Master of Science (Computer Security)

ECU Course Code	Q57 / J17
CRICOS Course Code	034461A
Course Coordinator	Professor William Hutchinson IBM Chair Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6591 Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100 Room: ML 13.239 Email: w.hutchinson@ecu.edu.au wehutchi

Description:

Master by Research

The Master of Science (Computer Security) by research is a two-year full-time or equivalent part-time postgraduate award. The course is a response to the growing demand for computer and information technology professionals with advanced technical, managerial and research skills in computer, network and database security.

Course Structure:

The course has two stages: Stage 1 (coursework and research project commencement) and Stage 2 (research leading to the submission of the Master of Science thesis in Computer Security).

Course Location and Mode of Study:

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

Admission Requirements:

To be admitted to the Master of Science (Computer Security) award applicants should have a recognised degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a closely related area. Other qualifications or a combination of qualifications, equivalent to a degree in a relevant area, may be considered for admission. Applicants with a First or Second Class Honours degree may be permitted to proceed directly to Stage 2 of the program.

Course Planner:

Stage 1

Four coursework units selected from the list below:

Stage 2

The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: CSG6200 Students are required to enrol in the Thesis unit at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment.