The Master of ​Legal Studies (MLS) is a 30-credit-hour program. The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a 24-credit-hour program.

Typically, candidates enroll in two courses per semester, which allows most candidates to reach eligibility to graduate within two years. Candidates have the flexibility as to how many or few courses to enroll in each term, subject to University graduate program rules.

Courses are taught asynchronously online and by top instructors and wealth management experts.

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Courses may include

Advanced Wealth Management (3 credits) Estate Insurance & Annuity (3 credits) Ethical Decision Making (1 credit) Nonprofit & Fiduciary Administration (3 credits) Financial & Portfolio Management (3 credits) Income Tax for Financial Planning (3 credits) Financial Innovation (3 credits) Introduction to Wealth Management (3 credits)

Introduction to the U.S. Legal System (2 credits) Retirement & Benefits (3 credits) Securities Regulation (3 credits) Taxation of Business Entities (3 credits) Fiduciary & Risk Management (3 credits)

Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (sacscoc.org).

The ​Master of Legal Studies and Master of Laws degree programs have obtained acquiescence from the American Bar Association (ABA).