Computer Security and Forensic Administration Certificate

School of Administrative Science
Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies

College at Florham and Metropolitan Campus
Locations throughout New Jersey

These graduate certificates are 12-credit / four courses within the Master of Administrative Science (MAS) program. The following certificate can be taken on a matriculating or non-matriculating basis and also can be taken as post-graduate certificates for students who have earned a graduate degree. The minimum number of students per class is ten.

Computer Security and Forensic Administration (12 credits)

This 12-credit graduate certificate program focuses on the criminal justice system's response to the expanding area of computer crime. Designed for law enforcement officials, corporate security executives and state agency investigators, the certificate provides training to appropriate personnel in the investigation, case development and protocols relating to computer crimes. Each course is taught in a computer laboratory to ensure direct relevance and practical application of all information being covered.

Students are required to take four courses from among:

  • MADS6611 Special Topics: Current Issues in CyberForensics
  • MADS6611 Special Topics: Intro. to Computer Security
  • MADS6637 Computer Systems Seizure and Examination
  • MADS6638 Computer Security Administration
  • MADS6639 The Forensic Expert
  • MADS6654 Forensics Administration
  • MADS6735 Introduction to Countermeasures for Malware