About Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management (BSc)
With a title straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster this is one degree that won’t leave you bored and out of touch, you’ll be part of the fast paced and rapidly changing world of cyber security.
Increasingly, government and corporate organisations need to identify information security risks and interdependencies between business functions. Escalating security threats to organisations’ information assets and an increasing need to comply with governance of information management have resulted in organisations requiring well-trained ICT professionals capable of addressing three key issues:
- managing information
- protecting information
- forensic investigation of information security incidents
With a degree in this rapidly growing and increasingly important area of IT you will be well suited to meet these important industry demands.
What Can I Do With My Cyber Forensics, Information Security And Management Degree?
It almost goes without saying that the areas of employment for this degree are huge. You can expect to be sought after by the corporate, manufacturing, industrial and government sectors, with the finance industry particularly keen for the skills and knowledge you have gained.
The following are just some of the professions you could consider:
- Computer Information Consultant
- Computer Intelligence Officer
- Cyber Forensic Investigator
- Database Developer/Administrator
- Internet Security Officer
How to apply:
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
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Course Details
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| Length of course |
3 years full time internal study or part time equivalent
Please note that international students can only study full time
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| International fee information |
$18,250 indicative annual fee |
| Location |
South Street Campus
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| Murdoch course code |
B1205 |
| TISC code |
MUIMC
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| TER cut- off for 2008 |
72.00 or country equivalent
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| STAT score |
>145
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| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended TEE subjects
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course Structure
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you may never have been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
- Introduction to Data Communications
- Principles of Information Systems and Data Management
Specified Electives
These are elective units that must be chosen from a specified list to give you further specialization in your area of study. Select one unit from the following:
- Introduction to 3-D Graphics and Animation
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Multimedia and the Internet
- Principles of Commercial Law
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas. Select four units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Suggested double majors
To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus.
Some recommended double majors are:
- Internetworking & Security,
- Politics & International Studies,
- Security, Terrorism & Counterterrorism
- Commerce majors such as Business Law.
Information regarding the careers you could pursue with a Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management degree will be provided shortly.
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