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Q57 / J17 Master of Science (Computer Security)

by Research

The Master of Science (Computer Security) by research is a two-year full-time or equivalent part-time postgraduate award. The course is a response to the growing demand for computer and information technology professionals with advanced technical, managerial and research skills in computer, network and database security.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Master of Science (Computer Security) award applicants should have a recognised degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a closely related area. Other qualifications or a combination of qualifications, equivalent to a degree in a relevant area, may be considered for admission. Applicants with a First or Second Class Honours degree may be permitted to proceed directly to Stage 2 of the program.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course has two stages: Stage 1 (coursework and research project commencement) and Stage 2 (research leading to the submission of the Master of Science thesis in Computer Security).
 
STAGE 1
Four coursework units selected from the list below:
 
CSI5102 Computer Security 20 
CSI5105 Information Security 20 
CSI5318 Wireless and Mobile Computing Security 20 
CSI5107 Network Security 20 
CSI5319 Computer Forensics 20 
 
And two research units:
CSG5140 Research Methods 20 
CSG5141 Research Proposal 20 
 
STAGE 2
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: CSG6200 at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of full-time enrolment.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
 
CSG6200 Masters Thesis 1 0 
 
 
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006