GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced it is developing two new degree programs for its College of Technology – a Master of Science in Technology Management and a Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics.
?We are excited to be developing these new programs to help Davenport students get where the world is going in the evolving world of technology,? said Michael Clancy, Dean for Davenport University?s College of Technology. ?Market research indicates continued job growth in these areas, which make them very appealing programs for our students.?
The announcement follows approval by Davenport?s Board of Trustees to develop these programs, which were proposed following an inclusive process involving the University?s deans, faculty and curriculum committee.
The Master of Science in Technology Management, to become available in Winter 2013, will feature a high quality, interdisciplinary technical and business curriculum designed to prepare graduates for information technology leadership roles in private, public or government organizations. The degree combines business and technical competencies that will provide Davenport graduates the competitive advantages they will need to lead information technology departments in the global economy.
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics will also become available in Winter 2013. Digital Forensics is the science of preserving, analyzing and reporting on digital media, involving computers, mobile devices, memory storage and network activity. Students in this program will have the opportunity to learn techniques and procedures to preserve and analyze digital media and present the information they find. Hands-on labs and real-world examples will be used to prepare students for digital forensics careers in law enforcement, government or corporate America. Courses in the new major include Microsoft Windows Forensics, Linux/MAC Forensics, Reverse Engineering Malware, Evidence and Criminal Procedure and Mobile Device Forensics.
