- In the Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics program at UAlbany students will acquire the skills to gather digital clues in electronic data and connect the dots to build an entire story.
- Through this program, students will learn to investigate, respond to and manage incidents, such as cyber-attacks, data breaches, fraud or financial crimes, and malicious activity.
- With this degree, students will be equipped to spot security breaches, gather electronic evidence (eDiscovery), manage risk and incident response planning and policy, and investigate regulatory compliance issues, criminal activity, and financial fraud.
- Students will be able to define Federal and State laws and legal processes relevant to cybercrime investigations and be able to identify and define computer forensics analysis concepts, tools, and techniques.
- Students will be able to utilize appropriate methods collecting and preserving digital evidence at cybercrime scenes and to identify federal and state legal statutes, case law, and government regulations relevant to network data preservation and incident forensic response.
University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees
Albany, New York
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Digital Forensics)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$32,584/Yr
$32,584 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Regular Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Early Action Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 | $31145 |
| Health Insurance | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 |
| Total Fees | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 | $32584 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| On-Campus Housing | $9280 |
| Meal Plan | $5460 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a minimum of 120 credits and at least 60 credits in the liberal arts and sciences
- Students must achieve and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- The students should have completed the General Education Program at the University at Albany
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.
Required Document List
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Resume/CV
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Background and Goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.0 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates will have careers as;
- Forensic technology analyst,
- cyber threat analyst,
- Security Operation Center (SOC) analyst,
- risk advisory consultant,
- systems engineer, malware analyst,
- vulnerability researcher,
- fraud investigator,
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | No | N/A |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | $4000 | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Microsoft Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 9, 2024 |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
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