亚太科技大学

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

The ability to develop technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organization of computer systems with an emphasis on digital forensics.

The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to perform advanced digital forensics investigation and incident response.

The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies with digital forensics methods and tools.

Course structure

As computer science students specializing in digital forensics, students will first learn the relevant Level 1 modules to provide the fundamentals of knowledge and skills. Digital forensics is an evolving field with many sub-disciplines. Thus, technical knowledge is as equally important with the practical hands-on to promote meticulous and critical minds in performing digital forensic investigations.

The common modules include Mathematical Concepts for Computing, Operating Systems & Computer Architecture, Fundamentals of Software Development and System Analysis & Design. Students will also learn the Introduction to Networking, Databases and C Programming as part of their core modules.

A strong foundation in knowledge with relevant technical techniques and analytical thinking skills are important pre-requisites for their second and third year studies. To provide the essentials of this programme, Introduction to Security Technologies and Forensic Tools and Techniques are offered as specialized modules in Level 1.

Introduction to management introduces the third key area to promote the understanding of personal and organizational development. The overall study experience comes along with independent learning and team working skills.

Career Options:

Digital Forensics Investigator

Forensic Compliance Investigator

Computer Forensics Analyst

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

Cyber Defense Incident Response Analyst

Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester

Intrusion Detection Analyst

Forensic Analytics Specialist

Secure Applications Engineer

Information Security Analyst / Engineer

Information Security Technical Specialist

Computer Engineer

Systems Engineer

Software Developer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)