The principal aim of this MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Security programme is to impart knowledge on analysis, assessment and minimisation of cyber security risk and, effective ways to extract and use digital information from a wide range of computerised systems and devices. The programme also explores the central legal issues in generation, analysis and use of digital evidence and their implications on security, information privacy and data protection. Programme Highlights: Cybercrime and Risk Management, Digital Forensics, Information Technology Audit, Database and Programming, Legal Aspects of Information Technology, and Cryptography and Security Mechanisms. Duration: One (1) Year Offering mode: Weekends Programme Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Budu E-mail: josbudu@gimpa.edu.gh

Admission requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree in computing, information systems, or electronic engineering, or any other related discipline from an accredited University. Applicants with degrees from non-computing related fields must first take and pass the post-graduate diploma in Information Technology offered at the School of Technology, GIMPA. A complete application pack must include: • A completed GIMPA application form; • Official transcripts of the applicant’s previous academic record at the university level; • Full curriculum vitae • A statement of purpose; • Three letters of recommendation commenting on the applicant’s ability to pursue the programme

The programme will touch on the main tenets of MIS – analysis, development, implementation and management – and their applications in business/public administration. MIS will be discussed in terms of its strategic value and challenges as they are adopted and deployed by both public and private sector organisations. Modules in the programme will delve into the particular dimensions of the tenets with the aim of evaluating alternative methodologies, and philosophies in each of them. It will also aim at discussing these methodologies and the suitability of their applications in the contexts of public and private sector organisations.

Duration: Two(2) Year
Offering mode: Evening and Weekends
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Budu
E-mail: josbudu@gimpa.edu.gh

Admission requirements One or both of the following:

1. Applicants who hold undergraduate degrees
a) They must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
b) Those with a minimum of second class upper degree may be admitted directly after their Bachelor’s degree.
c) Those with a grade below second class upper degree should have a minimum of two years work experience.
d) They may come from a variety of backgrounds but must have basic knowledge and skills in information technology.
e) A formal interview may be used to determine all applicants’ ability to take and pass the most technical courses of the programme.

2. Graduates of GIMPA Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Information Systems who meet requirements a) and b) below will be admitted into the programme and exempted from taking the following courses:
• Organisational Study of Information Systems
• Information Risk and Security
a) They must pass each of the following courses in the Diploma programme with a grade point average of 3.50 or better:
• Foundations of MIS
• Information Systems Security
They must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better

The programme will touch on the main tenets of MIS – analysis, development, implementation and management – and their applications in business/public administration. MIS will be discussed in terms of its strategic value and challenges as they are adopted and deployed by both public and private sector organisations. Modules in the programme will delve into the particular dimensions of the tenets with the aim of evaluating alternative methodologies, and philosophies in each of them. It will also aim at discussing these methodologies and the suitability of their applications in the contexts of public and private sector organisations.
The following modules will define the programme:
Duration: Two (2) Years

Offering mode: regular (day)
Programme Coordinator: Prof. Gamel Wiredu
E-mail: gwiredu@gimpa.edu.gh

Admission requirements:
1. Applicants who hold undergraduate degrees
a) They must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
b) Those with a minimum of second class upper degree may be admitted directly after their Bachelor’s degree.
c) Those with a grade below second class upper degree should have a minimum of two years work experience.
d) They may come from a variety of backgrounds but must have a basic knowledge and skills in information technology.
e) A formal interview may be used to determine all applicants’ ability to take and pass the most technical courses of the programme.
2. Graduates of GIMPA MSc in Management Information Systems:
a) must obtain a FGPA of 3.0 or more
b) will be exempted from all Year One courses
3. Graduates of GIMPA Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Information Systems who meet requirements a) and b) below will be admitted into the programme and exempted from taking the following courses:
● Organisational Study of Information Systems
● Information Risk and Security
a) They must pass each of the following courses in the Diploma programme with a grade point average of 3.50 or better:
● Foundations of MIS
● Information Systems Security
b) They must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better.