Bachelor of Science (Double Major) > Business Information Systems and Computer Science > Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management and Computer Science > Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management and Business Information Systems Bachelor of Science > Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management > Business Information Systems > Computer Science > Ranked in the World’s Top 2% of higher education institutions (Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2012/2013). > Professionally recognised by Australian Computer Society. > Listed as one of A*Star Scholars’ choice of universities for undergraduate studies (http://www.a-star.edu.sg/tabid/212/default.aspx).
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Bachelor of Science (Double Major)> Business Information Systems and Computer Science> Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management and Computer Science> Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management and Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Science> Cyber Forensics, Information Security & Management> Business Information Systems > Computer Science
> Ranked in the World’s Top 2% of higher education institutions (Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2012/2013). > Professionally recognised by Australian Computer Society. > Listed as one of A*Star Scholars’ choice of universities for undergraduate studies (http://www.a-star.edu.sg/tabid/212/default.aspx).
Bachelor of Science
THE vicE-cHancEllor & DEan’S MESSagE
Professor Richard Higgottvice-chancellor
Murdoch University is an internationally recognised institution, at which you can expect to receive a quality education within an engaging and caring environment. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research within an international context. Murdoch provides the perfect opportunity to continue your education and take the next step on a path of lifelong learning.
Professor Parisa Arabzadeh BahriDean, School of Engineering and information Technology
The School of Engineering and information Technology at Murdoch University recognises that information technology is a dynamic industry and updates its curriculum and course offerings every year in response to industry needs in order to provide students with the most up-to-date skills. The School is also aware of the importance of effective communication skills and the acceptance of multi-platform, distributed computing environments to today’s iT professionals. it is committed to providing its students with the ability to apply their skills to real-life situations and to translate and convey their knowledge to a range of iT users.
KaPlan HigHEr EDUcaTion inSTiTUTE in SingaPorE
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Kaplan Higher Education institute is part of Kaplan, inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings, including higher education and professional training. Kaplan inc. is a subsidiary and the largest division of The Washington Post company (nYSE: WPo). Today, thousands of students are enrolled in Kaplan Higher Education institute in Singapore, pursuing part-time programmes that range from diplomas and degrees to MBas.
Through collaboration with prestigious australian and European universities, Kaplan offers career-oriented academic programmes designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for employment in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, communication & Media, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Humanities & Social Science, information Technology, nursing & allied Health and legal.
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The Kaplan City Campuses
The Kaplan city campuses are one of the largest private education institutions in Singapore. The Kaplan city campus @ orchard is 60,000 sq ft and is equipped with 31 classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive library.
The Kaplan city campus @ Wilkie Edge has since expanded to more than 50,000 sq ft, housing the sales and academic departments to cater to the growth of the businesses. This allows students to enjoy a more comfortable campus environment. Within a 10-minute walk from Dhoby ghaut MrT interchange station, Wilkie Edge is located along Selegie road, near the junction of Wilkie Edge and Sophia road.
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Bachelor of Science
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
Murdoch University Why Choose Murdoch University?
Professional Recognition
Murdoch University was established in 1973 and is committed to the pursuit of excellence and has achieved an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. Murdoch makes a difference – many of Murdoch’s research projects have resulted in benefits to society, including plant disease control, animal health, clean air, waste treatment and environmental technology. The university takes pride in the fact that it has some of the best qualified academic staff in Australia.
as one of australia’s leading universities, Murdoch University is a progressive, dynamic and modern institution with an international reputation for quality teaching excellence, research and student satisfaction. Today, Murdoch is home to 9 academic schools, with more than 22,500 students and over 2,000 staff, including 2,000 overseas students from around 100 countries studying in Perth, and another 6,500 studying offshore. Murdoch prides itself on having dynamic staff, state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional student services and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
in addition, Murdoch’s extensive network of industry links are a strong foundation for generating quality research and consultancy.
