Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a concentration in Computer Forensics

BIT with a concentration in Computer Forensics completion degree online

If you are seeking a BIT with a concentration in Computer Forensics completion degree online, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.

This BIT degree completion program features a concentration in Computer Forensics that allows students to focus their education on this fascinating and rapidly changing field of study, which combines technical skills and knowledge with an interest in the detection and prevention of computer crime.

Career Opportunities

The online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career opportunity as a:

Computer Forensics Specialist*
Security Network Analyst*
IT Investigator*
Counterintelligence Analyst*

* Completion of specialized IT Security training programs or courses (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP) may be required for some of these positions.

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field.

Students who successfully complete the online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics should be able to:

Use operating systems and networking knowledge.
Apply the principles of programming to develop applications and websites.
Program for database connectivity.
Define data modeling, data definition language, and data manipulation language.
Define concepts of computer systems, hardware, programming languages, and databases.
Research career opportunities in information technology.
Identify issues and practices in information technology management.
Collect electronic evidence without altering or damaging the original data.
Analyze the legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting computer crimes to develop a forensic process that is defensible in court.
Use information technology security tools and practices to plan for, detect, respond to, and recover from incidences that require network forensic activity.

Entrance into the online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics requires completion of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree or equivalency. To meet the equivalency requirement, a student without a conferred Associate's degree will have completed a minimum of 48 credits of General Education and 42 credits of electives. Applicants who do not possess a completed Associate's degree from an accredited institution at entrance will have their college transfer credits evaluated by the Student Affairs Department. The following may also be evaluated for Associate-level equivalency: Standardized Assessment (CLEP, DSST, AP); Course Challenge Examinations; Professional Training or Certification Credit/Experiential Learning; Military Credit/MOS.