This program develops advanced practitioners capable of leading investigations into sophisticated, often multi-national cybercrime operations. Students study advanced digital forensics methodology, threat actor attribution, and the policy frameworks that govern cross-border evidence sharing and prosecution of cyber offenses.
Graduates typically advance into roles leading digital forensics units, cybercrime task forces, or corporate incident response teams, and often shape cybercrime policy within agencies or organizations. The one-year format is designed for bachelor's-holding professionals ready to move from case-level analysis into unit leadership and strategic cyber threat response.
CJ 075Criminal Justice and Society
Examines the structural relationship between the criminal justice system and the social order it is meant to protect.
- Analyzing crime and justice through sociological and structural lenses
- Evaluating how social inequality shapes justice outcomes
- Assessing public trust and legitimacy in justice institutions
CJ 244Crime Management
Graduate-level strategies for managing crime patterns and allocating resources across jurisdictions.
- Applying crime-mapping and predictive analytics to resource deployment
- Designing evidence-based crime reduction strategies
- Evaluating the effectiveness of managed intervention programs
CJ 271Investigation Management
Oversight and coordination of complex, multi-agency criminal investigations.
- Structuring investigative teams and case assignment models
- Managing evidentiary chains across extended investigations
- Coordinating multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency casework
CJ 353Psychology of Different People
Explores the psychological profiles and behavioral patterns of diverse offender and victim populations.
- Comparative analysis of offender typologies and motivations
- Understanding victim psychology and trauma response
- Applying behavioral science to risk assessment and intervention
CJ 449Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Critical seminar examining emerging challenges confronting contemporary justice systems.
- Analyzing contemporary controversies in policing, courts, and corrections
- Evaluating the impact of emerging technology and legislation
- Debating reform proposals using current empirical evidence
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Specialist Courses
5 Courses
CYC 156Security Policies
Development and governance of organizational and legislative cybersecurity policy.
- Drafting enforceable security policy frameworks
- Aligning policy with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Evaluating policy effectiveness against evolving threats
CYC 219Advanced Data Recovery Techniques
Advanced methods for recovering and reconstructing data for forensic and investigative purposes.
- Recovering data from damaged or encrypted storage media
- Reconstructing deleted or fragmented digital records
- Validating recovered data for evidentiary integrity
CYC 693Cryptography
Cryptographic principles underlying secure communication and digital evidence analysis.
- Analyzing encryption and decryption methodologies
- Assessing cryptographic vulnerabilities exploited in cybercrime
- Applying cryptanalysis techniques to investigative casework
CYC 749Forensics Investigation
Comprehensive digital forensic investigation methodology from acquisition to reporting.
- Conducting forensically sound digital evidence acquisition
- Analyzing artifacts across operating systems and applications
- Preparing forensic reports for legal proceedings
CYC 772Cyber Crime
Graduate survey of cybercriminal methods, motivations, and investigative response.
- Categorizing cybercrime typologies and threat actors
- Analyzing case studies of major cybercriminal operations
- Evaluating investigative and prosecutorial responses to cybercrime
$60,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
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