Secure your future
Earn your Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
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Program Overview
CSU College of Law’s innovative online Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy takes an integrative approach to education, preparing professionals to understand the technical and business dimensions of cybersecurity and privacy as well as current laws and regulations.
This flexible online MLS program is led by faculty from the Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection at Cleveland State University College of Law, and other leading practitioners in the field, with relevant, real-world experience.
Program Details
This online master’s degree is designed for professionals who need to understand the significant legal and business risks posed by cybersecurity and data privacy. The program prepares you with the knowledge and necessary skills to enter these fast-growing fields and to advance to senior positions within your organization.
- Part-time and fully online
- Start classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- 10 courses totaling 30 credits
- Earn your degree in 20 months
Program Outcomes
The increasing number and sophistication of cyber attacks on organizations of all sizes combined with a complex array of data security and privacy regulations have made cybersecurity and privacy among the most critical areas for every business. This degree program will enable you to:
- Understand the legal, business, and technical aspects of data security and privacy.
- Apply the major data security and privacy legal frameworks to organizations across sectors.
- Learn to assess compliance with major data security and privacy regulatory requirements.
Career Outlook
There is a critical shortage of cybersecurity and data privacy professionals, and employer demand in these fields is expected to grow significantly across all sectors over the next decade. The fields of professional services, finance, manufacturing, and defense lead the demand for cybersecurity professionals, with health care and retail among the fastest growing. With the advent of the EU General Data Protection Regulation in 2018 and the rapidly expanding laws and regulations in the U.S. and globally, cybersecurity and data privacy professionals have never been more in demand.
Other relevant fields that can benefit from this program include business executives, information security professionals, IT managers, privacy and compliance professionals, tech entrepreneurs and paralegals.
Important Dates
Apr
21
Application Deadline
April 21, 2023
May
08
Summer Session Starts
May 08, 2023
Upcoming Events
-Elia Burgos, MLS candidate
“This MLS degree has the right balance for me. The program gives me the tools to enhance my legal career to the point where now I can confidently talk about cybersecurity policies and safeguards for my client’s needs. To provide an adequate defense, every attorney needs to learn how to navigate the intricacies of cybersecurity and protect their client’s data. This program takes my knowledge and career to another level.”
-Aisha Crawford, MLS candidate
“Deciding to go back to school and change paths is not an easy thing to do. Finding a balance between working full time, going to school, and making time for your family is a challenge. At times it is overwhelming. But the support of the graduate studies director and the amazing professors has been tremendous. My cybersecurity professor in my first semester made himself available to all of us. He did Zoom meeting with me and gave me that extra boost of confidence we need.”
-Thomas D., MLS candidate
"The professors are fantastic and the opportunity to meet professionals and learn alongside them is unbound. The Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy at Cleveland-Marshall hosts an annual conference that welcomes all students, to learn from and network with industry-leading professionals, those responsible for security and privacy policies, who continue to make an impact every day. A Master of Legal Studies has provided me with a foundation to pursue the next step in my career and advance my legal knowledge. "