Master of Computer Forensics
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Overview
The Master of Computer Forensics is designed to equip students with an understanding of both contextual and technological issues related to this discipline.
The program will develop students professional awareness, knowledge and response to a range of potential security risks associated with information technology.
Key features
- This is a multidisciplinary program drawing from the fields of computing, law and forensic science
- This program requires understanding and experience of operating systems, programming, networks (including internet) and hardware
- Current information in the growing computer forensics industry is continually integrated into the course to ensure up-to-date relevance
- A foundation unit which meets the needs of students who wish to enter the Masters of Computer Forensics program but do not have a sufficient computing background is available
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Those wanting to advance their career opportunities within the information technology/security environment or those who have articulated through the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Forensics
Course fee
AUD $20,544.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in computing ot related fields, or demonstrable professional knowledge and sufficient experience with IT systems, networking and programming; or completion (or concurrent enrolment) of the foundation unit in computer forensics.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PICT819 | Computer Forensics: Practice and Procedure | 4 | ||
| Required | PICT820 | Legal Practice and Procedure: Digital Evidence | 4 | ||
| Required | PICT821 | Assessment of Low Level File and Operating Systems | 4 | ||
| Required | PICT822 | Hardware: Applying Computer Forensic Practice to IT Hardware | 4 | ||
| Required | 16cp from | ITEC852 | Network and Systems Security | ||
| ITEC872 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence | ||||
| PICT808 | Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism | ||||
| PICT809 | Research Project | ||||
| PICT823 | Networking: Extracting and Analysing Digital Evidence from Network and Telecommunications Systems | ||||
| PICT824 | Software Design and Tools | ||||
| PICT825 | IT Security | ||||
| PICT840 | Cybercrime | ||||
| PICT847 | Supervised Project in Security Studies | ||||
| PICT806 | Strategic Policing | ||||
| or | PICT813 | Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Application | 16 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Our graduates find work in intelligence, police and defence forces, the information technology industry, the public service, legal advising, the banking industry, consulting firms and the private security industry.
