Program Overview
The Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 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 Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity 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
- Tuition: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Forensics and CyberSecurity 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
- Architecture of Secure Operating Systems
- Network Security
- Law and High Technology Crime
- Digital Forensics Applications
- Forensic Management of Digital Evidence
- Theoretical Foundations of Computing Security
- Mathematical Statistics for Forensic Science
- Data Communications and Forensics Security
- Network Forensics
- Law, Evidence and Ethics
- Cybercriminology
- Constitutional Law
- Security of Information and Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or an international equivalent, is required for admission. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected for all graduate programs.
- Three letters of reference and a personal statement.
- Applicants who have been enrolled in college or graduate courses within the past two years are expected to submit academic references.
- CSIBridge candidates should show potential to succeed in computer science courses through such assets as math GRE scores or prior success in math and science courses.
- Practitioners and other mid-career applicants should submit a resume with their application.
- Applicants who lack one or more of the factors favoring admission but who have other mitigating assets may be admitted with conditions.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 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 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, United States
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
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