As a result of the evolving technology used to manage people's finances, the need for professionals with a background in internet security is rising across the country. In an effort to meet the demand for people with these skills, some schools are launching new degree programs specializing in combating against economic crimes.
Utica College in New York is one school that currently offers several bachelors and masters degrees in this field, which will prepare enrollees for careers in identify theft, cybersecurity and fraud management. Students who complete these programs will be qualified to work in both the private and public sectors in need of these professionals.
George E. Curtis, a criminal justice professor at Utica, stated that "the most effective weapon against economic crime is an educated mind trained in the use of the latest technology and techniques to detect and fight this expanding threat to our global economic security." He added that these programs will "prepare students for a career of significance as they work in both the private and government sectors."
Students who earn similar degrees will be able to work in a variety of environments as government statistics suggest that the employment of private detectives and investigators - including those with backgrounds in internet security - is expected to grow by 22 percent during the next eight years.
