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Albany Law School’s 100% online Financial Compliance and Risk Management programs are built for professionals seeking to be the bridge between legal and industry knowledge. Our innovative curriculum provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating the evolving rules and regulations of the financial world. Our programs are led by expert faculty who are leaders in their respective fields, bringing invaluable real-world insights directly into your toolbox.

Our programs stand out because of their flexibility and practicality, tailored to fit the schedules of working professionals. They are 100% online and asynchronous, allowing you to progress at your own pace without pausing your career. Each course includes assignments that mirror real-world scenarios, ensuring that what you learn immediately applies to your everyday work. By enrolling, you will gain the skills to advance in an ever-evolving industry backed by the prestige of the nation's oldest independent law school.

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Our 100% online curriculum focuses on practical, situation-based learning, but figuring out which degree path you should take can be challenging. Answer a few quick questions, and we will help match you to the program that will give you the tools to achieve your goals. 

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Flexible & Career Ready Curriculum

Courses are always being reviewed and revised to ensure that our students leave with the most up-to-date and career-ready knowledge and skills. Current courses in the Financial Compliance and Risk Management discipline include:

3-Credit Courses
The Compliance Officer: 
Risk Management & Compliance Obligations
Advanced Issues Impacting Internal Organizations
Technology & Financial Markets: FinTech & Big Data
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & the Law
Securities Fraud, Financial Crimes, and Internal Investigations
Financial Crimes
1-Credit Courses
Introduction to Financial Institutions, Products, Professionals & Associated Regulatory Structure
Introduction to Banking Regulation
Introduction to Broker-Dealer Regulation
Introduction to Investment Advisor Regulation
Introduction to the Insurance Regulation
Compliance in the Retail Customer Relationship

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Expert Practitioner Faculty

When you enroll in the Online Graduate Program, your professors are thought leaders and experts practicing at the top of their fields. Each member of our practitioner faculty brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to coursework that is centered around real world scenarios. You will be able to use what you learn from them in the classroom today at the office tomorrow.

Want to learn more about our faculty's experience and backgrounds? Click here to view the complete list and read their bios.

Graduate Success

Student Support Services

Albany Law School's mission of educating and empowering leaders begins with our commitment to student success. As a member of our academic community, you will have access to a wide variety of academic services, advising, career services, wellness support and more. We believe our students thrive when supported in the classroom and out.

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Accreditation

Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the American Bar Association (which accredits only J.D. programs).

Contact Us

Albany Law Graduate Admissions
graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu
518-445-2365

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