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Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Specialization in Digital Investigations
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Specialization in Digital Investigations
This Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree program features a specialization in Digital Investigations. The Digital Investigations specialization is designed for students wishing to pursue an interest in the detection and prevention of computer crime. Courses in our digital investigations specialization are structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they can learn knowledge and skills common to digital investigations professionals.
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The goal of the BIT program with a specialization in Digital Investigations is to provide students with the opportunity to examine techniques for collection, preservation, analysis and reporting of digital network evidence.
In this industry-focused curriculum, students can learn about the concepts and systems involved in digital investigations and with an overview of cybercrime. They will also have opportunities to learn about digital investigation techniques for applications running for network operating systems.
The Digital Investigations specialization is designed to allow students to gain a fundamental understanding in digital and network investigations. In this curriculum, students can learn how to:
- Identify, collect, and preserve a variety of digital and network devices and evidence.
- Identify, analyze, and solve both technical and investigative problems.
- Effectively communicate technical findings in both oral and written form using given established policies and procedures.
- Collect electronic evidence without altering or damaging the original data.
- Discuss current laws pertaining to digital crime.
- Adopt and follow relevant industry codes of conduct and professional behaviors.
- and many more industry-related skills.
In addition to the general education requirements, this BIT program includes the following courses that are taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant experience in the fields they teach. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help you prepare for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming and Logic
- Introduction to Databases
- Network Infrastructure Basics
- Comprehensive IT Project
- Survey of Calculus
- Data Structures and Implementation
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics in IT
- Computer Networks and Security
- Introduction to Web Systems and Media
- Human/Computer Interface Interactions
- Program Capstone
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Introduction to Cyber Crime and Digital Investigations
- Laws and Ethics in Digital Investigations
- Digital Investigations I
- Social Media and Social Engineering in Digital Investigations
- Digital Investigations II
- Principles in Electronic Discovery
- Network Investigations
- Global Investigations
- Wireless Network Investigations
- Wireless Investigations
- Senior Project in Digital Investigations
Please see the AIU catalog for more information and a full list of courses.
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This program is available at the following AIU campuses:
Degree programs and availability vary by campus.