Goal of the Programme
The goal of the Master of Science in I.T Security and Audit course is to impart practical skills and knowledge in various aspects of I.T Security and Audit. This also includes such areas as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, audit assurance, and risk management. This programme aims at providing skills in the area of research methods and techniques, thereby producing IT Security and Audit scholars and educators.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT Second Class (Upper); OR Second Class (Lower) with Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science; OR evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, a graduate of MSc in IT Security and Audit should have skills to perform the following tasks:
- Apply IT security and Audit knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to create best-possible solutions to practical problems of varying complexity, in a wide range of contexts.
- Facilitate the acquisition, adoption and adaptation of information security best practices and audit knowledge, techniques and tools to improve organizations’ security and performance.
- Pursue careers in research & development, academics, consultancy services and industry.
