M.S. Cybercrime at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Cybercrime is a fully online major that develops an in-depth understanding of applying criminological theory, research and practice to criminal activity involving the internet, computer systems and digital technologies. Concentrations are Cyber Criminology and Digital Forensic Investigations.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Criminology | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Shared core in Criminology Theory, Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis (11 hours), an 18-hour concentration (e.g. Cybercrime and Criminal Justice, Cyber Victimology, Digital Evidence Recognition and Collection, Mobile Device Forensics) and a 1-hour capstone ePortfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. Statement of purpose on reasons for seeking a graduate degree in cybercrime; a professional or academic writing sample; two letters of reference addressing academic capabilities.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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