Diploma in Information Security and Assurance (ISA) Leading to MSc
Postgraduate
In Harrow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Harrow
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Duration
9 Months
To provide necessary knowledge through a combination of theory and practice. Suitable for: Those who are currently employed in auditing who are seeking specialist knowledge in order to advance their careers. Recent graduates or qualified accountants who are seeking specialist knowledge in the areas of computer auditing and systems accounting
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About this course
The minimum entry requirement of our Postgraduate course is an Undergraduate (Honours) Degree equivalent to that of UK University in computing or business related subjects. The basis of offers made to applicants will be reviewed regularly in relation to the demand for places. English proficiency is essential. The content of the course are not the exclusive province of any single discipline or any combination of disciplines. Some backgrounds are more suitable for entry to the course than others. Each student will be considered on an individual basis. ...
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Course programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security and Assurance (ISA) Leading to MSc Computer Security Forensics and Risk Management (CSFRM) (Top Up)
This course has been designed on good foundation and rigorous practical training in the respective areas.
Pedagogy of the Program:
The course emphasizes the risk exposures in an Information System environment and focuses on the internal controls to minimize these risks.
COURSE DETAILS
The course has a flexible modular structure and consists of eight core subjects and a Project. A particular emphasis is given in achieving an optimal balance of theory and practice; students will be given exposure to leading-edge software and assurance practices.
The whole program will be taught at LCE and a PgDip will be awarded by SIRM upon successful completion. Successful students will have to submit their dissertation at the University to obtain full MSc degree from the University through SIRM PgD Study Route. Students are required to obtain good marks (minimum 60%) to obtain successful entry onto the Dissertation phase at the University and would also be required to fulfill University entry requirement such as English Competency
The course structure is as follows:
- Module MSIRM119 - IS Audit Process
- Module MSIRM113 - Information System Management
- Module MSIRM114 - Infrastructure and Operations of IS
- Module MSIRM115 - Security of IS Infrastructure
- Module MSIRM110 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Module MSIRM116 - Software Engineering and Security Architecture
- Module MSIRM101 - Information Risk Management
- Module MSIRM118 - Scientific Writing & Research Methodology
- Module MSIRM117 - MSc Dissertation
Entry Requirement
The minimum entry requirement of our Postgraduate course is an Undergraduate (Honours) Degree equivalent to that of UK University in computing or business related subjects. The basis of offers made to applicants will be reviewed regularly in relation to the demand for places. English proficiency is essential. The content of the course are not the exclusive province of any single discipline or any combination of disciplines. Some backgrounds are more suitable for entry to the course than others. Each student will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates may be interviewed at the discretion of the Course Organizers or a delegated representative of the Course Organizers
Duration
PgD ISA - 9 Months at LCE
MSc Dissertation - 3 - 6 Months
College Intake for PgD ISA
January - September
June - January
October - June
Awarding Body
After the completion of Postgraduate Diploma, SIRM will award Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security and Assurance (PgD ISA) whereas MSc CSFRM degree will be awarded by the University upon the successful completion of dissertation
Diploma in Information Security and Assurance (ISA) Leading to MSc