Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Learn to Lead, Prepare to Protect
Advancements in technology can change the way we do business. While this can yield innovative new products and services, it also means that organizations face increasing cybersecurity challenges that only the experts can solve.
Built for industry professionals who need legal knowledge to advance their careers, Albany Law School’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy program aims to address this growing demand by educating the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
Albany’s M.S. degree goes beyond basic training on the laws and frameworks of data protection. We equip students with the problem-solving skills to navigate business and legal matters that impact both cybersecurity and data privacy. Our rigorous, fully online curriculum, expert faculty mentors, and opportunities for real-world training empower students to launch senior positions in the field.
Why Earn a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Online Through Albany Law?
You want to reach the next level in your career—we want to help you get there. At Albany Law School, you experience an unparalleled quality of education as you forge a path toward success. You benefit from:
Convenient Online Learning
Your education should work for you, whether you’re returning to college as a working professional or are a recent graduate eager to progress in your career. Albany enables you to move your professional prospects forward more conveniently by allowing you to take the program at your own pace.
A More Affordable Price Point
Unlike other online master’s programs in cybersecurity and data privacy, we offer scholarships and federal aid that can significantly help with the cost of tuition. In fact, 100% of our enrolled students receive scholarship awards up to $360 per credit. On top of this, you can feel confident in choosing Albany, knowing that our tuition rates are competitive with many other private law schools.
Small Student-to-Faculty Ratios
When you’re considering online programs, you want to ensure you learn from accessible and approachable teachers. That’s why, at Albany Law, you rarely have cybersecurity and data privacy courses with more than 20 students. This means you have more opportunities to get to know both classmates and faculty members as you build a strong, reliable network that can change the course of your career.
Mentorship From Industry Leaders
Earning your M.S. in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy online doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. At Albany, we make sure your education is as rigorous and comprehensive as that of our in-person students. Moreover, our faculty brings decades of real world experience to the classroom, enriching your education and bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Program Details
We are a participating school in the Westin Scholar program and our students have been awarded the Westin Scholar Award Award for Excellence in Privacy. At Albany Law, we understand what it takes to stand out. Known as one of the first—and best—of its kind, our online master’s in cybersecurity and data privacy program provides aspiring professionals with the real-world tools and technical expertise to succeed. Albany students gain a respected degree from a school that is accredited by the American Bar Association and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
In the online M.S. in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy program, students gain the legal, regulatory, risk management, incident response, and security expertise to move their job prospects forward in 30 credit hours. Students take classes on a schedule that works for them.
Courses are only seven weeks long and cover:
- Cybersecurity and Public Policy
- Technology, Privacy, and the Law
- Cyberspace Law
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Supply Chain Cybersecurity Law
- Survey of Global Privacy Law
- European Data Protection and Privacy Law
- Cyber Crime
- Data Access, Tracking, Surveillance, and the Fourth Amendment
- Introduction to US Privacy Law
- Privacy Law and the Individual
- Survey of Privacy Law: Telecom, Employment, Law Enforcement
- Law of Cyber Conflict
- National Cyber Operations
- U.S. Cyber Conflict Policy
Students also have the opportunity to pursue electives in areas beyond cybersecurity and data privacy before completing their coursework with a thesis.
We offer one of the best online master’s in cybersecurity and data privacy programs because we provide you with top-notch support throughout your studies. You have access to on-campus services such as:
The School’s Board of Trustees sets tuition rates annually. The M.S. in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy tuition rate is $1,591 per credit for the 2024-25 school year.
Your education is an investment in your future. Our investment in you is clear: when you enroll, you’re automatically granted a scholarship of up to $360 per credit. This significantly reduces the cost of attendance—the discount of $360 per credit cuts the cost by $10,800. In addition, this scholarship continues for all 30 credits.
Learn more about tuition or contact Graduate Admissions via email or phone at (518) 445-2365.
For admission to the online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy program, students must possess a bachelor’s degree in any subject (we do not require IT or technician experience).
A complete application includes the following materials:
- Electronic application
- Resume
- Statement of Interest answering the following:
- Why have you chosen Albany Law School and this particular program of study?
- How will your selected program of study advance your career objectives?
- How will your contributions as a student enhance the overall learning community?
- One letter of recommendation (maximum of four) from faculty, supervisor, or client who can address the applicant's academic and intellectual abilities.
- Transcripts from all colleges, professional or technical, applicant has attended.
What Can You Do With a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy?
Businesses and organizations throughout the industry need professionals who can help reduce and limit risks posed by cybercrime and cyberattacks and protect their data and that of their customers and partners. For many potential employers, an online master’s degree in cybersecurity and data privacy—with a firm foundation in legal principles—is in high demand.
Albany Law School sets you up for success in this growing industry, including careers in:
- Compliance departments
- Corporations
- Governments
- Tech companies
Job Overview: Computer and Information Systems Research Scientist
Median Salary: $145,080
Job Growth: 23% by 2032
Years of Work Experience Required: N/A
Entry-Level Education Required: Master’s
Job Overview: Computer and Information Systems Manager
Median Salary: $169,510
Job Growth: 17% by 2032
Years of Work Experience Required: Five years or more
Entry-Level Education Required: Bachelor’s, master’s preferred
Job Overview: Cybersecurity Compliance Officer
Median Salary: $75,670
Job Growth: N/A
Years of Work Experience Required: Varies
Entry-Level Education Required: Bachelor’s
“Nearly everything I learned in my master’s in cybersecurity and data privacy classes has applied directly or indirectly to the work that I’m doing today. I moved from New York to San Diego and brought all of my Albany Law School textbooks—and I still refer to my notes.”
Rabia Osman, Master’s in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Advance Your Career Through Albany’s Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Program
Prepare to protect our high-tech world by starting your application to the M.S. degree program. Or, contact us to learn how Albany Law School’s online master’s in cybersecurity and data privacy program can set you up for success.
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).
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518-445-2365
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