Bachelor of Science (Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management)

Accreditation

The Murdoch University Bachelor degree may, subject to choice of major, extended major, or specialisation, allow graduates to satisfy the academic requirements for membership as follows:

Introduction

With a title straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster this is one degree that won’t leave you bored and out of touch. Instead 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 increasing needs for organisations 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; and 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.

It almost goes without saying that the areas of employment for this degree are huge. Graduates are in demand in the corporate, manufacturing, industrial and government sectors, with the finance industry particularly avid 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, Computer Support Officer, Cyber Forensic Investigator, Database Developer / Administrator, Forensic Auditor, Help Desk Officer, Internet Security Officer, IT Consultant, Systems Administrator, Systems / Business Analyst, just to name a few.

Students have the options to do a second major in the following areas.

• Accounting
• Banking
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Business Information Systems
• Communication and Media Studies
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Structure & Content

Core modules:

• ICT218 Databases
• ICT231 Systems Analysis and Design
• ICT248 Cyber Forensics
• ICT349 Forensic Data Analysis
• ICT357 Information Security Management
• ICT256 Knowledge Management Techniques*
• ICT265 Knowledge and Information Security*

*Students can choose to take either ICT256 or ICT265 as core unit.
Plus six (6) other elective units (students may select either ICT256 or ICT265, whichever they do not choose as core unit, or any unit from other majors, subject to fulfilling of the necessary pre-requisites).

Duration

This programme can be completed within 16 - 24 months on a full/part-time basis.

Entry Requirements

The Bachelor of Science programme accepts a range of qualifications including:

• SMa Institute Diploma in Info-Comm Technology
• Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
• Applicants holding other commercial or non IT diploma will be considered on a case-by-case basis*
• Senior executives with substantial managerial or working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis*
• All applicants will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their competency in English, subject to the University’s approval

*Applicants may be admitted to the BSc programme but are required to undertake additional courses in order to achieve full advanced standing. The final decision rests with Murdoch University.

Assessment Methods

Most courses will be assessed by written assignments and an examination. Classes are held on weekdays and / or weekends.

• Week 1 – 12 Lectures cum Tutorials
• Week 13 Revision Break
• Week 14 Examinations
• Week 15 – 16 Term Break

Intakes

January / May / September

Programme Fees

The programme fees cover school registration, course notes, selected articles, assignments, main examinations, degree upon completion and transcript.

* Fee includes course application and student’s pass application processing. Fee does not include student’s pass issuance fee imposed by Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

All fees stated are subject to prevailing GST and in Singapore dollars. Fees should be made payable to “SMa Institute Pte Ltd” in accordance with the above schedule. Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the programme

For a full schedule of the miscellaneous fees, please click here: http://www.sma.edu.sg/MiscellaneousFees.pdf

Application Procedure

Murdoch University takes about three (3) weeks to process each application. Therefore, it is advisable for potential students to apply for admission at before the start of each intake. All applications must be submitted to SMa Institute of Higher learning (SMa Institute) before the closing date.

Each application package must contain the following items:

Local Students

• A duly completed application form affixed with one (1) passport-size photograph
• Certified true copies of highest academic qualifications and relevant transcripts
• Photocopy of NRIC (front and back)
• Resume required for matured candidates
• Application processing fee of S$107.00 (inclusive of 7% GST and non-refundable).

International Students

• A duly completed application form
• Duly completed Student's Pass application forms: Form 16 and V36
• Certified true / duly notarised copy of birth certificate
• Certified true / duly notarised copies of highest academic qualifications and transcripts
• Bank statement / fixed deposit account / savings account (applicable to visa-required countries only)
• Employer’s letter certifying applicant’s occupation and salary (if applicable)
• Employer’s letter certifying parent’s occupation and salary (applicable to visa-required countries only)
• Two (2) passport-size photographs of the applicant
• A copy of applicant’s passport
• Application processing fee of S$535.00 (inclusive of 7% GST and non-refundable).

Last update 13 July 2011