New Curriculum Takes a Bite out of Cybercrime
A new Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity sequence prepares students for the forensics exam and a career in cybercriminology. The four-course sequence is available two ways: as a graduate certificate or a concentration in the Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program.
Boston University’s Metropolitan College Announces
New Graduate Programs in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity
August 2015, Boston—Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) announces two new options for graduate studies in the investigation and prevention of computer-related crime: the Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, and the Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity concentration for MET’s Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program.
Available on campus or online starting with BU’s 2015 fall term, the Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity graduate certificate and MCJ concentration consist of two criminal justice courses (Cybercrime and Applied Digital Forensic Investigation) and two computer science courses in cybersecurity. Ideal for law enforcement officers and business- or computer science-related personnel who want to learn about cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity, the program covers cybercriminology and the legal practices, practical digital investigative knowledge, and policies related to cybersecurity risk assessment.
Students who complete the four-course certificate sequence or concentration requirement are eligible to take forensic examiner exams.
“Although many universities are focusing on cybersecurity issues, very few programs offer an interdisciplinary approach combining criminal justice and cybersecurity,” says Dr. Kyung-shick Choi, adjunct associate professor of criminal justice and coordinator of MET’s cybercrime programs. “The new course and programs aim to bridge that gap.”Dr. Choi notes that there is significant demand for cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity professionals, such as network security analysts and cybersecurity investigators: For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted 37% growth in the number of information security analysts between 2012 and 2022, far higher than the average for all occupations. ”
Metropolitan College’s online master’s programs in criminal justice and computer information systems were ranked second and third in the nation, respectively, by U.S. News & World Report in 2015.
Details on these programs are available at bu.edu/met/ads/cybercrime.
About Boston University’s Metropolitan College
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 33,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with a number of multidisciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission.
As one of the University’s 17 degree-granting bodies, Metropolitan College (MET) offers more than 60 part-time undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs, providing a flexible learning environment that supports the academic, professional, and intellectual needs of working adults. Along with convenient evening classes, Metropolitan College also offers a variety of high-quality online and blended format programs. For more information, visit bu.edu/met.
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