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MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES (MLS) PROGRAMS
Our Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree program supports non-lawyer professionals in enhancing careers relying on regulatory or general legal expertise. Students can choose from nine concentration paths across regulatory specialties, such as HR compliance and financial regulatory compliance. Students can also pursue a general Master of Legal Studies degree without a concentration or complete more than one concentration.
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM
Specialized career-focused MLS degree tracks allow you to align your education with your professional area of interest. Students in the MLS program can choose from nine concentration areas across compliance specialties, as well as a general Master of Legal Studies degree:
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Criminal Law – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
The criminal law concentration equips you with a robust knowledge of criminal law and a deep understanding of the regulatory functions within the criminal justice system. This program prepares you for impactful careers in law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice reform, social work, immigration and customs, and the military.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
The cybersecurity concentration empowers you to effectively prevent and respond to data exposure and liability. You’ll learn to manage data breaches and ensure compliance with U.S. and international data and privacy regulations. This program is designed to advance careers in IT, cybersecurity, and government operations.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Financial Regulatory Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Build out advanced regulatory and compliance expertise within the financial industry in areas such as securities regulation, trust administration, and broker-dealer issues. Prepare to enhance careers in large and small financial institutions.
General Master of Legal Studies – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Gain a broad foundation of expertise in the law without having to earn a law degree, learning compliance strategies, legal research and analysis, risk management, and ethics and professional standards. Prepare to enhance careers in any number of industries that value regulatory compliance and legal expertise.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Health Care Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Master the regulatory nature of the health care industry, including the rules and regulations that govern the health care industry, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as approaches for maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Prepare to enhance careers across health care, in HR, finance, health data analytics, and more. Additionally, our Health Care Compliance concentration is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Completion of Drexel’s Master of Legal Studies in Health Care Compliance programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher fulfills the professional work experience and continuing education units (CEU) requirements, allowing you to be eligible to sit for a CCB exam.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Higher Education Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Gain an understanding of higher education through a legal lens and prepare to assist colleges and universities in key compliance areas such as student privacy, financial aid, campus safety, risk management and accreditation. Prepare to enhance a number of careers within higher education oversight, including administration, finance, and academic advising.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Human Resources Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Develop a legal compliance approach to HR functions – from employee hiring and termination to employer/employee relationship management, as well as negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. Prepare to enhance a number of careers within HR and other aspects of oversight within the workforce experience.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), NCAA Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Apply a foundational understanding of law and risk management to college sports and learn the rules of the game – from recruitment and ethical conduct to eligibility, special benefits, and financial aid. Prepare to enhance a number of careers within the world of collegiate athletics.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Develop expertise in the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding pharmaceutical and medical device research, development, sales, marketing, and related information privacy and compliance issues. Prepare to enhance a number of careers within pharmaceutical and medical device production, innovation and research, sales, marketing, and more.
Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Entrepreneurship and Law – 100% Online
45 Quarter Credits
Provides a great understanding of new business through the lens of the law, focusing on compliance and how to keep up to date on the latest rules and policies. Prepare to enhance a number of careers that require advanced legal skills.
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