Admission Requirements for the Master’s Program in Cybersecurity Law:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in law or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum grade of “Good” .
Applicants must pass a personal interview conducted by a specialized committee within the college.
Applicants must obtain a minimum score of 450 on the TOEFL, or 4.5 on IELTS, or an equivalent score, or a minimum of 950 on the EmSAT English exam. Students who do not initially meet this requirement may still enroll in the program, provided they fulfill it within their first year of study. If the student fails to meet this requirement, they may take the university’s English language course, achieving a grade of at least C.
Program Objectives of the Master of Laws in Cybersecurity and Data Protection:
Establishing advanced foundations of legal knowledge in cybersecurity and data protection
The program aims to prepare graduates with in-depth legal knowledge and advanced critical understanding of national and international legal frameworks governing cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, data protection, privacy rights, and information governance, enabling them to address the growing legal challenges in contemporary digital environments.
Developing legal analytical abilities and problem-solving skills for complex legal issues
The program seeks to enhance students’ analytical competencies in interpreting, evaluating, and applying complex legal and regulatory instruments, enabling them to craft sound legal arguments and provide innovative solutions to emerging issues in digital and technological contexts.
Advancing interdisciplinary legal research and promoting rigorous academic scholarship
The program encourages high-quality, independent legal research employing doctrinal, comparative, and empirical methodologies, contributing to academic discourse and supporting evidence-based policymaking in the fields of cyber law and digital regulation.
Preparing competent legal leaders capable of making sound professional decisions
The program equips graduates for leadership roles in legal practice, government administration, corporate compliance, international organizations, and academia, through the development of ethical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions in a rapidly evolving digital legal environment.
Promoting digital governance grounded in rights, ethics, and legal sustainability
The program is firmly committed to human rights, social responsibility, and good governance, enabling graduates to play active roles in developing and promoting fair, transparent, and sustainable legal approaches in cybersecurity, digital surveillance, and data governance.
Alignment with the National Priorities of the United Arab Emirates and Global Legal Trends
The program seeks to contribute to the UAE’s digital transformation agenda and align with international cybersecurity objectives by preparing legal professionals capable of designing, implementing, and developing sound regulatory frameworks that ensure secure, resilient, and innovation-driven digital ecosystems.
Degree Requirements for the Master of Laws in Cybersecurity:
To be awarded the master’s degree, a student must complete 30 credit hours with a minimum grade of “Good,” distributed as follows:
Coursework (24 credit hours):
Compulsory courses: 18 credit hours
Elective courses: 6 credit hours
Thesis (6 credit hours).