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Digital Forensics Graduate Certificate
(on-campus, online, and eLive)

Today, the use of computers and other digital devices is a fact of life in organizations both large and small. The fundamental role of digital systems in business operations brings with it serious security challenges. To mitigate the risks posed by hackers and criminals, it is important for IT specialists to obtain a comprehensive overview of digital forensics.

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics provides in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of digital crime scene investigation techniques. Participants will explore a variety of topics such as forensic analysis policy and procedures, forensic analysis tools, data recover, investigation, and more.

Program Options

In addition to being offered on the Charles River Campus, this certificate is also available in the following format:

  • Online
  • eLive

eLive Format

Delivered through the eLive format, each course for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics combines online study with four on-campus Saturday meetings per semester. By combining the convenience of online study and the dynamic of face-to-face study, the eLive format provides added flexibility and new avenues of opportunity for those with demanding schedules.

Apply Credits

Credits earned from this certificate may be applied toward Master of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Requirements

A total of 16 credits are required.

Prerequisites

Previous programming experience.

Curriculum

16 required credits:

  • MET CS 625 Business Data Communication Networks or
    MET CS 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks
  • MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
  • MET CS 703 Network Forensics
  • MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics or
    MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence

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