Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, MS
Develop the Skills You Need to Expand Your Career
- Prepares for professional certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+
- Job opportunities in business, government and nonprofit sectors
- GRE/GMAT not required; open to students from all disciplines
Build a successful career in a fast-growing field with a Master of Science in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity. Gain the expertise to track and stop online threats and master digital forensics and evidence handling techniques.
What Makes Scranton Unique?
Gain a deeper understanding of cyber criminality. You will learn about computer crime law and regulation and the network security protocols needed to thwart an attack, and how to understand cybercriminal motivations, goals, behaviors and methods of intrusion. This unique and comprehensive curriculum includes both technical and behavioral insights — a hallmark of our accredited MS in cybercrime prevention and IT security.
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Hands-on learning with the latest practices. Engage in ethical hacking and penetration testing, experiential learning labs, simulations and gamification platforms to prepare for responding to cybercrime threats in real-world settings. Our program is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and developed in collaboration with leaders in information technology, cyber defense and financial security.
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- Duration 1 to 2 years
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 30
Program Benefits
- Core courses include cyber threat intelligence, mobile forensics, cyber criminology and more.
- Gain hands-on experience with the department’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of Crime.
- 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 an Evolving Field
As a graduate degree in digital forensics and cybersecurity, this program equips both traditional students and established professionals to identify solutions to local and global cyber threats, master encryption and secure communications and respond to cyberattacks using incident response and breach investigation techniques.
Scranton's program also 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). Combining these industry certifications with a master’s degree creates a powerful advantage that can enhance career opportunities and demonstrate both practical skills and advanced academic achievement.
Opportunities for Growth in Every Sector
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring, with projected employment growth of 33% between 2023 and 2033.1 That’s more than 8 times the national average for all occupations.
Graduates of this online master’s in cybersecurity go on to fill roles in federal cybercrime units, private enterprise, law enforcement and more, applying risk assessment and cybersecurity policy knowledge and forensic techniques.
CAREER OUTLOOKEngaging Coursework to Prepare You for the Future
Our cybercrime investigation graduate program is composed of 10 three-credit courses (8 required, 2 electives). You can complete the program in 1–2 years or take longer if you choose. This online master’s in cybersecurity and criminal investigation is suited to working professionals or career changers looking to balance school with existing priorities.
CURRICULUMProgram Outcomes
In this program, you will build the skills to:
| Solve real-world cyber challenges with digital forensics and evidence handling. |
| Apply knowledge of cyber threat intelligence, identity theft and fraud prevention techniques and legal frameworks. |
| Earn various professional certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). |
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the 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 |
| 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA (applicants who do not meet this criteria may be required to submit a GRE or GMAT score) |
| Official transcripts required from degree-granting schools |
| One letter of recommendation from an individual who can evaluate your ability to perform graduate level coursework |
| Personal Statement |
| Resume |
Tuition
The Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity master’s program at Scranton consists of 30 credits and costs $965 per credit hour.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education that prepares you to lead in cyber threat intelligence within today’s evolving landscape.
SEE TUITIONFinancial Aid
Personalized financial aid counseling is available to help maximize your investment in this MS in Cybercrime and Information Security.
FINANCIAL AID DETAILSFaculty: Meet Dr. Mehmet Bastug
Dr. Mehmet F. Bastug is the Director of the Master of Science in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity program and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University and previously conducted postdoctoral research and taught at institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and CEH Hall of Fame inductee, he teaches cybersecurity and homeland security and researches cyberterrorism, online radicalization and violent extremism, offering students expert insights grounded in real-world application.
Faculty Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity & Sociology Department Site