Programme Specification for 2012/13

MSc Computer Forensics and Security Management

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in an information systems or computing related subject.

It is suitable for both the newcomer to computer security and auditing and the practitioner who wishes to further their skills.

It covers relevant skills, software and hardware technologies as well as more theoretical studies that underpin everyday practice. Graduates will therefore be able to contribute quickly to the well-being of corporate IT and informational assets.

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MSc Computer Forensics and Security Management and other computer systems programmes?

Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content. However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years. Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page. Masters students take 120 credits of taught courses and undertake a 60-credit project. All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated.

Core courses:

• Project (60 credits) - a substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
• E-Business Applications
• Audit & Security
• Computer Crime & Forensics
• IT Application Security & Control
• Managing IT Security & Risk

Options (a total of 45 credits) chosen from:

• Distributed Data Management Technology
• Distributed Data Architecture & Management
• Distributed Data Architecture & Management
• Data Mining & KDD
• Mobile Technologies
• Network Security
• Web Engineering
• Enterprise Web Engineering
• Software Engineering Management
• Enterprise Software Engineering Development
• Operating System & Application Server Security
• Network & Internet Technologies & Design
• Network Architectures & Services
• Software Tools & Techniques
• Visual Interactive Programming

Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: Etherpeek; Hacking Tools.
Note that some of these technologies are taught on optional courses, so we cannot guarantee that you will be exposed to them all.

Specifics

Entry requirements
A good first degree in an Information Systems or Computing related subject, with some knowledge of computer operating systems studied at undergraduate level. Those who have substantial commercial or industrial experience but lack formal qualifications should seek an interview with the programme leader.
See the School entry requirements for more details.

Professional recognition
This degree has full CITP accreditation (further learning) from BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT, the body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession. This means that on successful graduation from this degree, you will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). However, please note that there are additional requirements, including work experience, to achieve full Chartered status - see the BCS website for further information.

Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this master's programme students should be proficient in computer auditing or security and will be in a position to follow careers in these areas.

Location
This master's programme is based in the Department of Smart Systems Technologies, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Study mode
1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
September or January start

JACS code
MSc Computer Forensics and Security Management - G550