Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

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 masters 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 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 Commerce (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 I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma Internet Security Management

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, cyberwarfare and other specialist computing topics in an Internet environment.

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 essential study materials.

Further Information

Contact postgraduate coordinator for the School of Information Systems.

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.1   Business Web Design 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
309856 v.1   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
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 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   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 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.



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