Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

Coursework Option
CSI5102 Computer Security 20
CSI5309 Information and Network Centric Operations 20
CSG5104 Special Topic 1 20
MASTER OF DIGITAL FORENSICS
Course Code I03
This master degree is a professional course designed to meet the
demand for computer forensic investigators and related
professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The
course engages with and provides a pathway for the existing
security professional or IT professional seeking a career change to
extend and qualify their expertise in digital forensics. It takes
three semesters to complete in full time mode and 6 semesters part
time. The whole course can be completed in on-line mode if
desired.
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 Computer Security before continuing with Stage 2.
Students with an existing degree must complete the level 4 units
before continuing on to Stage 2 units.
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 -
Campus-Based, and Online Sup.
COURSE STRUCTURE
STAGE 1
Graduate Certificate
CSI4102 Computer Security 15
CSI4207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
CSG4106 Introductory Computer Forensics 15
CSG4208 Wireless Security 15
STAGE 2
Graduate Diploma
CSI5318 Wireless and Mobile Computing Security 20
CSI5319 Computer Forensics 20
CSG5107 Network Forensics 20
STAGE 3
CSG5104 Special Topic 1 20
CSG5108 Forensic Investigation and Evidence
20
Presentation
CSG5109 Mobile Forensics 20
MASTER OF INFORMATION OPERATIONS
Course Code I13
The Master of Information Operations is a professional course
designed to meet the demand for professionals in Information
Operations the government, military, law enforcement, and
industry sectors.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students may enter with a relevant undergraduate degree, or
equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate
professional experience. Students who do not have an
undergraduate degree must successfully complete the Stage 1
before continuing with stage 2. Students with an existing degree
must complete at least the two compulsory level 4000 units in
Stage 1 before attempting any units in Stage 2.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses.
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 -
Campus-Based, and Online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is a professional Masters degree consisting of three
stages. Each stage is equivalent to one semester full time. Students
must complete a total of 180 credit points.
STAGE 1
CSI4110 Introduction to Information Warfare 15
CSI4104 Information Security 15
Plus Any Two From the Following
PRN4120 Foundations of Public Relations 15
PRN4121 PR Issues and Crisis Management 15
ICS4000 Terrorism 15
On completion of Stage 1 students may exit with a Graduate
Certificate in Information Operations.
STAGE 2
CSI5309 Information and Network Centric Operations 20
PRN5110 Perception Management 20
CSI5120 Contemporary Intelligence 20
On completion of Stage 2, students may exit with a Graduate
Diploma in Information Operations.
STAGE 3
CSI5205 Corporate Information Operations 20
CSI5206 National Information Operations 20
CSG5104 Special Topic 1 20
56 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007