Murdoch University was founded as a research-led university. For more than 35 years it has contributed to the development of new knowledge. The University’s status as a world-class research university was confirmed by 2012 Excellence in Research for australia with 85 per cent of research rated as world standard or above.
as a prestigious, forward thinking university with an international reputation and a wealth of expertise, Murdoch is definitely your choice for a world-class degree.
• Ranked in the World’s Top 2% of higher education institutions (Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2012/2013). Murdoch was also one of only two Western australian universities to make it into the Times Higher Education World University rankings 2012/2013.
• Listed as one of A*Star Scholars’ choice of Universities for Undergraduate Studies.
(http://www.a-star.edu.sg/tabid/212/default.aspx)
• 1 of only 7 universities in Australia to be awarded the top five-star rating for the resource available to postgraduate students by the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA, 2010).
• The only University in Western Australia to be awarded the top five-star rating for supporting postgraduate students by the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations
(CAPA, 2010).
• 1 of the few approved universities (Law Degree) eligible for admission to the Singapore Bar, Singapore Ministry of Law.
• Member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
• 9 out of 10 undergraduate students would recommend Murdoch to others (Murdoch graduate report 2009).
• The University’s research was ranked ‘well above world standard’ in the areas of physical chemistry, crop and pasture production, resources engineering and extractive metallurgy, agricultural biotechnology, clinical sciences, immunology and medical microbiology.
• Member of the Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU australia).
• The Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation has chosen Murdoch University to help in finding a cure for HIV.
• Two thirds of the research assessed by Excellence in Research for australia (2010) was rated as world standard.
• Accounting CPA Australia (associate membership & enrolment in the cPa Programme)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) (Enrolment in the ca Programme)
• Economics Society Australia (associate membership)
• Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
• Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)
• Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) (Membership)
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)
• Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
• Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Cyber Forensics, Information Securityand Management
This programme prepares you for an exciting career in a range of roles that impact on the security and management of information in organisations; in particular learning about the prevention of, and response to, cyber security threats. The course covers areas such as knowledge management, forensic data analysis and information security management. now, more than ever before, organisations are discovering the need to have well-trained and professional staff in this area. a focus of this programme is practical application of your knowledge in these areas; you will be involved in several forensic investigations.
Business Information Systems
This programme will prepare you for a stimulating career in the iT sector, in particular a role that will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of information generation and storage in organisations. You will be able to apply this understanding in order to provide solutions that are relevant and valuable, in areas such as systems analysis and design and business intelligence. You will implement a solution to a real-world iT problem using the skills and techniques you have covered during the course. You can combine this programme with another iT programme in order to broaden your understanding of the vital role of iT.
Computer Science
This programme will prepare you for an engaging career in an iT role within the private or government sectors. Your course will cover the theory, approaches and techniques used in computer Science and will include areas such as application design and implementation, systems programming and software architectures. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and techniques by creating a solution to a real-world iT problem.
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lEarning cYclE
Weeks 1 to 12Seminar1-3 classes Per Week
Week 13Study Break
Week 14 assessment Period for Final Examinations
Nexttrimester
This programme is supported via internet access to Murdoch University’s online library & resources and faculty visits.
A typical trimester is a 4 month period covering a full study load of 3 units, although students have the flexibility to allocate their study load whereby they can study less than 3 units. However any reduction in the number of units studied in the trimester will increase the length of study.
on graduation, our students will acquire a broad set of knowledge and skills that will make them highly employable across a wide range of fields.
