Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law offers a postgraduate programme:
Professional Programme:
- Cybercrime Investigations Professional Master’s programme, Dual degree.
Overview
The Faculty of Law at the British University in Egypt is launching Cybercrime Investigations Professional Master’s programme.
This programme is considered the first of its kind in the MENA region. It is intended for professionals interested in studying cyber criminology, particularly those with an interest in cybercrime, cyber security investigations, counterterrorism and cyber laws.
Despite the growing public interest in cybercrime and its consequences for businesses and individuals, only scant attention has been given in the criminological discipline to the investigation and understanding of this new type of crime.
The challenging nature of the digital environment which constantly affecting everything from government policies to secure citizen’s privacy and rights require specialised education.
Programme Focus and Aims
To achieve academic excellence and graduate independent learners, with the best UK professional and academic standards, who are equipped as effective lifelong learners able to make a significant contribution to the field of cyber law, cyber investigations and security.
The Professional Master’s in Cybercrime Investigations programme aims to:
- Provide students with an in depth theoretical and practical overview of contemporary issues in cybercrime and cyber security.
- Equip students with an understanding of the relationship between developments in ICT and its effect on society and law.
- Provide students with an understanding of the legal, criminological context of cybercrime and the necessary computing skills and capabilities to research and prepare to address cybercrime and cyber-related offences.
-Provide students with a critical understanding of how the study of cybercrime challenges existing criminological theories, research methodologies and criminal law.
-Equip students with relevant theoretical and practical understanding of tools, techniques, procedures and skills necessary to effectively carry out effective digital forensic investigations especially relating to computer incidents and computer misuse.
- Equip students with knowledge of legal and professional issues relevant to computer-related crimes, digital evidence and digital forensic investigations.
Learning Experience
This programme will deliver the cutting edge of global trends in cyber law and policy, digital forensic computing and the complex legalities of cyberspace.
Cybercrime is a multi-disciplinary subject; therefore, this programme has been developed by practitioners in the field to enhance knowledge and practical skills in areas of behavioural psychology, criminal investigation and digital evidence.
Internationally renowned experts and subject matter experts in the legal and technical fields will deliver the programme in addition to delivering specialised workshops and seminars.
The teaching methods vary from lectures to tutorials, workshops and lab tutoring as well. In addition, students will attend obligatory internships in one of the partner institutions; the programme is delivered in English language.
Check this link for modules and their descriptions.
Why Join
There are countless reasons to join the programme:
- Earn a Professional Master’s (PM) degree in Cybercrime and cyberSecurity Investigations.
- The first Professional Master’s programme in Cybercrime and cyberSecurity Investigation to be accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.
- Learn from Top-notch international and national legal and technical experts and academics who will deliver the programme.
- The first Master’s programmes in MENA Region to provide such practical experience in the interdisciplinary areas of law and emerging technologies.
- Cooperation with reputable international organizations and entities, such as UN, IEEE, BCS and ISSA.
- Internships at governmental and non-governmental institutions.
Accreditation and Validation
Under the Ministerial Decree No. 1892 dated 14/06/2021, The Programme is approved by Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Supreme Council of Higher Education and the Supreme Council of the Private Universities.
The Programme now is under the accreditation process from UK professional accreditation bodies, in addition to, validation from a reputable British University.
Career
- E-investigation officer.
- Social media safety officer.
- Anti-money laundering Investigator.
- Cyber Threat Intelligence analyst.
- Compliance officer.
- Cyber security Auditor.
- Data Security Officer.
- Data Privacy Officer.
- Information Strategist.
- Business continuity and disaster recovery officer.
- Incident handling officer.
- Licensed Digital Forensics Examiner.
Contact information
Ghada Mostafa: Faculty operation manager, Faculty of Law, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ
- Tel: (+202) 26890000 Ext: 3251
- Email1: Ghada.Mostafa@bue.edu.eg
- Email2: PGS.FL@bue.edu.eg
