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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Prior legal education or experience in technology, compliance, or cybersecurity is preferred but not required[2].
About This Program
This online graduate program examines the critical intersection of law, policy, and technology to safeguard information privacy and digital systems.
Career Outcomes
Advance as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with cybersecurity expertise
- 1. Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
- 2. Privacy Lawyer / Counsel
- 3. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- 4. Legal Risk Management Analyst
What You'll Learn
- Apply federal, state, and international cybersecurity and privacy laws to organizational security strategies and compliance programs
- Conduct legal risk assessments related to data breaches, incident response, and regulatory violations
- Design privacy-compliant policies and governance frameworks aligned with frameworks like NIST and industry standards
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats and develop legally sound defense and incident response protocols
Curriculum Highlights
Course themes include cybersecurity law and policy, individual privacy law, the law of cyber conflict, and risk management.
Top Employers
Top employers include Fortune 500 technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Apple), financial institutions (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America), government agencies (NSA, FBI, DHS), and major consulting firms (Deloitte, EY, Accenture)[2].
Admissions
Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Prior legal education or experience in technology, compliance, or cybersecurity is preferred but not required[2].
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
- GRE/GMAT: Not Required
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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