Program Overview

Online Master of Science In Investigations

A master’s degree in investigations will strengthen your earning potential, make you a more valuable team member and also create opportunities to move into greater leadership roles. Speak with our advisors about how you can 'build your own degree' to maximize your potential and knowledge.

Leading the Way in Investigations

Welcome to the University of New Haven’s Master’s in Investigations, the first degree of its in kind in the nation! The degree is 100% online, consists of 10 courses, and can be completed in as little as one year. We offer several areas to focus your studies: financial crimes, cyber and cyber enabled crimes, digital forensics, major crimes, trafficking and smuggling (human and wildlife), crypto assets and many other areas. Students have the opportunity to “build their own” degree based on experience, career goals, or other factors such as working in the private sector. All of our instructors are leading experts, with extensive experience, in their field of investigations.

Program Highlights

• 100% Online
• Flexibility: Based on experience, previous education and/or career goals, students can substitute other courses from the program for required core courses, basically, a ‘build your own degree’ concept.
• Transfer Credits: Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in to meet the degree requirements.
• Finish in as Little as One Year
• Select a Concentration that Makes Sense for You

Concentrations

• Criminal Investigations
  For those in law enforcement, this concentration will prepare you to help solve crimes and to be a greater asset to your law enforcement team.
• Financial Crimes
  The Financial Crimes Investigation concentration examines a broad spectrum of financial crimes. This concentration prepares you to tackle cybercrime, financial fraud, international crime, healthcare fraud, and organized crime to name a few. This concentration can be further customized to focus on the private sector or public sector investigation, depending on your career interest.

Related Programs

We also offer online master’s degrees in Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Investigations, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Financial Crimes Investigations, and Digital Forensic Investigation.

Certificate Programs

If you are not ready to begin a master’s degree program, you may also start with one of our graduate certificate programs including Financial Crime Investigation, Cybercrime Investigation, Human Trafficking, Corporate Security, and many other fields.

Quick Facts

• Format: 100% Online
• Est. time to complete: 1-2 years
• Total credits: 30 credits
• Entry terms: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Summer I

Tuition Discounts

If you are a sworn officer or a correctional officer anywhere worldwide, you may be eligible to receive a tuition discount. We also offer tuition discounts to members of professional organizations such as the IAFCI, ACAMS, ACFCS, NHCAA and others.

Career Outcomes

The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade.

• $93K: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (2% Growth)
• $87K: Detectives and Criminal Investigators (2% Growth)
• $66K: Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers (5% Growth)

Selected Courses and Programs

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a M.S. in Investigations, check out the Academic Catalog:

• Cyber Threat Intelligence and Financial Crimes Investigations, M.S.
• Digital Forensic Investigations, M.S.
• Investigations, M.S., Criminal Investigations Concentration
• Investigations, M.S., Digital Forensic Investigations Concentration
• Investigations, M.S., Financial Crimes Investigations Concentration
• Animal Cruelty Investigation Certificate
• Compliance Investigations Certificate
• Corporate Investigations Certificate
• Criminal Investigations Certificate
• Cybercrime Investigation Certificate
• Digital Forensic Investigation Certificate
• Elder and Child Protective Services Certificate
• Financial Crimes Investigation Certificate
• Security, Risk and Resiliency Certificate
• Trafficking In Persons Investigations Certificate
• Wildlife and Environmental Crimes Investigations Certificate

Faculty

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

News

The Charger Blog

Investigations Graduate Student Reflects on Identity, Resilience, and the Power of Representation

Omar Chung ’25 M.S. shares his journey as a Black, Deaf, gay, first-generation graduate and what it means to lead with authenticity.

Upcoming Events

• Various Dates: Graduate Visit Opportunities

Next Steps

• Admission Requirements

An advanced degree from the University of New Haven will help you take your career to the next level. Each program offers convenient scheduling, personalized attention, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Financial Aid Opportunities

The University of New Haven Graduate School is an excellent value with reasonable tuition. Of course, you will still have bills to pay and the Financial Aid office can help.