Texas A&M Law Master of Legal Studies | Cybersecurity Law & Policy
Texas A&M University School of Law’s career-relevant Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with an emphasis in Cybersecurity Law and Policy is designed for non-lawyer professionals who don’t intend to practice law. Combining up-to-date legal education and real-world skills, you’ll gain the legal perspective and build the expertise you need to tackle legal complexities and gain a professional edge in your industry.
Time to Complete: Est. 1-2 years (30 Credit hours)
Modality: Online
Three Starts Per Year: Fall, Spring, Summer
Tuition: $33,825
“Going back to school as an adult, who was in a career, is a challenge. Texas A&M Law has done an excellent job laying out the program and the requirements. The faculty is an incredibly gifted group of individuals and they have such a wealth of information. The comradery that I have built is also invaluable and I will always cherish this.”
- Lynette Kitchen ’23
Top 30
Texas A&M University School of Law ranks #29 among national law schools.
World-Renowned Faculty
Many of the faculty who teach the MLS courses are full-time faculty at the law 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.
No entrance exam requirement, flexible start dates, and a full or part-time course load allow for an academic experience that fits into your personal and professional life.
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.
Master of Legal Studies | Cybersecurity Law & Policy Emphasis
Our MLS program with an emphasis in cybersecurity law and policy is career-focused and provides a valuable legal perspective on the cybersecurity world, including data privacy and compliance, policies, and regulations.
With this advanced degree, you’ll be well-prepared for leadership roles in the cybersecurity industry. Our career-relevant curriculum is designed to prepare you for global success with a focus on subjects such as:
Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Contract Law and Strategies
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Law
Cybersecurity Risk
Principles of Regulatory Law
Foundations of Business Law
Digital Forensics
Dispute Resolution
Cybersecurity Compliance
Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
Incident Response
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.
Cybersecurity law and policy refers to laws and guidelines used to navigate many aspects of cybersecurity across many platforms—from the Web to software applications.
Those with a cybersecurity law background can have an impact on areas such as data privacy, compliance, policies, and regulation, in roles such as information security officer, information security analyst, network security analyst, systems analyst, and much more.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for information security analysts is very promising, with much faster-than-average growth of 35 percent projected through 2031. This growth includes 56,500 additional jobs over the next decade. Not to mention, this field has a strong earning potential, with a median pay of $102,600.
Our cybersecurity law master’s degree can give non-lawyers working in the field an edge through an advanced understanding of IT and digital security laws. Our flexible online format lets working professionals set their learning pace while still actively collaborating with instructors and peers through breakout sessions and discussion boards. 24/7 technical support is built in to help you meet learning goals remotely.
This online master’s in cybersecurity law can be completed in as little as one year.
Texas A&M University offers those already working in cybersecurity the opportunity to enhance their current expertise at our globally recognized Tier-1 research institution. Our cybersecurity law classes are taught by instructors who are leaders in their field who offer real-world insights.
The highest caliber of curriculum in cybersecurity law is delivered through an interactive online platform that lets professionals continue to advance along their career path as they complete their degree. Our Aggie Network gives students the opportunity to network in the classroom and along their career path with more than 500,000 Aggies around the globe.
