Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security has been designed for students who wish to deepen their computer science and cyber security knowledge by focusing on identifying, demonstrating, diagnosing and fixing flaws in software systems such as web applications, internet-based services and desktop applications.

This course will build on a student’s STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience by developing security-related skills and knowledge in system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.

Note: This Graduate Diploma is an EXIT Award only. No Admission

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to :

• apply a broad and coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of cyber security as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context
• identify cyber security threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify and mitigate those threats
  
• analyse unfamiliar cyber security scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose novel solutions
  
• apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement Cyber security projects with industry relevance
  
• communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences, including industry practitioners
  
• reflect on, and take responsibility for their own learning, manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development
  
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to solve diverse cyber security problems and scenarios

Career opportunities

• Cyber security Analyst
• Security Systems Manager
• Cryptographer
• Consultant/Advisor
• Cyber security Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager
• Security System Developer
• Security Solution Sales
• Network/Cyber security Engineer/Architect
• Security Solutions Sales

Course rules

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security, students must complete 11 units (150 credit points) comprising:

• nine [9] core units (125 credit points)
• one [1] core option unit (12.5 credit points)
• one [1] Elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Volume of learning

The Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security consists of a total of 11 units (150 credit points in total). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In a year, eight [8] units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four [4] units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Graduate Diploma of Cyber security is typically one and a half [1.5] years.

Maximum Academic Credit