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This Graduate Certificate by Coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals in 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 discipline. The course provides flexibility in terms of unit choice for those wishing to further their knowledge in a particular discipline of cyber security.
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.
Students are required to complete 4 units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSG5130 ^ | Applied Communications | 15 |
| CSI5122 ^ | Computer Security | 15 |
| CSI5212 ^ | Network Security Fundamentals | 15 |
| CSG5308 ^ | Wireless Security | 15 |
| CSP5110 ^ | Programming Principles | 15 |
| CSG5126 ^ | Introductory Computer Forensics | 15 |
| CSI5133 ^ | Information Security | 15 |
| CSI5208 ^ | Ethical Hacking and Defence | 15 |
Note: Students without a strong security background are advised to enrol in CSI5122 Computer Security and CSG5130 Applied Communications first.
^ Core Option
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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