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Overview
The Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity degree program at The City University of New York offers a balance of practice and theory through study in computer science, law and criminal justice. The program produces professionals qualified as digital forensic scientists who can apply and sustain their expertise as new technological and societal challenges emerge; who understand the scientific, legal and criminal justice context of high technology crime; and who can effectively communicate their knowledge to others.
What Our Graduates Do
Equipped with their multi-faceted education in forensics, computer science, law and criminal justice, our versatile graduates pursue a variety of career paths in digital forensics, cybersecurity and information assurance, such as:
- Cyber investigators
- Special agents with federal agencies
- Digital forensic analysts
- eDiscovery specialists
- Lab managers
- Educators
- Information security (INFOSEC) specialists
- Cyber incident analyst responders
- Cybersecurity analysts
- Computer security
- Network security analysts
- Information assurance consultants
- Forensic computing product researchers and developers
- Doctoral students in related fields
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Law and High Technology Crime
- Network Security
- Architecture and Vulnerabilities of Operating Systems
- Digital Forensic Applications
- Forensic Management of Digital Evidence
- Theoretical Foundations of Computing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 1043 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- GRE verbal and math scores above the median
- GRE analytical writing score of 4.0 or higher
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Tuition Fee
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International
28215 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
28215 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.
Resident:
- Full-time - $5,545/semester
- Part-time - $470/credit
Living costs for New York City
1819 - 3968 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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