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Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
With an online graduate certificate in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll examine the foundations of digital forensics and become familiar with industry-standard tools and procedures used in conducting forensics investigations related to cybersecurity. Learn how to secure and validate digital evidence, recover and analyze digital artifacts, and report and present findings in legal settings.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career as a cybersecurity first responder or cybercrime analyst.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend that you have recent work experience in information technology, computer networks, or databases.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Cyber Operations
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Protect critical cyber infrastructure with an online graduate certificate in cyber operations from University of Maryland Global Campus. This key credential may help boost your value in the marketplace while also providing you with a broad overview of the most important topics within cyber operations, including modern network infrastructure, ethical frameworks, and cyber defense. As you move through your degree, UMGC will support you via our innovative online classroom, as well as our lifetime career services that offer advising and network opportunities to you—all at no cost. Ready to advance your career? Apply today!
Program Highlights
- Evaluate systems: Evaluate and maintain systems to meet specific mission security objectives.Â
- Analyze ethics: Analyze the various legal frameworks and ethical guardrails that govern cyber activities.Â
- Address challenges: Address complex cybersecurity challenges by studying and maintaining complex computing environments.Â
Required Courses
Required CoursesÂ
- (3 Credits, CYOP 605)Â
- (3 Credits, CYOP 615)Â
- (3 Credits, CYOP 625)Â
- (3 Credits, CYOP 635)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to equip you with a key credential that can help you advance your career. Potential job titles include cyber defense analyst, forensics analyst, incident responder, cyber operator, or secure software assessor. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers. Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Ideally, you should have recently completed an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline. You are expected to be familiar with cybersecurity and computer science concepts and be comfortable developing code in at least one programming language.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Advance in your career with an online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online master’s degree program may help provide you with the key skills employers are seeking. Study in a convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who have hands-on working experience in the cybersecurity industry. Access course materials that are available as no-cost electronic resources for most courses in this program, so you can save money on textbooks. Start gaining knowledge you can apply on the job right away and apply today! 
Program Highlights
- Develop investigative skills:Â Employ procedures for results that withstand scrutiny in a court of law.
- Evaluate digital evidence: Assist public and private organizations in detecting data breaches.
- Analyze data scenarios: Identify malicious software, network activity, and intrusion.
- Identify responsible parties: Conduct hands-on forensic searches to identify intruders and methods.
- Gain hands-on experience: Use state-of-the-art tools and technologies in a lab-intensive environment.
- Prepare professional reports: Present digital forensics results in a court of law as an expert witness.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 15 credits of core courses, 12 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, DFCS 605)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 615)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 625)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 635)
- (3 Credits, DFCS 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, DFCS 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime. Potential job titles within specific digital forensics and cyber investigation careers include cyber defense forensics analyst, cyber defense incident responder, systems security analyst, law enforcement/counterintelligence forensics analyst, and information security analyst.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend having a background in computing and programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
