Program Overview

Introduction to the Juris Master in Financial Regulation and Compliance

The Juris Master in Financial Regulation and Compliance is an online, 30-credit-hour master's in legal studies that can be completed on a part-time basis. This program enables working professionals to gain an in-depth understanding of the law and regulations to advance their careers in today's heavily regulated financial industry.

Program Overview

The program is designed for compliance officers and legal risk managers, as well as for other financial professionals, including loan officers, broker-dealers, asset managers, and investment bankers. Students begin their studies by taking foundational courses in Contracts, Torts, Legislation and Regulation, and Regulatory Compliance. These are all core legal areas that students are likely to encounter while working at a bank or other financial institution.

Curriculum

The curriculum is developed with the advice of leading financial institutions and the Florida Bankers Association. Students will gain a strong understanding of banking law, regulatory compliance, and financial transactions. The program covers advanced topics in courses such as:

• Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
• Consumer Compliance: Deposits, New Products and Operations
• Consumer Compliance: Lending
• Financial Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Economic Sanctions
• Broker-Dealer Regulation
• Many elective courses for a specialized focus

Program Highlights

The program offers several key benefits, including:

• 100% Online Delivery: Built for working professionals, the 100% online and asynchronous platform affords students the flexibility they need to earn a degree while also working full-time.
• Innovative and Relevant Curriculum: Benefit from a career-focused curriculum developed with the advice of industry professionals and prominent in-house and outside counsel to combine academic knowledge and practice-based learning.
• Affordable Tuition Rates: The program is competitively priced for both in-state and out-of-state students.
• Flexible and Customizable: Take the number of courses that make sense for your schedule. Students have the flexibility to take the number of courses that work best for them each semester. Additionally, students can select courses from other concentrations, tailoring their curriculum to meet their own professional and personal goals.
• Top-Rate Law Faculty: Engage in courses taught by highly respected full-time faculty of the College of Law and expert practitioners in their fields.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside world-class professors and industry experts in a collaborative and immersive learning environment.

Admission Procedures

All applicants must submit their application and required materials by the deadline listed for their desired term. The program is currently accepting applications for the following terms:

• Summer 2026 Term: Deadline - March 1, 2026
• Fall 2026 Term: Deadline - July 1, 2026

Additional Information

The Juris Master in Financial Regulation and Compliance is designed to provide working professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the financial industry. With its flexible online format and career-relevant curriculum, this program is an ideal choice for those looking to advance their careers in financial regulation and compliance.