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 Security Management offers practicing professionals with an internationally recognised course of study in the specialised field of Security Management. It is designed to meet the learning needs of professionals and security managers seeking to improve their skills and acquire an in-depth as well as broad knowledge in security risk and risk management, security principles, security technology and security management.

The course aims to equip the students with relevant 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 Master of Security Management emphasis on the function and management of security technology in the protection of personnel, information 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
• Training curriculum is based on latest regulations & guidelines from international security bodies such as IACP, BSIA & ASIS
• Graduates are equipped for a career in professional and private security industry - with opportunities in consultancy, technology, science and management positions

The Master of Security Management consists of 10 units delivered over 20 months in a modular structure on a part-time basis to suit the schedule of busy professionals and comprises of 3 stages which offers students 3 qualifications upon the completion of the entire course:

STAGE 1 (8 months)

• SCY4101 Security and Risk Management, 15
• SCY4103 Physical Security, 15
• SCY4111 Intrusion Detection Systems, 15
• SCY4108 Building Management Systems, 15

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

STAGE 2 (6 months)

Progression onto Stage 2 is subject to completion of Stage 1 with an average of greater than 60%

• SCY5111 Advanced Security Risk Management, 20
• SCY5112 Current Issues in Security, 20
• SCY5113 Advances in Security Technology, 20

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

STAGE 3 (6 months)

Progression onto Stage 3 is subject to completion of Stage 2 with an average of greater than 60%

• SCY5104 Security Project Preparation 20
• SCY5201 Security Project 1, 20
• SCY5202 Security Project 2, 20

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

Each course is assessed by written assignments and an examination.

• Degree holders with 3 years of experience.
• Diploma holders with over 5 years of experience will be considered on a Case to Case basis subjected to University's approval

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.