Master of Business, Law, and Technology
MASTER OF BUSINESS, LAW, AND TECHNOLOGY
Even if you’re busy raising a family or working full time, a graduate degree is still within your reach. Our accessible Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree program is 100% online and enables working professionals to become cross-disciplinary, innovative problem-solvers in the legal industry and fields that intersect with law.
Master of Business, Law, and Technology Program Overview
Much of the day-to-day work of professionals intersects with the law and the legal field. Many professionals regularly interact with lawyers as part of their job duties, businesses make major decisions that must comply with the law, and knowledge of the law can influence organizational policies and how they operate.
The online Master of Business, Law, and Technology program at The Colleges of Law is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in professional fields that intersect with the law and legal industry. This innovative program focuses on the intersection of law, business, and technology, with concentrations in specific areas suited for modern professional careers, including business operations, entrepreneurship, emerging law, and technology.
The Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree program is uniquely suited for individuals who wish to pursue professional roles available to master’s level graduates in areas that benefit from legal expertise. Additionally, professionals already working in the legal field have the opportunity to take a leadership role in a rapidly evolving industry. Graduates with a J.D. can also modernize their legal credentials and enhance their career competitiveness with this degree.
While this legal master’s program helps you obtain expertise in emerging fields within a legal studies framework, it does not qualify you to practice law. If you are interested in practicing law, explore the Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Hybrid J.D. programs to learn more. Otherwise, see below for more information on the Master of Business, Law, and Technology program.
Master of Business, Law, and Technology Concentrations
Business Operations
The Master of Business, Law, and Technology with a concentration in Business Operations aims to develop practical knowledge and skills in regulation and compliance, law practice management, legal project management, data security, litigation operations, and more to meet the growing demand for professionals who understand the legal challenges for large- and small-scale businesses and organizations.
Entrepreneurship
Starting a business can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether it is a tech-driven startup or opening a coffee shop, legal knowledge in privacy laws, startup law, legal applications, and more can help launch and grow a business.
Emerging Law
The legal services industry continues to evolve. As it does, the demand will grow for legal professionals who understand the needs of these emerging markets, including data science, smart contracts, litigation alternatives, artificial intelligence, and more.
Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI), data security, computational law, and blockchain are just a few areas where technology has outpaced the existing legal services industry. This has led to a burgeoning need for legal professionals who can keep pace with these changes.
Flexible learning options
Not ready for a master’s degree just yet? Take one or more professional legal courses to expand your knowledge in high-demand subjects of emerging law such as Regulation and Compliance, Startup Law, Technology for Legal Professionals, and more.
Complete four legal courses to earn a professional certificate in Business Operations, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Law, or Technology.
Credits earned from professional legal courses or professional certificate programs can be applied toward the Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree program when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
Total program credits:
30 credits
Tuition:
$724.50 per credit
Length of Program:
10 terms
Term Length:
8-week terms
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admissions Requirements for the Master of Business, Law, and Technology program:
- One of the following from an accredited college or university:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Associate degree*
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3
- A current resume or CV
- At least one letter of recommendation
- A 350 word minimum typed, double-spaced personal statement detailing how the Master of Arts in Law program will help you meet your career goals
- Students for whom English is the second language: TOEFL scores or English composition class transcripts (if proficiency is not otherwise demonstrated)
*All AA/AS applicants must have proof of five years of professional experience and submit a second letter of recommendation from a previous employer or supervisor that addresses the capacity of the student to do graduate level work and the student’s dedication to their professional goals
Application Checklist:
All applicants to programs at The Colleges of Law must submit an application and the designated application fee before an application for admission will be considered reviewable.
Minimum requirements for admissions
Merely meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
To be considered for admission, an Master of Business, Law, and Technology applicant must have submitted the required application, fee, at least one letter of recommendation written by someone other than a family member or close relative, and a personal statement of a minimum 350 word count in length,, double-spaced, and typed in no larger than 12-point typeface, and:
- An official transcript showing the conferral of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 from an accredited college or university, or an official transcript showing the conferral of an associate’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 from an accredited college or university combined with proof of five years related work experience may be given consideration by the Admissions Committee. Those who do not meet the GPA requirement but show an ability to succeed at graduate-level work through professional or other experience may be considered by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 are not eligible for admission.
- TOEFL scores or transcripts showing an English composition class with a grade of “C” or better may be required of students for whom English is the second language.
Academic Calendar – Master of Business, Law, and Technology
| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|
| Students admitted | Students admitted | Students admitted |
| 8 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Master of Business, Law, and Technology Curriculum
Through its concentrations, the program curriculum design embraces emerging areas in the legal profession. With courses in business, entrepreneurship, emerging law, and technology, students are empowered to optimize their degree to the current needs of the legal job market.
Elective/Concentration
Students choose 9 credits from their concentration and an additional 9 credits can be taken from any concentration.
Total Required Elective/Concentration Units: 18
Total Master of Business, Law, and Technology Program Units: 30
California Bar Exam
Except as provided in rule 4.30 of the Admissions Rules (Legal education in a foreign state or country), completion of a professional law degree program at this law school other than for the Juris Doctor degree does not qualify a student to take the California bar examination or satisfy the requirements for admission to practice law in California. It may not qualify a student to take the bar examination or to satisfy requirements for admission to the practice of law in any other jurisdiction. A student intending to seek admission to practice law should contact the admitting authority in the jurisdictions where the student intends to qualify to sit for the bar examination or to be admitted to practice for information regarding their legal education requirements.
Possible outcomes for Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree holders
This Colleges of Law degree program allows students to choose courses from a range of specializations, including business operations, entrepreneurship, legal operations, and technology. This flexibility makes it possible to stack and customize courses to match the fields students wish to concentrate in. Some example fields are listed below.
Compliance
Compliance involves providing guidance to businesses so they may adhere to the laws, policies, and regulations of their industry or organization. Some leading occupations in this field include:
- Compliance officer
- Compliance Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) compliance specialist
Data Privacy & Security
Data privacy concerns the handling of sensitive data—including personal information—to meet regulatory requirements while protecting confidentiality and immutability. Examples include:
- Data privacy manager
- Director of data security policy
- Data privacy analyst
- Business analyst for data
Information Governance
Information management and governance focus on business data and data quality, assuring proper valuation, creation, consumption, and control of information and analytics. Examples of occupations include:
- Digital asset manager
- Information risk and governance director
- Information governance and systems analyst
- Data governance officer
Legal Operations
Legal operations professionals enable legal departments to serve their clients more effectively by applying business and technical practices to the delivery of legal services. Examples in this field include:
- Director of legal operations
- Legal project manager
- Legal operations architect
- Legal HR specialist
Legal Entrepreneurship
Legal entrepreneurs apply their passion for, and knowledge of, the legal industry’s new business models in response to market opportunities. Occupations include:
- Legal innovation manager
- Practice innovation analyst
- Legal business analyst
- Technology innovation manager
Legal Technology
Legal technology refers to the use of software and technology to assist with legal projects and tasks, to support the legal industry, and to deliver legal services, including:
- Director of legal technology
- Law firm technology manager
- Litigation support specialist
- Legal IT specialist
eDiscovery
Electronic discovery (sometimes called eDiscovery) is the electronic aspect of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in response to a request for production in a lawsuit or investigation. Occupations may include:
- Document review manager
- eDiscovery technology expert
- eDiscovery analyst
- Director of eDiscovery