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Master's in Cybersecurity
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid

Boston University

MS in Criminal Justice – Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity

  • Boston
About This Program

This concentration enables students to develop practical knowledge in digital investigation and legal practices to address various issues related to cybercrime.

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What You'll Learn

Students gain insight into cybercriminology, cybersecurity risk assessment, and the policy implications of major crime problems through an interdisciplinary lens.

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Typical Curriculum Structure
Coursework includes criminology, criminal justice administration, digital forensics, cyberterrorism, and statistical analysis for the social sciences.
Typical Course Topics
1. Digital Forensics and Evidence Collection 2. Cybercrime Investigation Techniques 3. Cybersecurity Foundations and Network Security 4. Legal and Ethical Issues in Cyber Investigations 5. Computer System Forensics and Incident Response 6. Ethical Hacking and Malware Analysis
Program Specializations:
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Typical Admissions Requirements
A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant professional or academic experience in law enforcement or IT security.
Academic Requirements (Typical)

• Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

Application Materials (Typical)

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Application Timeline

Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.

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Career Opportunities in AI

Thrive as Cybersecurity Analyst in Cybersecurity AI with coursework includes criminology expertise

Estimated Industry Salary
Cybercrime Investigator: $95,000
Total compensation (entry to mid-level)
AI Job Growth
32.0%
Projected 2024-2034 (BLS)
Common Career Paths:
1. Digital Forensics Analyst 2. Cybercrime Investigator 3. Cybersecurity Analyst 4. Federal Law Enforcement Cyber Specialist
Top AI Employers (Industry-Wide):
Top employers include federal agencies like FBI and DHS, state law enforcement departments, cybersecurity firms such as CrowdStrike and Mandiant, and private sector incident response teams.
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Program Details
Duration
  • 1.33 Year
Tuition
  • 21,948
Format
On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Specializations
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