Cyber Investigations and Intelligence M.S.

The M.S. in Cyber Investigations and Intelligence degree program focuses on the challenges of conducting multifaceted, complex cyber investigations, including the identification, collection, and preservation of criminal and intelligence evidence for prosecution. Cyber crimes are on the rise, increasing the demand for professionals with both technical and investigative expertise. This degree prepares cyber investigators to work at all levels of government and industry. 

The program utilizes a dedicated non-attributed computer lab that is not part of the university’s network, allowing students to learn how criminal and state-sponsored actors set up inexpensive yet sophisticated systems. Areas of study also include how to operate under a pretext, gain willing followers and sources, and build a believable online investigative persona.

Course Plan: Standalone Master's Two-Year Program

Summer - Online

• CYBR6010 Cyber Crimes / Criminology 
• CRMJ6020 Intelligence Studies 

Fall (1st Year) - On Ground/Lab Two Nights a Week

• CYBR6120 LINUX for Investigators
• CYBR6130 OSINT Collection, Analysis and Investigation

Spring (1st Year) - On Ground/Lab One Night a Week

• CYBR6230 Cyber Tradecraft

Fall (2nd Year) - On Ground/Lab Two Nights a Week

• CYBR6150 Programming for Investigators
• CYBR6240 Offensive Cyber I

Spring (2nd Year) - On Ground/Lab Two Nights a Week

• CYBR6240 Offensive Cyber II
• CYBR6800 Deep/Dark Web Investigations
• CYBR7000 Capstone Investigation

Course Plan: Standalone Master's One-Year Program

Summer - Online

• CYBR6010 Cyber Crimes / Criminology
• CRMJ6020 Intelligence Studies

Fall - On Ground/Lab Two Nights a Week

• CYBR6120 LINUX for Investigators
• CYBR6130 OSINT Collection, Analysis and Investigation
• CYBR6240 Offensive Cyber I 
• CYBR6150 Programming for Investigators

Spring - On Ground/Lab Two Nights a Week

• CYBR6230 Cyber Tradecraft
• CYBR6240 Offensive Cyber II
• CYBR6800 Deep/Dark Web Investigations
• CYBR7000 Capstone Investigation 

Course Plan: 4+1

Senior Year

• CYBR4010 Cyber Crimes / Criminology
• CYBR4020 Intelligence Studies

First Semester

• CYBR6120 LINUX for Investigators
• CYBR6130 OSINT Collection, Analysis and Investigation
• CYBR6150 Programming for Investigators
• CYBR6140 Offensive Cyber I

Second Semester

• CYBR6230 Cyber Tradecraft
• CYBR6240 Offensive Cyber II
• CYBR6800 Deep/Dark Web Investigations
• CYBR7000 Capstone Investigation

Admissions Requirements

This degree is designed for learners with average technical skills and is developed in a crawl/walk/run sequence of courses. Each course is designed to build on the other and gradually increase in complexity.

All students admitted to the program will have completed at least one programming class (C#, VisualBasic Python, or Java). In addition, a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for admittance of current undergraduates into the 4+1 program, as well as the prerequisites for the first course, CYBR4010.

Requirements:

• All students admitted to the program will have completed at least one programming class (C#, VisualBasic, Python, or Java)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
• Criminal Background check (instructions will be provided)
• Application w/ 2 letters of recommendation preferably from faculty or supervisor
• Signed Program Agreement
• Approval from the M.S. CII committee