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Curriculum
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The PGC in Information Security programme has a flexible structure, with course offerings covering both the technical and management aspects of information security.

To be awarded the PGC in Information Security, a student must acquire a minimum of 12 credits, in which 3 credits come from the compulsory courses and 9 credits from the elective courses. This part-time programme can be finished within one year (two courses per semester) although the actual pace of study can be determined by the student.

Students must take the following core course (3 credit units):

  • CS5285 Information Security for eCommerce, or
  • CS6287 Network and Information Security

Typical programme of study is shown below:


Part-time Study
Year 1  
Semester A Semester B
Information Security for eCommerce/
Network and Information Security
1 elective 		2 electives

The following is the list of the available electives:


  • Computer Networks and Internet
  • Information Security Workshop
  • Cryptography: Theory and Practice
  • Digital Rights Management
  • Information Security Technology Management
  • Guided Study

Students may apply to transfer to the Master of Science in Computer Science programmes, with credit transfer, after satisfactory completion of the 12 credit units required in the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Security.

Implementation date
The PGC Information Security is implemented in Semester A, 2007-2008.

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