Overview

This Computer Forensics program at Metropolitan State University prepares students with knowledge in computer and digital incident investigation, eDiscovery, network and mobile forensics, legal and ethical issues in computing, and computer and privacy laws.

Graduates will work in the computer technology and related fields in supporting companies and organizations to protect their interests or in helping law firms and legal organizations to deal with civil litigations and internal disputes/arbitrations. Whenever needed, graduates can also assist law enforcement to fight against cyber terrorism and crimes.

Student outcomes

Knows how to collect evidence so that malicious acts can be discovered and recovered.

Knows how to preserve evidence so that it reflects all the pertinent information on the subject device when it was collected.

Knows how to present highly technical evidence in court so that judges, lawyers, and juries can understand the implications of the digital evidence for civil cases.

Is familiar with the computer security policies, electronic investigation procedures, cyber activity regulations, national and international digital transaction standards, and computer and information laws.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer and Operating Systems Fundamentals

Computer Forensics

Criminal Justice

Legal Studies in Law Enforcement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

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Nationals priority application deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Students expressing interest in the Computer Forensics BAS when they apply for admission to the university will be assigned an academic advisor in the College of Sciences and will be given a pre-major status. Official admission to this major program and review of prior course credentials is done directly through the Computer Science and Cybersecurity (CSC) Department.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for CFS 262, CFS 264 and CFS 280 or transfer equivalents

Successful completion of General Education Goal I Writing Requirement

Complete pre-major foundation courses with a grade of C- or better

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10354 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10354 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10354 USD / year

≈ 10354 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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