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Master of Information Operations

ECU Course CodeI13
CRICOS Course Code058033A
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
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Description:

The Master of Information Operations is a professional course designed to meet the demand for professionals in Information Operations the government, military, law enforcement, and industry sectors.

Course Structure:

The course is a professional Masters degree consisting of three stages. Each stage is equivalent to one semester full time. Students must complete a total of 180 credit points.

Course Location and Mode of Study:

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

Admission Requirements:

Students may enter with a relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree must successfully complete the Stage 1 before continuing with stage 2. Students with an existing degree must complete at least the two compulsory level 4000 units in Stage 1 before attempting any units in Stage 2.

Course Planner:

Stage 1

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI4110Introduction to Information Warfare15
CSI4104Information Security15
 Plus Any Two From the Following
PRN4120Foundations of Public Relations15
PRN4121PR Issues and Crisis Management15
ICS4000Terrorism15

On completion of Stage 1 students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Information Operations.

Stage 2

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI5309Information and Network Centric Operations20
PRN5110Perception Management20
CSI5120Contemporary Intelligence20

On completion of Stage 2, students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Information Operations.

Stage 3

Unit CodeUnit NameCredit Points
CSI5205Corporate Information Operations20
CSI5206National Information Operations20
CSG5104Special Topic 120