Master's in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Crime Analysis
- Online Malta
- Rome, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,755 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common in a highly digitised world. Technical expertise on computer devices and data is now an essential step in many investigative activities. As a result, experts in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics are in demand all over the world to defend institutions and companies of all sizes against cyber-attacks and to support criminal investigation activities.
Students will learn how to assess and manage cybersecurity risks, the fundamental concepts of computer and mobile forensics, and how to conduct system, web and network penetration tests. The integration of theory and practice makes this course unique and essential for training professionals.
What marks this course apart?
The unique combination of this course at the intersection between business management, financial crime and digital technologies sets this course apart from most traditional business courses. This Master’s programme combines the management and governance aspects of most business courses with the analytical and problem-solving investigative skillset allowing learners to gain from both perspectives and preparing them for the real-world challenges of today’s professionals.
Job-oriented learning
Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills and competences directly from the source. Forensic practitioners work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving students the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.
Accreditation
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
For our BSc programs, we offer 10% off our annual tuition fee for High Achieving students. This discount is valid for the first academic year and any future scholarship is subject to academic performance in the previous academic year. The Top Student of each program each academic year will receive a 15% scholarship for the following academic year.
Do not hesitate to contact us for the equivalent criteria for your qualification for our High Achieving Scholarship. We reserve the right to change our high achieving student criteria each academic year.
For our Master's programmes, all graduates of our BSc programs are entitled to a 20% discount as long as they graduate within 36 months upon submission of application into our Master's programme.
- 10% off annual tuition fee: High Achieving Scholarship for the first year in all BSc programmes
- 15% off annual tuition fee: Top Student Scholarship for the second and third year of BSc programmes
- 20% off Master's tuition fee: Continuing Student Discount for all Master's programmes
Teaching Method
Online Lessons
Live Virtual Classroom with lecturer on our Digital Campus (MS Teams), attendance is compulsory.
Exams and Resits
100% Online.
Research and Dissertations
Independent research, online presentation and submission.
Optional Seminars
Students are encouraged to join training, workshops and events organised in related fields by international organizations and associations.
The Master’s in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Crime Analysis is designed to prepare students who wish to gain experience and skills in computer and mobile forensics, penetration testing, cyber security, and risk assessment and management.
Graduates of this program become leaders in analyzing digital systems and networks, risk assessment and management, digital forensics analysis, malware analysis, and penetration testing. This program enables students to combat with the most major crime risk facing modern society. This Master’s does not lead to a regulated or warranted profession.
Potential career paths are:
- Information security auditor
- Information security analyst
- Information security manager
- Incident and intrusion analysts
- Vulnerability and penetration tester
- Digital forensic analyst
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Crime analysts