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Master of Cyber Security

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code J97

This fully online Masters by Coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry. The course engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber security discipline. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as cyber security professionals including roles as designers, governance and policy experts, architects, analysts or cyber security consultants. The course is delivered in an accelerated online mode and offers a highly contemporary and flexible learning experience.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of cyber security focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  2. Apply evidence-based strategies to investigate and synthesise solutions to cyber security related technical or governance problems.
  3. Apply communication skills to demonstrate innovative methods, solutions and contributions in addressing cyber security focused issues.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a significant cyber security project.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).

Course Coordinator

Dr Patryk Sebastian SZEWCZYK

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CYB6001Cyber Security20
CYB6002Networking Technologies20
CYB6003Network Security20
CYB6006Ethical Hacking and Defence20
CYB6007Digital Forensics20
CYB6011Information Warfare20
Unit from Specialisationx 360
CYB6012Cyber Project 120
CYB6013Cyber Project 220
CYB6014Cyber Project 320

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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