307340 v.1 Master of Commerce (Internet Security Management)


MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050503G
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Designed for students who wish to continue their studies in Internet security management to gain further knowledge and skills in managing Internet security and electronic commerce environments. Provides a combination of generic skills, specialist knowledge and practical application that develops a well-rounded graduate, one who has the ability to research and solve problems in the management of Internet security. The practical nature of the course provides assistance in consolidation of learning by actually doing and then reflecting upon that learning process. Students will also gain confidence in their ability to manage problem situations in an Internet environment by applying the technical management knowledge and skills presented.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Students require a bachelor degree in a computing-related discipline as an entry requirement. Students with a degree in a non-computing discipline are required to complete a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a computing related field in order to gain entry. Students do not need relevant industry experience to undertake this program. To enter the course students must obtain a minimum of 70 per cent average in the Postgraduate Diploma in Internet Security Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course, although units may be substituted at the School's discretion. Other units may be approved by the Manager Postgraduate Programs.

Duration and Availability

This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Internet Security Management may apply, under exceptional circumstance provisions, for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation

The course is a combination of technical, management and research in the area of Internet Security Management. The technical areas encompass computer communications and network security, Internet programming and security, computer forensics. Knowledge and skills in management aspects of Internet security include problem-solving, information security management, project and risk management, business intelligence and cyberwarfare and organisational and change management studies. Students are required toundertake studies in research methods and complete a significant research project in the Internet security area.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing-related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing Society. Students successfully completing the Computer Forensics unit may apply for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with business organisations and government agencies with an Internet presence, and organisations undertaking electronic commerce.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11730 v.4   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 501 3.0 25.0
12527 v.4   Information Security Management 551 3.0 25.0
302954 v.2   Computer Communications 652 4.0 25.0
  OR  
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0
5698 v.5 * Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10078 v.6 * Software Technology 501 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
11745 v.4   Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 3.0 25.0
  OR  
302956 v.1   Computer Science 651 3.0 25.0
300625 v.3   Distributed Computing and CORBA 602 25.0 25.0
  OR  
307790 v.1   Web Services 601 3.0 25.0
302964 v.1   Database Design 651 4.0 25.0
  OR  
11737 v.3   Designing Database Systems 502 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306691 v.2   Software Security 603 3.0 25.0
307335 v.2   Computer Forensics 601 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11467 v.2   Information Technology Dissertation 696 3.0 100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
13037 v.3   Strategies for Website Management 601 3.0 25.0
13038 v.3   Enterprise Network Security 601 3.0 25.0
13199 v.5   Internet Enabling Technologies 601 3.0 25.0
300629 v.3   Networking and Mobile Communications 605 5.0 25.0
302952 v.1   Artificial and Machine Intelligence 651 4.0 25.0
302967 v.2   Machine Perception 662 4.0 25.0
304790 v.1   Law Internet (Global Legal Environment) 562 3.0 25.0
307339 v.1   Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601 3.0 25.0
 
* Orgainsational Behaviour 550 and Software Technology 501 are also available as option units
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.