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APU BSc CS in Digital Forensics is a specialized degree that focuses on the study of methods and techniques used to gather, preserve, analyze, and present evidence from digital devices like computers, smartphones, and storage media. This field combines principles from computer science, law, and criminal justice to address cybercrimes, data breaches, and other malicious activities that compromise digital security. Digital forensics experts are often called upon in legal cases to provide expert testimony or to assist in investigations of incidents ranging from unauthorized data access to financial fraud.
Program Outline
APU BSc CS in Digital Forensics aims to teach students to:
- Learn how to build and manage computer systems, with a special focus on digital forensics – the science of finding and analyzing digital evidence.
- Think carefully about the different ways of doing advanced digital forensics investigations and responding to incidents. This includes the designs, programming languages, steps, and tools used.
- Make the most of chances to use new tech tools and ideas in digital forensics.
Degree Level 1
In year 1, students will learn the basic skills that every tech professional needs. They will learn how to program and get good at math and problem solving. These skills will be very important for their studies in the second and third year. Students will also learn about the inner workings of computers – things like computer structure, how they operate, how they link and share information, how they store data, and how to keep them safe and find digital clues. They will also start to learn about management, which will help them understand how people and organizations grow and change. They will learn how to learn on their own and work well in a team too.
Common Courses
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity
- System Analysis & Design
- Python Programming
- Mathematical Concepts for Computing
- Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Networking
- Introduction to Databases
- Introduction to C Programming
- Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
Specialized Courses
- Introduction to Security and Forensic Technologies
Degree Level 2
In year 2, students will explore the world of computer science, gaining a wide range of skills. They will learning designing and implementing software, discovering modern uses for computers, and creating clever solutions to complex computing problems. The curriculum ranges from the fundamental theory and algorithms to the latest advancements in various computing fields.
Graduates from this computer science degree program are professionals, capable of handling diverse computing tasks. They are not just users of existing theories and practices, but innovators who expand the field of computing in all directions.
As students advance into their second year, the curriculum builds on their skills and get more deep on their understanding of platform technology. Specialized modules offer a chance to explore the world of advanced forensic methods, ethical hacking, and incident response. In this dynamic field, each new day brings a chance to learn, grow, and create something new.
Common Courses
- Programming for Data Analysis
- Innovation Process
- System Development Methods
- Object Oriented Development with Java
- Data Structures
- Research Methods For Computing & Technology
Specialized Courses
- System & Network Administration
- Computing Theory
- Computer Systems & Low Level Techniques
- Advanced Forensic Methods
- Ethical Hacking & Incident Response
- Practical CTF Strategies
Internship
Students will step out of the classroom and into the real world with an internship or industrial training. This great experience, lasting at least 16 weeks, is designed to make the shift from academic life to a professional career. This opportunity not only teaches students with practical skills but also gives them a taste of what it is like to be part of the workforce.
Degree Level 3
In year 3, students draw upon their prior studies and any industry experience to get more deep on their understanding and increase their personal and professional growth. Their focus will shift towards advanced programming techniques and algorithms, as well as exploring the latest technological applications.
Specialized courses will help students build their previous study of forensic methods and incident response. They will get deeper into the exciting field of advanced cyber security, penetration testing, mobile forensics, and using deep learning for intrusion detection. They will also gain a better understanding of legal and professional practices in the digital world.
Common Courses
- Project Management
- Emergent Technology
- Venture Building
Specialized Courses
- Algorithmic
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Penetration Testing
- Mobile Forensics
- Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection
- Legal & Professional Practice in Cyber World
- Investigations in Digital Forensics
- Project in Digital Forensics
APU-DMU Dual Degree
Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Degree Program are presented with the opportunity to join the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. By choosing this pathway, upon graduation, students will be awarded two Degree Certificates & Transcripts: one from Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia and another from De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK.
| Duration | Intakes |
| 3 Years (6 Semesters) |
14 Mar 2024 | 25 Jul 2024 24 Sep 2024 | 21 Nov 2024 |
Career Options
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Forensic Compliance Investigator
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Defense Incident Response Analyst
- Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
- Intrusion Detection Analyst
- Forensic Analytics Specialist
- Secure Applications Engineer
- Information Security Analyst / Engineer
- Information Security Technical Specialist
- Software Developer
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
