Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, MS
Learn the Skills You Need to Expand Your Career
- Prepares for professional certifications
- Job opportunities in business, government and nonprofit sectors
- GRE/GMAT not required
A master's degree in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity will prepare you to find career success in the ever-evolving fields of cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity, as you solve and prevent cybercrimes using the latest technology and techniques.
What Makes Us Unique?
Gain a deeper understanding of cyber criminality. Not only will you learn the computer science skills necessary to thwart an attack, but also how to understand cybercriminal motivations, goals, behaviors, methods of intrusions and manipulations. This combination curriculum is a unique and important distinction that truly sets our program apart.
Hands-on learning with the latest practices. You will participate in a number of experiential learning opportunities using hands-on skills to learn how to respond to cybercrime threats in a real-world setting. Our program is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, which is led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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- Duration 1 to 5 years
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 30
Program Benefits
- Core courses include cyber defense, mobile and digital forensics, cyber criminology and more.
- Get hands-on experience with the department’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of Crime.
- You will learn how to identify solutions to local and global cyber threats while mastering legal, ethical, and policy issues associated with crime.
Advance Your Skills in a Critical, Evolving Field
The need for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high as malicious attacks to information systems become a more frequent threat to individuals, organizations and government agencies.
Whether you're a traditional student or established professional, you can gain knowledge and skills regarding how to identify solutions to local and global cyber threats while mastering legal, ethical and policy issues in this critical field.
Get hands-on training through experiential learning labs, simulations, and gamification platforms to prepare for responding to, investigating and thwarting cyberattacks.
Opportunities for Growth in Every Sector
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment for cybersecurity analysts will increase 32% between 2022 and 2032. With such a dramatic growth in demand for cybersecurity professionals in such a short time frame, there is a shortage in the supply of professionals entering the field.1
Scranton's program helps to prepare students for various professional certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hackers (CEHs), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigators (C/HFIs), or other certifications by International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2).
CAREER OUTLOOKEngaging Coursework to Prepare You for the Future
An MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity features a robust curriculum composed of 10 three-credit courses with a total of 30 credits (8 required and 2 elective three-credit courses).
Students may complete courses on an accelerated, 1-year or 2-year progression, making the program more affordable and accessible for international and non-traditional (i.e., professional-working) students. Students can also opt for a more flexible schedule, completing the program in 5 years.
CURRICULUMProgram Outcomes
Our master's degree in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity provides both traditional-aged students and established professionals in the field with the knowledge and skills they need to keep communities, organizations and governments safe from cyber threats.
| Identify solutions to local and global cyber threats. |
| Master legal, ethical and policy issues around cybercrime. |
| Earn various professional certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). |
Admissions Requirements
To apply for an MS in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, you'll need:
| Completed application |
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or the equivalent from an international college or university |
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who do not have a 3.0 GPA may be required to submit a GRE or GMAT score. |
Official transcripts from all colleges / universities attended |
| Two professional letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your ability to perform graduate level coursework |
| Statement of intent |
| Resume |
Tuition
Our Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity master's program consists of 30 credits and costs $965 per credit hour.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That's why we're ranked a Best Value School among Regional Universities in the North by US News & World Report for 2024.
SEE TUITIONFinancial Aid
Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
FINANCIAL AID DETAILSFaculty: Meet Dr. Mehmet Bastug
Dr. Mehmet F. Bastug is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Sociology at the University of Scranton and the Director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity Master of Science Program. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Before coming to the University of Scranton, he did postdoctoral research at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and taught courses at Lakehead University, and UOIT.
Dr. Bastug is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and was named to the 100-member Certified Ethical Hacker Hall of Fame by the EC-Council in 2021. The Hall of Fame celebrates some of the most accomplished Certified Ethical Hackers (CEHs) around the world. He teaches cybersecurity and homeland security courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on cybersecurity, cyberterrorism, online radicalization, and violent extremism.
Scranton Faculty