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Master of Computer and Network Security

ECU Course CodeI18
CRICOS Course Code059133M
Course Coordinator
A/Prof Craig Valli
Head of School
Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6013
Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100
Room: ML 13.107D
Email: c.valli@ecu.edu.au
craigv

Description:

This master degree is a professional course designed to meet the demand for computer and network security professionals and related professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The course engages with and provides a pathway for the existing security professional or IT professional seeking a career change to extend and qualify their expertise in computer and network security. It requires two years of full time study or part time equivalent. Students may exit at Graduate Certificate stage after completion of four units or at Graduate Diploma stage with completion of eight units.

Course Structure:

The course requires two years of full time study or part time equivalent. The units are online. Students may exit at Graduate Certificate Level after completion of 60 credit points (four units) from Year 1, or with a Graduate Diploma after completing 120 credit points (all eight Year 1 units).

Course Location and Mode of Study:

Available at: Mt Lawley
Modes: Full-time, Part-time

Admission Requirements:

Students may enter with an undergraduate degree or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Computer and Network Security.

Course Planner:

Year One

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI4102Computer Security15
CSI4207Network Security Fundamentals15
CSG4106Introductory Computer Forensics15
CSI4205Computer Facilities Security15
CSI4206Database Security15
CSG4208Wireless Security15
CSG4103Internetworking 115
CSG4104Internetworking 215

Year Two

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI5318Wireless and Mobile Computing Security20
CSI5319Computer Forensics20
CSI5107Network Security20
Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI5113Principles of Project Management20
 Plus any 2 of the following
CSG5107Network Forensics20
CSG5104Special Topic 120
CSG5109Mobile Forensics20