As digital technology continues to evolve and influence every aspect of our lives, the need for cybersecurity laws and regulations becomes more critical. An LLM in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy offers a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in areas such as data privacy, financial security, and social media regulation. This program prepares graduates for diverse career paths, including roles in private sector legal departments, government regulatory agencies, or as consultants specializing in cybersecurity law. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of current legal trends, graduates are well-prepared to address the legal challenges of an increasingly digital world.
Through the LLM degrees in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, students will develop these key skills and knowledge:
The Master of Law (LLM) Cybersecurity program is ideally suited to those who would like to pursue careers in legal departments of tech-driven companies, financial institutions, or regulatory agencies. They are also well-equipped for roles as cybersecurity law consultants or legal advisors in both the public and private sectors.
Core Courses (Required: 24 credits)
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LEGL 502 | Legal Skills II | 3 |
LEGL 500 | Comparative Legal System | 3 |
LEGL 530 | E-Commerce Law | 3 |
LEGL 555 | Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: In the World of Digital Technologies | 3 |
LEGL 520 | Negotiations & Alternative Dispute Settlement | 3 |
LEGL 560 | Data Protection and Privacy | 3 |
LEGL 550 | Emerging Technologies and the Law in the 4IR | 3 |
LEGL 565 | Cybersecurity and Cyber Crime | 3 |
Major Courses (Required: 15 credits)
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LEGL 625 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Cybersecurity | 3 |
LEGL 605 | Cyber Law International Legal Frameworks | 3 |
LEGL 610 | Cybersecurity Corporate / Organizational Practices and Risk Management | 3 |
LEGL 615 | Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
LEGL 620 | Cybersecurity Incident Response and Crisis Management | 3 |
Elective Courses (Required: 6 credits)
Each student selects 2 electives below or other/transferred master’s courses approved by the program administrator.
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LEGL 510 | Corporation law | 3 |
LEGL 515 | International Business Transactions | 3 |
LEGL 525 | International Trade and Investment Law | 3 |
LEGL 535 | International Financial Regulations and Compliance | 3 |
LEGL 540 | International Labor Law | 3 |
Tuition fee is paid by semester and depending on the number of courses that students are enrolled in.
Program | Fee |
|---|---|
Graduate English Preparatory Program | $3,000 Per Semester |
Core LLM/MLS Program | $900 Per Course |
Bridging Courses | $900 Per Course |