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Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to prepare you to meet the growing demand for investigative, leadership, and executive skills in analyzing and mitigating cyber crime. Learn how to determine whether a digital system has been attacked or compromised, and master reliable methods to identify, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for legal prosecution and administrative proceedings.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Core Courses Ìý
(3 Credits, DFCS 605)
(3 Credits, DFCS 615)
(3 Credits, DFCS 625)
(3 Credits, DFCS 635)Ìý
(3 Credits, DFCS 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Digital Forensics Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
(3 Credits, DFCS 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend having a background in computing and programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The online graduate certificate in cybersecurity management and policy at University of Maryland Global Campus provides a broad analytical framework for evaluating and solving cybersecurity problems. Examine governmental and organizational responses to cybersecurity threats, assess technical and organizational controls used to detect and prevent intrusions, and create policies and procedures to restore operations after a cyber attack. You’ll also explore the legal foundations of cybersecurity, as well as the roles of government and international and private organizations.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for success: Refine your skills in communication, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning.
- Perform risk assessment: Identify risks to an organization and facilitate appropriate responses.
- Identify best practices: Analyze privacy policies and critique them from an organizational perspective.
- Meet security goals: Assess technical and organizational controls that can prevent cyber intrusions.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Write business continuity plans and procedures.
- Gain hands-on experience: Practice techniques to prevent cyber attacks in a safe laboratory environment.
Required Courses
Take the following courses in the order listed:
- (3 Credits, CMAP 605)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 615)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 625)
- (3 Credits, CMAP 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you pursue positions managing cybersecurity functions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a background in computing and programming. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cybersecurity Technology
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
In online master’s program in cybersecurity technology at University of Maryland Global Campus, you’ll develop cybersecurity strategies using interpersonal and leadership skills as part of a diverse and multidisciplinary cybersecurity team to build, configure, monitor, maintain, and secure cybersecurity technology environments and operations. Learn how cybersecurity technology underpins the success of organizations. The program offers a wide perspective of the field, providing the understanding of cybersecurity technology needed while balancing the use of people, policy, and technology in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Program Highlights
- Think strategically: Develop strategies for mobile, cloud, and emerging environments such as the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Rely on data: Enable organizations to make better business decisions through reliable data analytics and intelligence.
- Develop soft skills: Understand how to analyze, think critically, and improve perpetually.
- Learn through practice: Perform ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Build systems: Build and develop resilient and highly fault-tolerant technology environments.
- Use tools: Use protocol analyzers, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, network mapping tools, and more.
Required Courses
Core Courses
(3 Credits, CTCH 605)
(3 Credits, CTCH 615)
(3 Credits, CTCH 625)
(3 Credits, CTCH 635)
(3 Credits, CTCH 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Cyber Technology Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
(3 Credits, CTCH 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you to develop mission-focused digital strategies for organizations. Potential career fields include cybersecurity and technology architecture, information security, cybersecurity analysis and engineering, board advising, and cybersecurity consulting.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You are expected to have a strong understanding of information technology, computer networks, databases, and the internet.
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Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.