Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management and Business Computer Science (Part time)
Structure and Content
The course consists of a minimum of 10 units and may be completed in a minimum of 16 months. Students have the option to enrol in either single or double majors.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply to be a member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level which has reciprocal agreements with similar organizations around the world including the Singapore Computer Society.
Core Units
Cyber Forensics , Information Security and Management
ICT218*
Databases
ICT231*
Systems Analysis and Design
ICT248
Cyber Forensics
ICT333
Information Technology Project
ICT349
Forensic Data Analysis
ICT357
Information Security Management
Select One Specified Elective
ICT256 Knowledge Management Techniques
OR
ICT265 Knowledge Information Security
Computer Science
ICT209
Data Structures and Abstractions
ICT218*
Databases
ICT231*
System Analysis and Design
ICT306
Software Architectures
ICT310
Operating Systems and Systems Programmeming
ICT333
Information Technology Project
*Units common to both majors units need only be taken once. Students will also be required to complete up to 3 electives. Students will take the specified elective ICT256 instead of ICT265 for this double major
Entry Requirement
The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management and Computer Science course accepts a wide range of qualifications. These include:
Polytechnic Diploma
Private Diploma/Advanced Diploma
ACCA
Additional Entry Requirements:
Applicants admitted to the Bachelor of Science course may be required to undertake additional units in order to fulfill the required credit points. Some applicants may be required to complete bridging modules. The final decision rests with Murdoch University.
Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University English language requirement.
Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this course. This Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics , Information Security and Management and Computer Science course consists of a minimum of 10 units and may be completed in a minimum of 16 months by enrolling in 2-3 units per trimester over at least 4 academic trimesters. Each unit is supported with 24-60 contact hours over the duration of a trimester, conducted on weekday evenings and weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this course.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, project or examinations. Assessment method may vary according to individual Unit requirements
Graduation and Degree
Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the prestigious Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics , Information Security and Management and Computer Science. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the University. Graduates will be allowed to use the title BSc (Murdoch) after their names.