MSc Internet, Computer & System Security

Unique Course Internet Security and Protocols System Security Data Protection Web Technologies Mobility and the Internet Accredited by the British Computer Society On-line course booklet in Adobe PDF format Apply on-line for this course

Course Tutors:

Dr Andrea Cullen Tel: 01274 235689 (44 1274 23568) E-mail: a.j.Cullen@bradford.ac.uk Mr John Mellor Tel: 01274 233913 (44 1274 233913) E-mail: j.e.mellor@bradford.ac.uk

This course develops a comprehensive understanding of the underlying technologies of computer and network security mechanisms and a critical awareness of the overhead, impact and relative value of the protection offered. It provides an advanced understanding of the nature of secure e-commerce within an organisation and the technical, legal and business issues involved; and a critical awareness of the inherent risks and related privacy issues of its use in business. An understanding and mastery of the nature of security protocols within a network and the Internet will lead to a solid grasp of the performance and quality issues involved.

The main goal of this unique course is to prepare professionally trained graduates for the industry. They will be able to understand the issues faced by modern connected businesses and develop secure and reliable computer and network systems. Privacy and data protection will form a key element of the programme. The course comprises both advanced computer science and particular developments in security and reliability.

This course meets a new and growing demand for specialists in this area. In particular, the MSc in Internet, Computer and System Security course will draw graduates wishing to enhance their undergraduate studies in computing with advanced study of reliability and security to equip them for senior positions with responsibility for the IT based security of an organisation. The Department of Computing has for many years successfully taught a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This new course draws upon the successful research expertise of the Computing Department from within the School of Informatics.

PART-TIME STUDY

This course is now available as a two-year part-time option for home/UK based students. The part-time course structure will vary according to the study programme required. In order to discuss your part-time study requirements please contact our recruitment office in the first instance.