Master of Legal StudiesÌýin Cybersecurity, Risk and Governance

Master of Legal Studies inÌýCybersecurity, Risk, and Governance

As technology rapidly advances and business risks intensify, organizations urgently need interdisciplinary experts who understand the intricate legal and regulatory landscapes of cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.

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Our Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Cybersecurity empowers non-lawyers with the essential legal, risk management, and technical expertise to protect private and public sector organizations. You'll learn to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks—ultimately developing cybersecurity strategies that safeguard business operations and sensitive data and position you as a critical asset in today's digital world.

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About the Program


10 Courses

Complete your MLS in 1-2 years with a courseload of just ten classes.


Flexible Scheduling

Choose a path of study that works for you.
Part or full-time, on-campus or virtual.Ìý


Legal Studies

Students will explore Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance through interdisciplinary legal studies.

Deep, Cross-Industry Expertise

Our program brings together òòò½Ö±²¥ Law's resources and cybersecurity leaders in government, business, and academia, preparing you to leverage new technologies in compliance with regulations including the SEC Cybersecurity Rules, FTC Safeguard Rules, NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulations - Part 500, CMMC 2.0, and the EU GDPR.

Meet the Program Director

Kevin R. Powers, J.D.

As founder and director, Kevin draws on his 25 years of law enforcement, military, cyber and national security, privacy law, business, higher education, and teaching experience to deliver a world-class program in Cybersecurity, Risk and Governance.

The Cybersecurity Program is helping me reduce the risk to our nation's critical infrastructure; the skills you learn have an immediate application in the real world.
Thom Shola '18, Chief Risk Officer, Northern Bank & òòò½Ö±²¥ Cybersecurity Program Faculty

Advance in a High-Demand Field

~4M

current

Forbes

$565,000

for executives in cybersecurity.

Wall Street Journal

207k+

Alumni network that is engaged, connected, and interdisplinaryÌý

Curriculum


With a ten course curriculum totaling 30 credits, you'll gain the core competencies needed for risk and governance through required courses while exploring your own interests through 18 different electives.

Sample Courses

Intersection of Cybersecurity Law, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Privacy
Incident Planning, Response & Business Continuity Management
Privacy Law and Data Protection
Cyber Investigations & Digital Forensics
Cloud Security Governance: Startegy, Risk & Vendor Management
Organizational Effectiveness: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

These listings are informational only and subject to change.

Where do our students and graduates work?


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Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Crimes, FBI

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Associate General House Counsel, Thermo Fischer ScientificÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý

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Deputy Director IT Risk & Compliance, MBTAÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

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Research Scientist, MIT

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Director of Engineering - Data Center Operations, Fidelity

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Lead Security Analyst, Converse (Nike)

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Director Business Analysis, Fidelity Investments

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Deputy CISO, Federal Reserve Bank

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Information Security Trainer, The New York Times

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Vice President & Cyber Risk Analyst, Morgan Stanley

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Cyber Analyst, NSA

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Risk Specialist, Amazon

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ÌýApplications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Prerequisites:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/universityÌý
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Deadlines

Regular Decision.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application fee $60 (to be paid as part of the online application.) If you believe you qualify for a fee waiver, please contact cyberlawmls@bc.edu.

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To be uploaded to your online Application Form

In addition to your academic history and relevant work experience, please include any pertinent licenses currently held and any research experience or publications.

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online Application Form.

InÌý500-750 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation.

Letters must be sent directly from the recommender either through the online application portal or directly to Boston College Law School. ÌýWe will not accept recommendation letters unless they are emailed directly from the recommender or mailed directly from the recommender in a sealed envelope.

Please note: Letters of recommendations should be provided by Professional or Academic recommenders.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to your online Application Form for purposes of application review. However, official transcript(s) must also be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation. Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.

Boston College Alumni and Current Students:
Your òòò½Ö±²¥ transcript must beÌýformally requested from the Office of Student ServicesÌýand submitted to the Boston College Law School. òòò½Ö±²¥ Law cannot request or access transcripts independently.Ìý

Transcripts should be mailed to:Ìý

Boston College Law School
Admissions Office
885 Centre Street
Newton Centre, MA, 02459

Applicants whose Native language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, for required scores, visit our International Student page.

FAQs

Visit our FAQ section.

Tuition

Thank you for your patience as we finalize the final tuitionÌýfor this program. We expect to release tuition numbers by the end of October 2024.

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Industry-aligned


ISACA Member

Our students have a local chapter of ISACA, which connects students with opportunities in cybersecurity, information systems and technology, and business management.

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Approved Provider

Our program is an approved training provider for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS).

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