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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.
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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration: 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (or equivalent), or Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent. *Related discipline refers to any cyber security/ICT-related discipline ^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CYB6001 | Cyber Security | 20 |
| CYB6002 | Networking Technologies | 20 |
| CYB6004 | Scripting Languages | 20 |
| CYB6003 | Network Security | 20 |
| CYB6006 | Ethical Hacking and Defence | 20 |
| CYB6007 | Digital Forensics | 20 |
| Unit from Specialisation | x 3 | 60 |
| CYB6012 | Cyber Project 1 | 20 |
| CYB6013 | Cyber Project 2 | 20 |
| CYB6014 | Cyber Project 3 | 20 |
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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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.
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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration: 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (or equivalent), or Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent. *Related discipline refers to any cyber security/ICT-related discipline ^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Students undertake one unit at a time in the fully online, accelerated delivery mode (7 weeks).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CYB6001 | Cyber Security | 20 |
| CYB6002 | Networking Technologies | 20 |
| CYB6004 | Scripting Languages | 20 |
| CYB6003 | Network Security | 20 |
| CYB6006 | Ethical Hacking and Defence | 20 |
| CYB6007 | Digital Forensics | 20 |
| CYB6008 | Project Management | 20 |
| CYB6009 | Data Analysis and Visualisation | 20 |
| CYB6005 | Cyberspace Law, Policy and Governance | 20 |
| CYB6010 | Cyber Security Ethics and Principles | 20 |
| CYB6015 | Cyber Security Incident Detection and Response | 20 |
| CYB6016 | Cyber Security Investigation | 20 |
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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