Computer Forensics and Security Management
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaProgram Overview
The Computer Forensics and Security Management at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Forensics and Security Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Birmingham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Forensics and Security Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cold Case Analysis
- Forensic Toxicology
- Molecular Genetics for Forensic Scientists
- Advanced Questioned-Death Investigation
- Advanced Investigation of Fires and Explosions
- Elements of Forensic Science
- Conventional Criminalistics
- Advanced Conventional Criminalistics
- Forensic Drug Analysis
- Biological Methods in Forensic Science
- Advanced Biological Methods in Forensic Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students accepted into the program will have earned a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university or recognized university from abroad.
Most of these students will have earned a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and a combined score of 300 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take either the TOEFL or the IELTS and score 80 or higher on the TOEFL or 6.5 or higher on the IELTS.
Applicants who earned their bachelors degree from UAB or those with 5 or more years experience in the field are exempted from taking the GRE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 935 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, United States
Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
