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:

SECURITY SCIENCE @ ECU

• Established with the support of the security industry in 1989, ECU delivered the first Security Science course in 1991.
• Has a world-renowned reputation in Security Science research.
• Edith Cowan University is the only Australian University to offer postgraduate qualification in Security Management
• ECU has extensive experience through collaboration with both government and private sector including, Emirates Airline, SATS, Western Australia Police, Swedish Military and Government of South Africa
• Curriculum Based on leading edge security management, security principles and security technology, with a core theme of security risk.
• Provides a scientific approach to the broad and diverse knowledge base of security and enables a scientific foundation in the core knowledge of security.

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 will develop in-depth technical knowledge and skills in facets of information warfare, information security, contemporary intelligence and perception management. The Master of Information Security and Intelligence allows students to choose either a specific study path, allowing them to gain technical expertise and in-depth theoretical knowledge, or, alternatively complete a general study path allowing them to explore a wide range of topics.

Further research degrees for those who take the research option in Stage 3. 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 Master of Information Security and Intelligence is a professional course designed to meet the demand for security and intelligence professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry. The student can exit after Stage 1 or Stage 2, and receive a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Intelligence respectively. The whole course can be completed in on-line mode if desired.

Master of Information Security and Intelligence

The Master of Information Security & Intelligence emphasis on the function and management of security technology in the protection of information, knowledge and IT infrastructure and assets, and is supported by appropriate studies in law and ethics. 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

There are a variety of units so candidates can either specialise or gain a broad appreciation of the area.

School of Computer Information Science

The School of Computer and Information Science recognises the importance of security and intelligence in the digital world. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum covering areas relating to computer security, information security, information warfare and intelligence.

The Master of Information Security and Intelligence consists of 10 Units delivered over a period of 12 - 24 months. 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.

STAGE 1 (8 months)

• CSI4104 Information Security
• CSI4110 Introduction to Information Warfare
• SCY4101 Security and Risk Management
• SCY4103 Physical Security

On exit of the program at Stage 1 and successful completion of the unit set, the Graduate Certificate in Information Security & Intelligence will be awarded.

STAGE 2 (6 months)

• CSI5120 Contemporary Intelligence
• CSI5309 Information and Network Centric Operations
• PRN5110 Perception Management

On exit of the program at Stage 2 and successful completion of the unit set, the Graduate Diploma in Information Security & Intelligence will be awarded.

STAGE 3 (6 months)

• SCY5112 Current Issues in Security
• SCY5111 Advanced Security Risk Management
• SCY5113 Advances in Security Technology

Each course is assessed by written assignments and an examination.

Students may enter with an undergraduate degree, or five years appropriate work experience.

Students who do not have an undergraduate degree but with substantial experience and professional qualifications/certification will be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Intelligence before continuing with the Master programme

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.