Computer Forensics & E-Discovery (MSc)

Why this degree?

Sophisticated computer crimes put a globally networked society at risk. The increasing impact of technological crime highlights the need for highly competent computer forensic analysts. The MSc programme in Computer Forensics and E-Discovery confronts this problem through a blend of computer and legal expertise. This realistic unification provides the analyst with the specialized knowledge necessary to analyse data in context, while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards. The MSc environment is a fusion of taught courses, group projects and stimulating research opportunities. In order to support individual needs, tracks are offered for full-time, two-year part-time and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Core Program Objectives

• Students are provided with the technical skills to investigate a variety of computer forensic problems and issues through the use of a dedicated lab and a variety of industry-grade computer forensic software tools.
• Students are not only exposed to current practices and processes; they are also encouraged to investigate new approaches and processes while questioning the validity and the dependability of their solutions.
• To cultivate research within the fields of Computer Forensics and E-Discovery effectively empowering students to conduct further study through autonomous academic research and/or industry-based practice research.

Program Design

The program is designed to meet the needs of existing and aspiring industry professionals in:

• Governmental Agencies
• Corporations
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Legal Profession
• Computer Forensics Professions
• Information Security Professions