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MLS - Privacy Law and Cyber Security

MLS - Privacy Law and Cyber Security

Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in an increasingly dynamic area of law with the MLS in Privacy Law and Cyber Security.

This online law degree is designed for professionals at all levels who need to grapple with the implementation of complex privacy rules.

Courses cover current laws and practices that impact privacy rights, and professionals who complete the coursework will be poised to recognize and respond to privacy risks within their organizations. Knowledge of privacy laws and norms, coupled with awareness of cyber security issues, will enable employees to mitigate risk and proactively deal with threats.

This online master’s degree in privacy law and cyber security is offered under the auspices of the newly-developed Institute for Privacy Protection. The Institute focuses on consumer education for privacy protection and on the education of organizations about the privacy issues and legal rules affecting their business operations.

Browse our privacy law courses below. All online courses are designed by a team of Seton Hall Law faculty and industry experts with experience in privacy rights issues and cyber security. Please contact us using the form on this page if you have additional questions or view our admissions requirements here.

Required Courses

Must take all in sequence.
All courses are offered ONLINE only.

Core Courses

Must take four courses.
Students may substitute appropriate in-person courses offered at Seton Hall Law School's Newark campus in place of courses listed below with the prior written permission of the Associate Academic Director.

  • Consumer Data Privacy Law
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy I: Law & Policy
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy II: Compliance & Risk Management
  • EU Data Protection and Privacy Law: The GDPR
  • Financial Privacy Law
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security
  • Workplace Privacy Law

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Elective Courses

Must take two.
Can be from any of the concentration areas (including corporate law courses above).

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