renowned Faculty

Many of the faculty who teach in the business law and compliance course are full-time faculty at the law school and business school — giving you access to nationally recognized experts. The adjunct faculty who teach our specialized courses are industry leaders eager to share a lifetime of learning with a practical focus.

The Strength of the Aggie Network

Obtaining a degree from Texas A&M University — a Tier 1 research institution and one of the largest universities in the U.S. — will give you a marketable credential recognized around the world. The Aggie network spans the globe, with nearly 600,000 former students in over 160 countries.

Who can benefit from an MLS in Business Law & Compliance?

Our students have a variety of professional backgrounds, including:

  • Account Executive 
  • ADA & Accessibility Services Compliance Officer
  • Area Manager
  • CFO
  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Correctional Instructor
  • Deputy Director of Human Resources
  • Director of Health, Safety and Environmental 
  • District Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Lead Contracts Physical Operations
  • Operations Specialist
  • Regional Executive Director
  • Senior Director, Independent Compliance Risk Management
  • Senior HR Employee Relations Specialist
  • Senior Technology Productivity Consultant
  • Store Manager

“Texas A&M Law provided me the opportunity to fulfill my career aspirations and dreams. The program and networking have pushed me to grow further as a professional and opened new opportunities after graduation.”

- Susanna Hartanto ’22

Master of Legal Studies | Business Law & Compliance Curriculum

The Master of Legal Studies in Business Law & Compliance is a 30-credit-hour program. Candidates typically enroll in two courses per semester, which allows them to reach eligibility to graduate within two years. Candidates also have the flexibility as to how many courses to enroll in each semester, subject to university program rules.

Supported, Online Learning

We offer the convenience and flexibility of asynchronous online learning without sacrificing the caliber of education that you expect from a top-tier law school. Using Canvas, online learners experience an intuitive, user-friendly design, and our highly engaged faculty use tools that promote instructor-to-student and student-to-student interaction — all from the comfort of your own home or study environment. And because we know that many of our students are working professionals, we have support staff available on nights and weekends.

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