307338 v.2 Master of Internet Security and Forensics

MInetSecForensics(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055647F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This professional master is designed for computing professionals who wish to take leadership roles in Internet security management. The combination of generic skills, specialist knowledge and skills, and practical applications develops a well-rounded graduate, one who has the ability to solve problems in the management of Internet security. The practical nature of the course assists in the consolidation of learning by actually doing and then reflecting upon that learning process. Students will also gain confidence in their ability to apply knowledge and skills to problem situations in an Internet environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A high course average in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems or a computing-related higher degree, or a high course average in an undergraduate degree either in a non-information systems, information technology or computing related discipline. Students wishing to undertake a PhD should enrol in the Master of Philosophy (Information Systems).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Waiver from specific units may be approved but will require substitution in an approved unit by the course coordinator.

Duration and Availability

This course is one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Diploma in Information Systems.

Course Organisation

The course commences with a combination of technical and management areas encompassing cyber crime and Internet security management together with problem-solving as well as computer communications and networks. Knowledge and skills in both technical andmanagement aspects of Internet security management are developed in the latter parts of the course and include: Internet programming, computer forensics, cyber warfare and other specialist computing topics in an Internet environment.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the British Computer Society. Students successfully completing the Computer Forensics unit may apply for membership to 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 essential study materials.

Further Information

Contact postgraduate coordinator, School of Information Systems.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11737	v.3	Designing Database Systems 502	4.0	25.0
307775	v.2	Introduction to Programming 501	3.0	25.0
307777	v.2	Systems Analysis 501	3.0	25.0
309857	v.2	Business Web Design 501	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11741	v.4	Business Project Management 501	3.0	25.0
309856	v.2	Object-Oriented Development 501	3.0	25.0
309858	v.1	Technological Infrastructure 502	3.0	25.0
309859	v.1	Information Systems Implementation 552	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11730	v.5	Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601	3.0	25.0
13038	v.3	Enterprise Network Security 601	3.0	25.0
307335	v.2	Computer Forensics 601	3.0	25.0
307339	v.1	Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	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.