Master of Cybersecurity

Entry Requirements

AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australian University (or at an equivalent overseas higher education) in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or relevant disciplines

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

The Master of Cybersecurity is a response to the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals amid a rise in global cybercrime. Armed with cutting-edge expertise, you will master advanced software and network security principles, engineer human-centric solutions for digital fortresses and ethically deploy AI for public safety.

This qualification will elevate your existing cybersecurity career, substantiating your positioning as a leader in the field in Industry 4.0. Throughout the course, you will enhance your ability to develop innovative solutions to cybersecurity problems.

You will apply an offensive approach to cybersecurity and be able to effectively identify weaknesses within organisations’ security protocols through the application of techniques including ethical hacking and penetration testing. In doing so, you will gain an understanding of the skills needed to manage teams and large-scale projects as organisations endeavour to protect their digital fortress.

Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning

Develop and construct agile cybersecurity solutions to defend against cybersecurity breaches and attacks.

Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, risks and solutions to safeguard a dependable and trustworthy digital society.

Critically analyse cybersecurity operations and their impacts on businesses to advise individuals and enterprises.

Assess human and technology requirements using agile approaches to protect human and digital infrastructures.

Evaluate and select appropriate cybersecurity tools and methodologies to enable proactive cybersecurity solutions.

Communicate cybersecurity solutions to technical and nontechnical audiences to facilitate cybersecurity best practices.

Demonstrate ethical and professional leadership to uphold and protect individuals, enterprises and societies.

Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills to lead or participate in multi-cultural, diverse, global communities.

Undertake 192 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.

Career opportunities

This qualification will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to seek professional-level employment in generalist or leadership roles in the IT and cybersecurity industries.

Potential career paths

Chief Security Officer

Cybersecurity Executives

Information Security Director

Cybersecurity Lead

Security Program Leader