Online M.S. / Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Albany, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This online M.S. in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy at Albany Law School is a 30-credit programme that begins with Introduction to Law & Legal Methods. Concentrations include Government Affairs and Advocacy, Health Law & Healthcare Compliance, and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. Located in Albany, it shares resources with the University at Albany, offers alumni networking and field placements. Finish in one year (or up to two years); tuition is $1,000 per credit.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in privacy compliance, cybersecurity policy, data protection counsel, risk and incident response, regulatory compliance, public advocacy, government, and healthcare or consulting roles.
The law school offers a rigorous curriculum with a rich history of excellence. Master students will be joining a community of distinguished faculty, focused and determined students, and a network of accomplished alumni that can provide mentorship, internships, and potential employment.
Concentrations:
- Government Affairs and Advocacy
- Health Law & Healthcare Compliance
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy -- All online
This online program provides working professionals, as well as traditional students, a flexible schedule to advance career goals in cybersecurity and data privacy.
Located in the heart of New York state’s capital, the law school has educated leaders since 1851. With 10,400 alumni practicing across the country, this powerful network provides a community of opportunity for its students. An affiliation agreement with University at Albany includes shared programs, and access for students and faculty to learn from one another.
The law school has a proven history of launching brilliant careers throughout the Capital Region, the nation and internationally. Presidents, CEOs, financial executives, and business owners credit their Albany Law School experience for their success.
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.
Tuition
Thirty credits will be required to complete the M.S. in Legal Studies.
The program is designed for a student to complete the M.S. degree in one year, but it is also acceptable to complete the degree in two years (24 months).
Tuition is $1,000 per credit, and 30 credits are required to graduate.
All students will begin with a required Introduction to Law & Legal Methods course to learn the fundamental conceptual, research and writing skills critical to law study.
Students are encouraged to participate in a field placement experience.
The Law School is seeking to obtain accreditation for the Master's program from the Middle State Commission on Higher Education.
