Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code L51

This Graduate Diploma 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 takes two semesters to complete in full time mode.

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.

Admission requirements

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

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Patryk Sebastian SZEWCZYK

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG5130Applied Communications15
CSI5122Computer Security15
CSI5212Network Security Fundamentals15
CSG5308Wireless Security15
CSP5110Programming Principles15
CSG5126Introductory Computer Forensics15
CSI5133Information Security15
CSI5208Ethical Hacking and Defence15

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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