Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Stage one consists of six coursework units (120 credit points),
stage two is the thesis component of this course, which is entirely
research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.
STAGE 1
Semester 1
SCY5101 Research Methods 20
SCY5111 Advanced Security Risk Management 20
SCY5112 Current Issues in Security 20
Semester 2
SCY5102 Masters Thesis 1 20
SCY5103 Masters Thesis 2 20
SCY5113 Advances in Security Technology 20
Students who are unable to proceed to Stage 2 of the course may
be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma of Science (Security
Science).
STAGE 2
The thesis component of this course is equivalent to 1 year of fulltime
study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol
into research thesis unit: SCY6200 at 50 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.
SCY6200 Master of Science Thesis 0
MASTER OF SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Course Code U68
The Master of Security Management award will provide an
internationally recognised course of study in the specialised area
of Security Management. It is designed to meet the learning needs
of professional security managers seeking to improve their skills
and acquire an in-depth as well as broad knowledge in security
risk and risk management, security principles, security technology
and security management.
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 Joondalup Campus.
Overseas in United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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
180 credit points (10 units).
STAGE 1
SCY4101 Security and Risk Management 15
SCY4103 Physical Security 15
Plus two units selected from the following:
SCY4111 Intrusion Detection Systems 15
SCY4108 Building Management Systems 15
SCY4302 Facility Management 2 15
SCY4402 Industrial Security Procedures 15
CSI4102 Computer Security 15
CSI4104 Information Security 15
Students can exit the Master with a Graduate Certificate in
Security Management on successful completion of Stage 1.
STAGE 2
SCY5111 Advanced Security Risk Management 20
SCY5112 Current Issues in Security 20
SCY5113 Advances in Security Technology 20
Students can exit the Masters award with a Graduate Diploma in
Security Management on successful completion of Stage 2.
STAGE 3
SCY5104 Security Project Preparation 20
SCY5201 Security Project 1 20
SCY5202 Security Project 2 20
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Course Code 649
INTRODUCTION
The Doctor of Philosophy is available for graduates of a relevant
Bachelor degree with 2A Honours or better, or a relevant Master
degree which has a substantial research component. The course
consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of
research, the preparation of a thesis, and participation in seminars
and conferences. Although formal coursework is not a stipulated
part of requirements, coursework may be required and will be
assigned by the School on an individual basis.
The candidate will be provided with an initial adviser and once
the research proposal has been formally accepted a supervisory
team will be appointed consisting of a principal supervisor
assisted by at least one additional supervisor. The principal
supervisor normally will be a staff member from the School of
Engineering and Mathematics. Additional supervisors may be
staff from within Edith Cowan University or other universities, or
may be from research institutes, government or industry.
The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following
fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Security Science
Engineering
Course Code 649
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor
degree in Science or equivalent. The student should consult the
Course Coordinator before making application for admission.
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