| ECU Course Code | Q90 / H68 | ||
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| CRICOS Course Code | 047707K | ||
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The Master of Computer Security is a professional course designed to meet the demand for security and intelligence professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. It takes three semesters (180 credit points) to complete in full time mode and six semesters part time. There are exit points at each stage leading to a Graduate Certificate (60 credit points) or Graduate Diploma in Computer Security (120 credit points) respectively. The whole course can be completed in on-line mode if desired. The final stage consists of two options. The student can complete two advanced units plus a project unit, or complete a more substantial research or work based project consisting of three units.
The course is a professional Masters degree consisting of three stages. Each stage is equivalent to one semester of full time study.
Available at: Mt Lawley
Modes: Full-time, Part-time
Students may enter with an undergraduate degree in Information Technology or a closely related discipline, or five years appropriate work experience. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree must successfully complete a Graduate Certificate in Computer Security before continuing to stage 2.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI4104 | Information Security | 15 |
| CSI4102 | Computer Security | 15 |
| CSI4207 | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| CSI4205 | Computer Facilities Security | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI5318 | Wireless and Mobile Computing Security | 20 |
| CSI5319 | Computer Forensics | 20 |
| CSI5107 | Network Security | 20 |
Project Option
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG5141 | Research Proposal | 20 |
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| CSI5150 | Project Preparation | 20 |
| CSI5251 | Project 1 | 20 |
| CSI5252 | Project 2 | 20 |
Coursework Option
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI5211 | Information Security Standards and Practice | 20 |
| CSI5309 | Information and Network Centric Operations | 20 |
| CSG5104 | Special Topic 1 | 20 |