Double Major
Business Information Systems
• Systems Analysis and Design• Advanced Business Analysis and Design• Business Intelligence Tools and Techniques• Knowledge Management Techniques• Databases• Information Technology Project
Business Information Systems
• Systems Analysis and Design*• Advanced Business Analysis and Design• Business Intelligence Tools and Techniques• Knowledge Management Techniques*• Databases*• Information Technology Project*
Computer Science
• Data Structures and Abstractions• Databases*• Systems Analysis and Design*• Software Architectures• Operating Systems and Systems Programming• Information Technology Project*
Computer Science
• Data Structures and Abstractions• Databases*• Systems Analysis and Design*• Software Architectures• Operating Systems and Systems Programming• Information Technology Project*
Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management
• Databases• Systems Analysis and Design• Cyber Forensics• Forensic Data Analysis• Information Security Management• Information Technology Project
Specified Elective• Knowledge Management Techniques or• Knowledge and Information Security
PrograMME STrUcTUrE anD conTEnT
The Bachelor of Science Degree programme consists of 9–12 units (depending on selected majors and previous study) and may be completed in a minimum of 16 months spread over a minimum of 4 academic trimesters. Each unit is supported with 24–60 contact hours conducted on weekday evenings and weekends and will require additional unsupervised study out of class. When studying for a double major, students are required to complete all specified units that are applicable to each of their chosen majors as listed below:
* Units common to both majors need only be taken once. Students may be required to complete one or more general electives to fulfill the required credit points.
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Single Major Graduation & Recognition
Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the prestigious Bachelor of Science degree. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the University. graduates will be allowed to use the title BSc (Murdoch) after their names. graduation ceremonies are held yearly in Singapore and graduation twice a year in Perth. graduates are encouraged to attend the degree convocation in Perth with their families whenever possible.
Programme Management
The BSc programme is managed by a professional programme management team at Kaplan Higher Education institute. The team ensures that in addition to classes, students will be supported by a programme manager. They will receive regular programme newsletters via email, academic support via email/internet and study notes. Programme managers will also provide assistance with scheduling, study group formation, Kaplan city campus library membership, assignment and examination management, student liaison and organisation, etc.
Assessment Methods
Units can be assessed by any combination of in-class participation, written assignments, individual/group project work, interim and final examination. Some formal examinations will normally be held after office hours or on weekends. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.
Students who are entering the Bachelor of Science programme with an approved diploma and have been granted 24 points of credit will be required to complete 12 units of study. This will include 6 specified units for the particular discipline plus 6 additional general electives of their choice. For Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management major, students will complete 7 specified units for the major plus 5 additional general electives of their choice.
in this case, a single major can be completed in a minimum of 16 months, spread over 4 academic trimesters of study. For those students who have an approved advanced-level diploma or polytechnic diploma with 36 points of credit, a single major would require only 9 units of study. Each unit is supported with 24–60 contact hours conducted on weekday evenings and weekends and will require additional unsupervised study out of class.
PrograMME STrUcTUrE anD conTEnT
Bachelor of Science
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Cyber Forensics, Information Securityand Management
DatabasesThis unit provides an introduction to database design, implementation and management. Topics include data modelling, the relational model, SQl, logical and physical database design, database application design, transaction management, concurrency, recovery, security, database architectures, data administration and database administration. The theoretical material is complemented by practical work using common database management systems.
Systems Analysis and DesignThis unit introduces methods and techniques for analysing problematic organisational situations, particularly those leading to the development of an information system, and draws on both technical and organisational materials to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement an operational system.
Cyber ForensicsPrinciples of cyber forensics are identification and recovery of digital evidence from computers. This evidence is used in investigations by law enforcement and other investigative bodies, legal and accounting professions and information managers. Focus will be on vulnerabilities of information management systems; investigation identification, recovery, analysis and presentation of digital evidence and trends in cyber forensics. introduction to the processes of basic evidence identification, recovery and analysis through an investigation project. Students investigate a cyber crime and report on the evidence.
Forensic Data AnalysisThe increase in cyber crime requires iT security professionals to have a deeper understanding of the complex technical features of cyber forensic investigation and database security. Topics include file analysis, operating system security, database security and auditing and investigation and analysis of digital evidence found in larger datasets. Theory gained will be applied to a hypothetical cyber crime scenario during the workshop investigation project. Students will participate in a mock legal hearing where digital evidence is presented and challenged.
