Micro-credential Law and Technology

Description

In a world where big data is central to innovation, knowledge of data protection, legal, ethical and social issues surrounding the use of AI and the emerging biotech sector (The Augmented Human) is crucial. This programme will help you develop into the 'Lawyer 2.0' that the modern world demands.

Courses

The micro-credential Law and Technology consists of 3 courses:

• Privacy and data protection (6 ECTS, 1st semester)
• The augmented human – health, technology and the law (6 ECTS, 2nd semester)
• Legal, Ethical and Social issues of Artificial Intelligence (6 ECTS, 1st semester)

After your studies

Students with a background in law and technology will have an advantage in a range of crucial sectors. Beyond legal practice and academic research, this micro-credential as a Law and Technology specialisation will pave the way to key professions such as data protection officer in fields ranging from multinational cooperation to hospitals and schools.

Two courses take place in the 1st semester. The third course takes place in the 2nd semester.

Each of the three courses consists of 6 credits

Courses are organised on the VUB Main Campus located in Etterbeek

Day/Eveninglectures

You can take this micro-credential in day or evening courses.

Contact our micro-credential coordinator

More info on the VUB website