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

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 skills, and practical application are planned to develop 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 to undertake 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

A full list of fees is available upon request or at enrolment. In addition, students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials and may, if required, also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables (which varies depending on area of study).

Further Information

Postgraduate Coordinator for Internet Security Management in the School of Information Systems.

Availability

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.