ObjectivesThis research course responds to the growing demand for computer and information technology professionals with advanced technical, managerial and research skills, computer, network and database security.
Entry requirementsRelevant undergraduate degree from a recognised university. A relevant honours degree may permit the candidate to proceed directly to Stage two of the Master degree.
Academic titleMaster of Science (Computer Security)
Course descriptionThis course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
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:
Unit Description Points
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 Students are required to enrol in the Thesis unit at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment.
Unit Description Points
CSG6200 Masters Thesis 1 0