Aims of the course

This course has been designed for good foundation and rigorous practical training in the respective areas. The aim is to provide necessary knowledge through a combination of theory and practice.

The course emphasizes the risk exposures in an Information System environment and focuses on the internal controls to minimize these risks. The course will be 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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Course Structure

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 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.

Duration:

PgD � Minimum 9 months
MSc Dissertation � 3 months

Course Breakdown:

The whole program will be taught at Wilson College. Successful students will have to submit their dissertation at the University to obtain full MSc degree from the University. Students are required to obtain good marks (minimum 60%) to obtain successful entry onto the Dissertation phase at the University and also need to fulfill the university admission criteria.

Awarding Body:

Postgraduate Diploma �SIRM
MSc Degree �UK University