Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option), Bachelor of Technology, Full-time/Part-time

Program Overview

This Forensic Science and Cybersecurity program provides a comprehensive curriculum in digital forensics, cybersecurity, and legal procedures. Students will gain expertise in digital evidence imaging, mobile forensics, network security, and incident response. The program prepares graduates for careers in computer forensics, cybersecurity, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Schedule:
• Term 1 (15 weeks):
• FSCT 7001: Forensic Applications of Criminal Law 1: Legal Procedures
• FSCT 7509: Introduction to Digital Forensics and Evidence Imaging
• FSCT 7511: Cybersecurity Foundations
• FSCT 7512: Digital Forensics in the Cloud
• LIBS 7001: Critical Reading and Writing
• Term 2 (15 weeks):
• FSCT 7002: Criminal Law 2: Legal Evidence
• FSCT 7910: Research Methodology and Measurement Models
• FSCT 8500: Mobile Forensics
• FSCT 8513: Digital Forensics 1
• FSCT 8540: Network Security 1
• Term 3 (15 weeks):
• FSCT 7131: Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• FSCT 8523: Digital Forensics 2
• FSCT 8560: Network Security 2
• FSCT 8561: Security Applications
• FSCT 8611: Graduation Project 1
• Term 4A (15 weeks):
• BUSA 7250: Management Skills and Applications
• COMM 7200: Report Writing and Workplace Communication for Forensic Investigation
• FSCT 8590: Network Exploits and Vulnerabilities
• FSCT 8621: Graduation Project 2
• LIBS 7002: Applied Ethics

Careers:

• Computer Forensics Investigator/Examiner
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Computer & Information Systems Security Manager
• IT Security Consultant
• Corporate Security Officer
• Network/Internet Security Specialist
• Vulnerability Security Research