Overview

Students in Cyber Forensics at The University of Akron attain knowledge of digital forensics, computer network forensics, ethical hacking, and develop applied skills through combining classroom experiences with virtual resources from the Musson ICS Testbed and The University of Akron Regional Programming Center Cyber Range.

Courses are taught by experienced full-time faculty and highly qualified professionals in digital forensics technology and cyber investigations.

Real hands-on experience:

Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center (OCRI-RPC)
High Technology Forensics Laboratory and Resource Center
The Musson ICS Testbed

Student organizations:

High Tech Crime Investigation Association
Akron Cyber Defense Club
Women in Technology and Security

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for Everyday Life

Digital Forensics
Criminal Justice
Professional Communications and Presentation

Evidence and Criminal Legal Process

Principles of Criminal Law

Ethics
Unix/Linux

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must provide your (projected) date of graduation for application.
Proof of final graduation must be submitted before you will be permitted to register for classes.
Transcript Translation and/or Evaluation
Official documents, including transcripts, test results, and diplomas/certificates, must be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21650 USD / year

≈ 21650 USD / year
Out-of-State

21650 USD / year

≈ 21650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13740 USD / year

≈ 13740 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Akron

Funding

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