The Executive Master of Science in Digital Forensics program at University of the Cumberlands prepares candidates for the advanced practice role of recovering and investigating data lost to computer crime, fraud, abuse, or other illegal activities. In addition to nurturing the skills necessary for digital forensics, the program offers a curriculum based upon need within the industry.
The graduate degree in cyber security for international students is comprised of the following 31 required credit hours.
Digital Forensics Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours Required
Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours Required
- MSDF 530 – Investigation and Triage
- MSDF 531 – Windows Digital Forensics
- MSDF 534 - Wireless Security and Forensics
- MSDF 630 – Digital Forensics Evidence
- MSDF 633 – Laws, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
- MSDF 634 – Web Browser Forensics
Approved Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours Required
- ISOL 532 – Telecommunications and Network Security
- ISOL 534 – Application Security
- ISOL/BLCN 535 – Cryptography
- ISOL 631 – Operations Security
- ITS 530 – Analyzing and Visualizing Data
- ITS/BLCN 632 – Introduction to Data Mining
- BLCN 631 - Blockchain Implementation
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Required Elective Courses for Cybersecurity Specialization- 9 Credit Hours
- MSDF 532 – Windows Registry Forensics
- MSDF 631 – Malware Analysis and Mitigation
- MSDF 632 – INFOSEC Leadership and Communications
Applied Learning Practicum- 1 hour
Digital Forensics with Criminal Justice Specialization Approved Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours Required
Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours Required
- MSDF 530 – Investigation and Triage
- MSDF 531 – Windows Digital Forensics
- MSDF 534 - Wireless Security and Forensics
- MSDF 630 – Digital Forensics Evidence
- MSDF 633 – Laws, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance
- MSDF 634 – Web Browser Forensics
Students are required to complete 12 credit hours from the following approved blocks by selecting two of the three blocks listed:
Block One
Block Two
- CROL 635 Legal and Ethical Issues in Homeland Security
- CROL 636 Critical Issues in Homeland Security
Block Three
Applied Learning Practicum- 1 hour