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Q51 / D74 Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Intelligence

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Intelligence is a course designed to meet the demand for security and intelligence professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry.  It should take two semesters to complete in full time mode and four semesters part-time.  The course has two stages and the candidate can exit after successful completion of Stage 1 with a Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Intelligence. The whole course can be completed in on-line mode if desired. Successful graduates of this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Information Security and Intelligence course.
 
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 4 units before continuing to Stage 2 units. (Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Security programme are eligible to enter Stage 2.)
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course has two stages.  Each stage is equivalent to one semester full time. A total of 120 credit points is required to complete the course.

 

All units are offered online and on campus unless stated otherwise.
 
STAGE 1
Two compulsory units:
CSI4104 Information Security 15
CSI4110 Introduction to Information Warfare 15
 
plus any two units selected from the following:
CSI4102 Computer Security 15
CSI4205 Computer Facilities Security 15
CSI4206 Database Security 15
CSI4207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
PHR4102 Critical Thinking 15
ICS4000 Terrorism 15
 
CSI4102 Computer Security and CSI4207 Network Security Fundamentals must be taken by students who plan to undertake the coursework option of the Master of Information Security and Intelligence's Stage 3.
 
STAGE 2
Three compulsory units:
CSI5120 Contemporary Intelligence 20 
PRN5110 Perception Management 20 
CSI5309 Information and Network Centric Operations 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009