Information Security Management Security of resources and data is of the utmost priority. This unit looks at identifying and securing an organisation’s data and information technology from strategic and tactical viewpoints. Students will study threats and vulnerabilities of systems security different methods of enforcing security as well as appropriate methods for securing different types of systems. Students also study ethics, legal issues and governance and will gain experiential knowledge by completing tactical exercises that identify the vulnerability of organisations’ information holdings and develop measures to protect these assets.
Information Technology ProjectThis unit gives students a ‘real-world’ experience of project development in information technology by applying the skills developed in their iT majors. Project teams take their projects through all stages of the project development, culminating with a presentation of the project. Students gain practical experience in system planning, design and development, project coordination and team management and communication with project clients and users. Students are normally expected to enrol in this unit in their final semester.
SELECT ONE SPECIFIED ELECTIVE:
Knowledge Management TechniquesKnowledge Management (KM) involves extending traditional information management practices to enable the entire intellectual resources of an organisation to be available, in a repeatable, scalable and transferable manner. in this unit, we consider the techniques that underpin KM. Topics include theories of knowledge, the nature of documents and document management, knowledge elicitation, knowledge representation techniques including ontologies, knowledge discovery and knowledge life cycles within an organisational context. The theoretical component is complemented by practical work using standard industry knowledge modelling tools.
Knowledge and Information SecurityThis unit focuses on knowledge and information security from both an operational and a theoretical perspective. it explores the issues involved in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of knowledge and information assets from the perspective of human physical, computer, telecommunications and internet security. Topics include: risks to information and countermeasures; access control; security management; establishing trust; personnel security; security planning; disaster recovery and ensuring continuity; auditing and monitoring; security education, training and awareness strategies and legal and societal issues.
Business Information Systems Computer Science
Systems Analysis and DesignThis unit introduces methods and techniques for analysing problematic organisational situations, particularly those leading to the development of an information system, and draws on both technical and organisational materials to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement an operational system.
Advanced Business Analysis and DesignThis unit extends the material learnt in icT231 Systems analysis and Design with an emphasis on business process modelling. The concepts of business process modelling will be examined and the analytical tools that can be used to analyse, model, and design business processes will be introduced. agile system development methodologies will be contrasted with more formal approaches and the unified process life cycle model will be examined. Package evaluation and selection and global distributed development processes will also be covered.
Business Intelligence Tools and Techniquesincreasingly, organisations are relying upon the ability to make strategic use of the vast amount of data generated from their operations. This unit explores the methods used to support organisational decision making through business intelligence (Bi) tools and techniques. Students are exposed to practical aspects of Bi through a series of cases using commercially available Bi tools. Topics include decision making and support, modelling and analysis, data mining, business performance management, and intelligent systems.
Knowledge Management TechniquesKnowledge Management (KM) involves extending traditional information management practices to enable the entire intellectual resources of an organisation to be available, in a repeatable, scalable and transferable manner. in this unit, we consider the techniques that underpin KM. Topics include theories of knowledge, the nature of documents and document management, knowledge elicitation, knowledge representation techniques including ontologies, knowledge discovery and knowledge life cycles within an organisational context. The theoretical component is complemented by practical work using standard industry knowledge modelling tools.
DatabasesThis unit provides an introduction to database design, implementation and management. Topics include data modelling, the relational model, SQl, logical and physical database design, database application design, transaction management, concurrency, recovery, security, database architectures, data administration and database administration. The theory material is complemented by practical work using common database management systems.
Information Technology ProjectThis unit gives students a ‘real-world’ experience of project development in information technology by applying the skills developed in their iT majors. Project teams take their projects through all stages of project development, culminating with a presentation of the project. Students gain practical experience in system planning, design and development, project coordination and team management and communication with project clients and users. Students are normally expected to enrol in this unit in their final semester.
Data Structures and AbstractionsThis unit studies abstract Data Structures (aDS) and the algorithms that operate upon them. aDS such as arrays, lists, two-dimensional structures, trees and graphs are studied along with various representations. aDS that utilise these structures are also covered. complexity analysis is used as a thread throughout the unit. The programming language currently used in this unit is c++.
