Graduate Pathway in Digital Forensics

Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Digital Forensics

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
• Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
• Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Digital Forensics

• 1 Semester: Graduate Pathway
• 2 Semesters: Bridge
• 2 Semesters: Graduate Pathway

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• 4-yr undergrad degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Business, Economics or related field.
• Completion of course work in: TCP/IP, Computer Operating Systems, Computer Networking & Network Routing.
• 2.75 undergrad GPA.

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 18 August 2025
• Program end date: 17 December 2025
  • Semester 1 fall: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 12 January 2026
• Program end date: 13 May 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $21,130.00
• Approximate cost: $21,130.00
• Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• EAP 401: Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students (1 Credit Unit)
• DFOR 660: Network Forensics (3 Credit Units)
• DFOR 510: Digital Forensics Analysis (3 Credit Units)
• INYO 504: Graduate Transitions for International Students (3 Credit Units)
• EAP 507: Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines (4 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 14 Credit Units

Progression

Digital Forensics-M.S.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• B or better in all courses.
• No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
• Additional Requirements: INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Digital Forensics.