The mission of the MSDF degree program is to provide a quality graduate education in the science and practices of digital forensics, to prepare students for digital forensics jobs, and to prepare the students for a lifetime of learning. The objectives of the program include the following:

• To give MSDF graduates the knowledge and skills necessary to participate as effective team members or team leaders in digital evidence investigations
• To prepare MSDF graduates for professional careers in digital forensics examination, forensic tool development, tool verification, and validation, security and forensics administration
• To prepare MSDF graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue advanced studies and research in computer technology or computer crime-related disciplines
• To equip MSDF graduates with the communication skills, both oral and written, to become an effective problem solvers as well as an effect