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Graduate Diploma of Digital Forensics

ECU Course CodeS03
CRICOS Course Code060330G
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 Graduate Diploma is a professional course consisting of 7 core units and is designed to meet the demand for computer forensic investigators and related professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. It takes two semesters to complete in full time mode and four semesters part time. The whole course can be completed in online mode if desired.

Course Structure:

Stage one consists of four units (60 credit points) and stage two consists of three units (60 credit points).

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 five years appropriate work experience. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree must successfully complete a Graduate Certificate in Computer Security before continuing with stage 2. Students with an existing degree must complete the level 4 units before continuing on to the Stage 2 units.

Course Planner:

Stage 1

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI4102Computer Security15
CSI4207Network Security Fundamentals15
CSG4208Wireless Security15
CSG4106Introductory Computer Forensics15

Stage 2

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI5319Computer Forensics20
CSI5318Wireless and Mobile Computing Security20
CSG5107Network Forensics20