This internationally recognized course in security Technology and Intelligence and is well-received by professionals from private and government agencies. ECU Security Science qualifications has international students from every continent enrolled in the courses. Since the launched in September 2004, the programme have received wide media coverage in the local Press such as:

" Edith Cowan University 's Security Science programme is the only one of its kind in Asia Pacific" SMa School of Management

Security Science at ECU
Security Science is based on leading edge security management, security principles and security technology, with a central theme of security risk and risk management.

The Security Science programs at ECU's School of Engineering and Mathematics were established with the security industry in 1989, delivering its first course in 1991. Security Science offers unique security programs and is at the forefront of security science research, with a world renowned reputation. ECU's Security Science courses attract students from every continent.

International Centre for Security and Risks Sciences (ICSRS)
The School of Engineering and Mathematics security research centre, ICSRS, conducts research and development with partners from across the globe in areas such as risk management, counter-terrorism, critical infrastructure, aviation and border control security, detection systems, intelligent CCTV, biometrics and ballistics imaging, and security education.

Why ECU Security Science?

• ECU Security Science has over a decade of experience in security science
• ECU Security Science works closely with industry professionals
• ECU Security Science knows what the industry wants from security graduates
• ECU Security Science graduates have a proven track record and are in high demand from the industry worldwide
• ECU Security Science offers a range of opportunities and diversity to match your particular interest

Join Security Ventures

• Security Science Symposium - Co-host of the bi-annual international Security Science research forum.
• Security Science Research Laboratory - In partnership with Connell Mott MacDonald Consulting Engineers, developed the laboratory to provide research, development and education in security technology.
• West Australian Police - 3D ballistic imaging of projectiles.
• Police Scientific Development Branch, UK Home Office, student research.
• Transguard Education Academy and the International Civil Aviation Authority's Jordan Centre for Aviation Security and Safety.

Graduates can consult and manage security in a wide range of organisations, including federal and state government, private sectors, strategic facilities, critical infrastructure owners, computer and IT security, financial institutions, corporate security and major security organisations.

The professions served by this degree are:

• Competitive Intelligence Officers and Managers
• Government based intelligence Officers and Managers
• Security and Intelligence Officers
• Computer Security Officers and Managers
• Physical Security Managers
• General Managers
• Perception Management personnel (eg Advertising/Public Relations)
• Insurance/police investigators
• Cyber-crime specialist
• Planners (future studies)
• IT/Business Strategists

In Singapore , the programme is tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the following industries

• Singapore Army Forces
• Singapore Police Force
• Hotels & Resorts Manager
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Private Security Consultants
• Facilities Security companies
• Government Agencies
• High Reliability industries

The Bachelor of Science (Security) course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security management and security technologies necessary for employment in such areas as: government security, private sector security, strategic facilities security, retail security, financial institutions security, corporate security, and major security organisations.

The course emphasises security risk and the function and management of security technology in the protection of assets, and is supported by appropriate studies in law and ethics. Graduates will be well equipped for a career in the security industry. Graduates are well equipped for a career in the security industry.

• 100% in Singapore on a Part-time basis
• Flexible and modular delivery structure for busy executives
• Graduates are equipped for a career in professional and private security industry - with opportunities in consultancy, technology, science and management positions

The Bachelor of Science (Security) is a three year course currently available by full-time or part-time study on Joondalup campus. It is also available by external study. Polytechnic and relevant diploma holders will be granted advanced standing into the 2nd year of the programme

The classes will be delivered via face-to-face lectures with professors from ECU. Each unit is supported with 24 to 30 hours of seminars/workshops (4 consecutive sessions) after office hours in the evening/or over weekends/public holidays. This course can be completed in 20 months and is delivered in a modular structure of 1 unit every 2 months consisting of 24 to 32 hrs per unit. Classes are conducted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday by Faculty Professors flown in from overseas.

This course will be fully taught by the faculty Professor in ECU. The professors will usually stay in Singapore for 1 - 2 weeks and may be available for additional academic consultation with students outside classroom hours.

COURSE STRUCTURE

SCY 1101 Security and Risk Management
SCY 1103 Physical Security

CSI 2102 Information Security
SCY 1202 Facility Management 1

SCY 2111 Intrusion Detection Systems
SCY 2302 Facility Management 2

SCY 2212 Security Risk
SCY 2402 Industrial Security Procedures

SCY 3213 Access Control Systems
SCY 3214 CCTV and Imaging Systems
SCY 3215 Security Project 1

SCY 3117 Security in Government
SCY 3207 Security Project 2
SCY 3302 Management of the Security Function

10 Minor or Electives

Each course is assessed by written assignments and an examination.

• Polytechnic and Commercial Diploma holders
• Students without academic qualifications but with over 5 years may be accepted on a case to case basis
• "N", "O", "A" and ITE graduates can entry the programme upon completion of SMa Professional Diploma in Security Management

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Duly-completed application form that can be obtained from SMa School of Management or SMa web site
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
• Application processing fee of S$20 (non-refundable)

* Reservations will not be entertained.

All notice of withdrawal must be in writing. A full refund of the course fees paid will be made if notice of withdrawal is received more than 60 days before course commencement. If notice of withdrawal is received between 60 to 30 days before course commencment, 75% of course fees paid will be refunded.

No refund will be made after the course has commenced. Course Fee paid will not be refunded in the event of deferment regardless of whether the request made is prior to commencement or after the commencement of the course.

SMa reserves the right to make changes to the programme structure, admission requirements, course fee, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, date and venue of lectures.