DatabasesThis unit provides an introduction to database design, implementation and management. Topics include data modelling, the relational model, SQl, logical and physical database design, database application design, transaction management, concurrency, recovery, security, database architectures, data administration and database administration. The theoretical material is complemented by practical work using common database management systems.
Systems Analysis and DesignThis unit introduces methods and techniques for analysing problematic organisational situations, particularly those leading to the development of an information system, and draws on both technical and organisational materials to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement an operational system.
Software ArchitecturesThe objectives of this unit are to study alternative software architectures and their implications for software design. Major topics include pipe-filter architecture and regular expressions, client-server architecture, batch versus run-time validation design, object-oriented design and UMl, dynamic binding and inheritance, event-based architecture, finite state machines and gUi design, Petri nets, multithreading and synchronisation, layered architectures, design patterns and other architectures. The Java programming language will be used to demonstrate implementations.
Operating Systems and Systems ProgrammingThis unit aims to provide an understanding of the design and implementation of modern operating systems and how they provide an interface to the computer hardware resources. it also covers the use of operating systems service routines to construct efficient systems programs. Topics include process management, memory management, mechanisms for interprocess communications, file systems and protections, network programming using sockets and the UniX system call interface.
Information Technology ProjectThis unit gives students a ‘real-world’ experience of project development in information technology by applying the skills developed in their iT majors. Project teams take their projects through all stages of project development, culminating with a presentation of the project. Students gain practical experience in system planning, design and development, project coordination and team management and communication with project clients and users. Students are normally expected to enrol in this unit in their final semester.
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FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATIOn
Entry Criteria
The BSc programme accepts a wide range of advanced standing qualifications. These include:• Polytechnic diploma.• Private diploma / Advanced diploma.• Applicants admitted to the BSc programme may be required to
undertake additional courses in order to achieve full advanced standing. The final decision rests with Murdoch University.
• Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirements.
The application form needs to be completed by the applicant listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements.
Proof of the applicant’s qualifications (a certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable), a resume and the first instalment must also be included.
Please note that applications are not complete without all of the above items.
as the programme involves regular use of internet, email etc., students must possess or have convenient access to a personal computer with at least Windows 97 and an internet connection to enable them to access materials electronically from the university and to participate in appropriate pedagogic interaction.
Fee Schedule
Please refer to the insert for the information on: • Tuition Fee • non-tuition Fee • Refund Policy
• EduTrust Accreditation
For more information, please contact our programme consultant or email [email protected].
FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATIOn
Admission to the Programme
Participants are selected on the basis of the unique qualities each will bring to the group as a whole. a blending of diverse backgrounds creates special challenges and opportunities for participants to benefit from the experience and perspective of others.
Selection
applications are reviewed by Murdoch University staff. Selection involves consideration of: • Motivation to undertake the BSc programme and potential to
benefit from the programme.• Suitability of work experience in particular the length, level and
responsibilities of positions held (including current position). • Quality of academic record. although a formal selection interview is not part of the process, the selection panel may ask to meet with the potential candidate for clarification of issues relating to their application.
Study Loans
Study loans are available with most banks and financial institutions. interested candidates may contact:
The full application package should be sent to:Director, Murdoch, Bachelor of Science Programme (Part-time)Kaplan Higher Education InstituteKaplan city campus @ Wilkie Edge8 Wilkie road, #02-01, Singapore 228095
Murdoch University and Kaplan Higher Education institute reserve the right to alter, amend ordelete any programme, fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery or otherarrangements without prior notice.
The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of print (May 2013).
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Closing Dates
Deadlines for application for each term intake are contained in the application forms. Usually, the university takes about three weeks to process each application. Therefore, it is advisable for potential students to apply for admission at least eight weeks before the start of each intake.
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Equivalent to Year 1 of the relevant Murdoch University degree programme
GCE ‘O’ & ‘N’ Levels and NITEC students are required to complete additional bridging units
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