Texas A&M Law Master of Legal Studies | Risk Management & Compliance
Our risk management MLS is designed for risk management professionals, including compliance officers, risk specialists, intelligence research specialists, fraud/anti-money laundering analysts, and asset forfeiture managers. Our cutting-edge curriculum covers legal compliance, fiduciary management, corporate governance, and much more, and our program is designed to develop the skills that you’ll need to succeed in a fast-paced, highly structured, deadline-driven culture.
Time to Complete: Est. 1-2 years (30 Credit hours)
Modality: Online
Three Starts Per Year: Fall, Spring, Summer
Tuition: $33,825
“Each class gave me something I was able to leverage in real-time in my role and validated the choice I made to attend. I was so impressed with the professors’ collective knowledge, availability, and commitment to my learning.”
- Chris Cuzzucoli ’22
Top 30
Texas A&M University School of Law ranks #29 among national law schools.
World-Renowned Faculty
Many of the faculty who teach in the risk management program 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.
We interweave law and risk management throughout the curriculum to give you the expertise that you’ll need to advise clients on complex risk management issues. We’ve customized the coursework to fit the needs of non-lawyers who need to navigate complex legal rules but don’t want to spend three years in law school.
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 Risk Management & Compliance?
Risk managers drive preventative and responsive strategies to address threats to overall organizational performance. These can include the identification, assessment, and control of threats that can stem from a variety of sources, including natural disasters and legal liabilities. Our MLS degree candidates have a variety of backgrounds, including:
Actuaries
Asset Forfeiture managers
Compliance officers and analysts
Finance and risk managers
Fraud and anti-money laundering analysts
Intelligence research specialists
Risk specialists
Underwriters
“The curriculum is challenging and relevant to my career and the faculty are top-flight individuals — experts in their field. It has helped not only with the legal components of my job (contracts, negotiation skills, etc.) but also enhanced the organizational and management skills I need to perform my daily tasks. ”
- Peter Elgohary ’22
Master of Legal Studies | Risk Management & Compliance Curriculum
We’ve designed this program with non-lawyers in mind and have built it around courses that help connect the dots across a number of issues such as legal compliance, fiduciary management, corporate governance, and more. Engage, innovate, and interact in the real world of risk management with our innovative curriculum.
The Master of Legal Studies in Risk Management 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.
All MLS students on the risk management track take these foundational courses.
Ethical Decision Making
Introduction to the U.S. Legal System
To complete your MLS in Risk Management degree, you’ll take specialized credits focused on risk management.
Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy
Counterterrorism
Cybersecurity Risk
Enterprise Risk Analytics
Fiduciary and Risk Management
Financial Innovations
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Government Contracting Risk and Compliance
Insurance Law and Risk Transfer
Introduction to Risk Management
Risk Management and Information Systems
Securities Regulation
White Collar Crime
Legal Risk Management
Additionally, you may take a combination of the following courses to supplement your risk management and compliance education.
Contract Law and Strategies
Foundations of Business Law
Legal Analysis and Writing for Clients
Principles of Regulatory Law
Approved electives outside of risk management
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..
We’re excited to receive your application! It’s easy to apply — there is no entrance exam, and we offer application fee waivers. We encourage you to start the path to earning your MLS in Risk Management & Compliance today.
A: Risk management is a solution to active and potential threats that can impact organizational performance. This end-to-end solution focuses on the identification, assessment, and control of threats that can stem from a variety of sources — from natural disasters to legal liabilities.
A: There are a number of career paths for those with a risk management background, from serving as a risk specialist for organizations to supporting related fields such as compliance and intelligence research. Job roles can include risk specialist, compliance officer, intelligence research specialist, and much more!
A: Risk managers drive preventative and responsive strategies to address threats to overall organizational performance.
A: Earning your master’s in risk management online can give you an edge in your field through a deep understanding of managing risks for organizations across areas such as legal compliance, fiduciary management, corporate governance, and much more. Set your learning pace while still actively collaborating with your instructor and peers through tools such as breakout sessions and discussion boards.
Our asynchronous class format is designed for lawyers and non-lawyer working professionals, offering the flexibility of an offline learning setting that lets you set your class schedule. 24/7 technical support is available to keep you on track in your program.
A. Most students complete the risk management master’s degree within five semesters, taking an average of 6-8 credits per semester.
A: Texas A&M University is a globally recognized Tier 1 research institution offering lawyers the unique opportunity to expand their practice. Our highly interactive, user-friendly remote learning platform lets professionals continue to advance their growth while they earn their degree. Flexible, self-paced learning is delivered by instructors who are leaders in their fields. 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.
