Course in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing
Online 300-hour course in ethics in academic systems auditing. 6 modules covering ISACA ITAF (IT audit framework), the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics and Moodle (audit logs). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing — studying from Singapore
Singapore maintains a comprehensive defence sector through the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, which develops military technologies and manages procurement. Engineering work covers land systems, ammunition, command and control, and simulation. Industry partners include ST Engineering, which supplies defence and security systems globally. Engineers here work within strict security and export control frameworks, often combining systems integration with reliability and safety engineering.
Fees for Singapore: S$639 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How does defence engineering work in Singapore, and which bodies oversee it?
Singapore's defence engineering is largely centred on the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and DSTA, the defence procurement and development agency, along with the Singapore Armed Forces. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition for defence roles depends on the employer or relevant authority.
Who employs defence and land systems engineers in Singapore?
Main employers include MINDEF, DSTA, the SAF, and defence industry companies including ST Engineering. Access to many roles requires security clearance and citizenship or residency rules, so check eligibility early. Employers focus on proven competence and clearance status. Your final project can illustrate technical capability, but it does not replace these requirements.
Is the course manageable alongside a job, and can employers fund it?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. Plan for a heavy workload: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 for a specialist course. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is common in defence-linked organisations, though approval is up to them.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the information systems audit process.
Identify critical systems in the academic environment.
Apply the auditor's ethical principles to real cases.
Assess the processing of students' personal data in accordance with the GDPR.
Design proportionate audit tests that respect privacy.
Communicate findings and recommendations objectively.
Carry out a complete academic audit with a final report.
Who it's for
- Information systems auditor who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- Data protection officer who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- University information security manager who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- IT governance consultant who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- Regulatory compliance analyst who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- Academic quality technician who wants to specialise in Ethics in Academic Systems Auditing.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter universities.
What you'll work with
- ISACA ITAF (IT audit framework)
- ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD)
- ISO 19011:2018 (auditing management systems)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (RD 311/2022)
- COBIT 2019
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Concept and types of systems audit1.2COBIT 2019 framework1.3ISACA ITAF standards1.4ISO/IEC 27001 and 27007 for auditing1.5Spanish National Security Framework (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) and biennial auditing1.6General and application controls1.7Technology risk management1.8Profile of the systems auditor1.9CISA certification and its ethical code1.10Case study: audit scope for a campus
2.1Learning platforms such as Moodle2.2Academic management systems and records2.3Online assessment and remote invigilation2.4Virtual laboratories and research infrastructures2.5Student data and learning analytics2.6Degree accreditation systems2.7Cloud providers and contracts2.8Digital accessibility (RD 1112/2018)2.9Integrity of grades and academic records2.10Workshop: map of critical systems in a university
3.1Independence and objectivity3.2Confidentiality of audited information3.3Competence and professional due care3.4Conflicts of interest in the university environment3.5Auditing colleagues and superiors3.6Institutional and reputational pressures3.7Honest communication of findings3.8Responsible use of audit tools3.9Limits of access to personal data3.10Practice: a dilemma arising from a finding on grades
4.1GDPR and LOPDGDD in universities4.2Data protection officer4.3Remote exam supervision and proportionality4.4Decisions of data protection authorities4.5Learning analytics and profiling4.6Use of AI in assessment and its audit4.7Algorithmic transparency towards students4.8Fairness and bias in academic systems4.9Rights of access and rectification4.10Case study: auditing an exam supervision system
5.1Risk-based planning5.2Evidence-gathering techniques5.3Sampling and log analysis5.4Computer-assisted audit tools (CAATs)5.5Testing of access controls5.6Review of backups and continuity5.7Classification of findings5.8Reporting and communication to governing bodies5.9Monitoring of recommendations5.10Laboratory: analysis of access logs to student records
6.1Selecting the system to audit6.2Scope, criteria and risks6.3Audit plan6.4Evaluation of controls6.5Privacy and fairness assessment6.6Analysis of ethical dilemmas identified6.7Audit report6.8Follow-up plan6.9Dissertation and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Moodle (audit logs), ACL Analytics, advanced Excel, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real audit procedures for a learning platform, a data protection impact assessment and a documentary review of access controls. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the information systems audit process.
Identify critical systems in the academic environment.
Apply the auditor's ethical principles to real cases.
Assess the processing of students' personal data in accordance with the GDPR.
Design proportionate audit tests that respect privacy.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Moodle (audit logs), ACL Analytics, advanced Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry of Education qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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