INTRODUCTION

The Master of Information Security and Intelligence is a professional course designed to meet the demand for security and intelligence professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. It takes three semesters (180 credit points) to complete in full time mode and 6 semesters part time. There are exit points at each stage leading to a Graduate Certificate (60 credit points) or Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Intelligence (120 credit points) respectively. The whole course can be completed in on-line mode if desired.

There are a variety of units so candidates can either specialise or gain a broad appreciation of the area.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students may enter with an undergraduate degree, or five years appropriate work experience. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree must successfully complete a Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Intelligence before continuing with stage 2.

Students with an existing degree must complete the two compulsory level 4000 units before continuing on to the Stage 2 units. (Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Security and Cyber-crime programs are eligible to enter stage 2.)

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

This course is available in on-line mode and on campus (predominantly at the Mt Lawley campus)

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is a professional Masters degree consisting of three stages. Each stage is equivalent to one semester full time.

All units are offered online and on campus unless stated otherwise