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Master of Security Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code U68

This coursework program is designed to prepare security executives and consultants for strategic security management responsibilities in corporate and government organisations. The main themes of this course are advanced risk management, contemporary intelligence, advanced security science and technology, private and public security, and the analysis of contemporary issues in security. In addition, there is an opportunity to expand an interest in a specific area through a capstone project.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY5108Security Risk Management15
FBL5010 ^Managing People and Organisations20
OR
FBL5030 ^Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY5109Threat Detection & Control Technologies15
SCY5126Intelligence Analysis15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY6114Current Issues in Security20
MBA6140 ^Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management20
OR
MBA6050 ^Leadership, Strategy and Change20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY6115Advances in Security Technology20
MAN5612Project Management15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG6224Special Topic 120
MBA6090Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity20

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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