Bachelor of Science (Security)

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Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus

Comments about Bachelor of Science (Security) - On Campus - Joondalup - Western Australia

• Objectives
  Develops knowledge and skills in security management, risk management and security technologies necessary for employment in such areas as: government security, private sector security, strategic critical facilities, security consultancies, retail security, financial institutions security, corporate security, and major security organisations. Emphasises security risk and the function and management of security technology in the protection of assets, and is supported by appropriate studies in law and ethics. Graduates will be well equipped for a career in the security industry.
• Entry requirements
  Minimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science (Security)
• Course description
  Related careers
  Security Manager, Consultant, Critical Infrastructure Manager, Defence, National Security Organisations, State and Federal Government, Resource Industry, Organisational and Corporate Security Manager
  
  This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
  This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
  
   
  The course structure is set out below, which includes the 14 unit Security Science major, a prescribed minor set of 6 units and 4 electives.
  
   
  A minor is a recognised package of units that consists of six prescribed units. Due to the diverse nature of Security Science, there are many possible and suitable minor sets. Please contact the Course Coordinator for suitable minor sets.
  
   
  
  Year One
  Unit          Description                                     Points
  
  Semester 1
  SCY1101    Security and Risk Management         15
  SCY1103    Physical Security                               15
  Minor or Elective
  Minor or Elective
  
  Semester 2
  CSI2102    Information Security                          15
  SCY1108    Building Management Systems         15
  Minor or Elective
  Minor or Elective
  
  Year Two  
  Unit           Description                                  Points
  
  Semester 1
  SCY2111    Intrusion Detection Systems          15
  SCY2302    Facility Management 2                    15
  Minor or Elective
  Minor or Elective
  
  Semester 2
  SCY2212    Security Risk                                  15
  SCY2402    Industrial Security Procedures       15
  Minor or Elective
  Minor or Elective
  
  Year Three
  Unit          Description                                 Points
  Semester 1
  SCY3213    Access Control Systems               15
  SCY3214    CCTV and Imaging Systems         15
  SCY3215    Security Project 1                         15
  Minor or Elective
  
  Semester 2
  SCY3117    Security in Government                 15
  SCY3207    Security Project 2                          15
  SCY3302    Management of the Security Function         15
  Minor or Elective
  

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