Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION
SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE
Course Code Q51
Course Code D74
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 - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
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
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER AND
NETWORK SECURITY
Course Code F94
This graduate diploma is a professional course designed to meet
the demand for computer and network security professionals 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 computer and
network security. It takes two semesters to complete in full time
mode.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students may enter with an undergraduate degree, or equivalent
prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional
experience.
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 - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course requires two semesters of full time study and can also
be taken part time. Students must complete 120 credit points. All
eight units are available online.
CSI4102 Computer Security 15
CSI4207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
CSG4106 Introductory Computer Forensics 15
CSI4205 Computer Facilities Security 15
CSI4206 Database Security 15
CSG4208 Wireless Security 15
CSG4103 Internetworking 1 15
CSG4104 Internetworking 2 15
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE
Course Code U09
Course Code D92
The Graduate Diploma of Computer Science is a two semester
(120 credit points) course designed to meet the demand for
extended computer skills and to impart theoretical knowledge
required for positions in computer technology.
Advanced standing may be offered into the Master of Computer
Science.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Normal admission requirement is a degree in Science, Applied
Science, Engineering, Technology or similar. That degree, or
other coursework or experience, should include a substantial
component of technology. It is expected that applicants will have
at least one year of relevant experience or have completed
coursework encompassing computing technology. Alternative
entry may be granted for applicants who have a suitable Diploma
and have completed a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP).
50 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008