Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
61,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Crime Analysis specialization at Boston University's Metropolitan College (MET) equips you with advanced skills for interpreting diverse data sources to guide investigations, tactics, and policy-making in criminal justice agencies. These competencies are increasingly vital in modern law enforcement and related fields, where policing extends far beyond traditional door-to-door inquiries and witness interviews. Today's landscape includes vast data streams from surveillance systems, body cameras, GPS tracking, smartphones, social platforms, digital communications, wearable technology, and sensor networks—all offering unprecedented opportunities to identify crime patterns, pinpoint high-risk areas, collect evidence, crack cases, and measure outcomes. Proficiency in data analysis has become indispensable for tactical operations, strategic planning, and driving research-based policy improvements.
Program Duration: 816 Months (2 semesters: 8-12 months, 3 semesters: 12-16 months)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
TOEFL iBT:- 84 ( minimum scores in Reading-21, minimum scores in Listening-18, minimum scores in Speaking-23, minimum scores in Writing-22)
IELTS:- 6.5
Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected in part on the basis of transcripts of academic background, academic and professional references, career experience, and interviews or statements of intent.
A completed Application for Graduate Admission
Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years
You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed
A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)
A current resume
Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.
IELTS:- 6.5
Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected in part on the basis of transcripts of academic background, academic and professional references, career experience, and interviews or statements of intent.
A completed Application for Graduate Admission
Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years
You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed
A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)
A current resume
Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.
Tuition
USD
61,050