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| Computing & Information Systems |
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| MSc in Computer Information Security |
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| Duration: 1 year |
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| Awarding Body: University of London |
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Information Security is a buzzword in the world job market. IT personnel’s are one of the highest paid employees in big companies. With MSc from LTC students will get an in-depth understanding and a clear awareness of the current technologies such as cryptography, computer security, and fraud detection, and also includes the study of how security can best be managed.
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| Admission Requirement: |
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A second class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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The Masters programme is a full-time 1 year course or part time 2 year course. Every year consists of two semesters with an extra semester dedicated on project. Each semester consists of three modules. The Masters includes a project, which every student has to undertake, and spend considerable time and effort on it. The project has to be completed in the third semester. Necessary project lectures are provided.
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| Flexibility: |
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Students can enroll in any of the three sessions, allowing them flexibility to finish the course within one year of the commencement irrespective of the session start date.
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| Programme Outline: |
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| B.Sc Programme Outline |
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| The four core modules are as follows: |
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Security management |
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An introduction to cryptography and security mechanisms |
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Network security |
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Computer security |
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| The optional modules may be chosen from the following:(minimum two modules) |
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Secure electronic commerce and other applications |
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Standards and evaluation criteria |
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Advanced cryptography |
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Database security |
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Computer crime |
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Smart cards/tokens security and applications |
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| Teaching Methods: |
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A variety of teaching methods will be employed including lectures, tutorials, seminars, presentations, case studies, practical work and peer teaching.
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| Future Study: |
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Programmes such as MPhil/PhD can be applied for after the completion of MSc with LTC.
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| Dissertation: |
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Projects will be assessed on the basis of the written report, and possibly also on the basis of a demonstration or evaluation of some artifact such as a computer program. An oral examination may take place at the discretion of the examiners.
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