Three Paths. One Mission. Uncover the Truth.
In today's increasingly complex world, investigations professionals face challenges that span financial fraud, cybercrime, digital evidence, organized criminal activity, and sophisticated white-collar offenses. Organizations need investigators who can follow the evidence, uncover hidden connections, and deliver actionable intelligence in high-stakes environments.
Our online Master of Science in Investigations prepares you to do exactly that.
Designed for those seeking advanced investigative expertise, the program offers three specialized concentrations that allow you to align your education with your career goals:
Criminal Investigations
Develop advanced investigative techniques to identify, analyze, and solve complex criminal cases. Learn how modern investigators gather evidence, conduct interviews, analyze intelligence, and build cases that withstand scrutiny.
Financial Crimes
Explore the rapidly evolving world of fraud, money laundering, financial misconduct, and illicit financial networks. Gain the skills needed to identify financial threats, trace criminal activity, and protect organizations from economic harm.
Digital Forensic Investigations
Master the techniques used to collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence. Learn how investigators uncover critical information from computers, mobile devices, networks, and emerging technologies to support investigations and legal proceedings.
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
- Explore all of our Investigations program options
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 a tuition discounts to members of professional organizations such as the ACAMS, ACFCS, NHCAA and others.
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Learn from the Experts Who Have Done the Work
What sets our program apart is the people who teach it. Every course is led by accomplished practitioners and recognized leaders in the investigative profession. Our faculty members bring extensive real-world experience from law enforcement, financial crime investigations, digital forensics, intelligence analysis, regulatory compliance, and private-sector investigations. They don't simply teach investigative concepts—they've applied them throughout their careers in the field. Their practical insights provide students with a deeper understanding of the challenges, strategies, and decision-making required in today's investigative environment.
An Investigations Program Unlike Any Other
Our online Master's in Investigations is designed to bridge academic excellence with real-world application. Students gain advanced knowledge while developing practical skills that can be immediately applied in professional settings.
The program stands apart because it:
- Offers specialized concentrations aligned with today's most in-demand investigative disciplines
- Combines theory with real-world investigative methodologies and case-based learning
- Provides direct access to instructors with extensive professional investigative experience
- Examines emerging threats, technologies, and trends shaping the future of investigations
- Develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making skills
- Prepares graduates to lead investigations across public, private, and government sectors
100% Online
This means you can complete the program from anywhere in the world!
Flexibility: Based on experience, and/or previous training/graduate education, students can substitute other courses from the program for required core courses.
Transfer Credits: Up to 6 graduate credit hours can be transferred to meet the degree requirements, with approval by the program director.
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 who are interested in an investigations related degree or certificate program. To view the complete list of courses for each degree and certificate, check out the Academic Catalog:
- Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Investigations, M.S.
- 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
- Investigations Graduate Certificates
Finish In As Little As One Year
Our master’s degree in investigations is a 30-credit hour, 10-course degree that can be completed in around ten months. This accelerated curriculum allows you to earn your master’s degree at a pace consistent with your career goals while balancing it with your life demands.
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, Trafficking in Persons Investigation, Criminal Investigations, Compliance Investigations and Sports Integrity Investigations.
Envision Your Future
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. Click here to view the full report.
$93K
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
2% Growth 2021-2030
$87K
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
2% Growth 2021-2030
$66K
Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers
5% Growth 2021-2030
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