Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security provides expertise in digital forensics, hacking countermeasures, cyberwarfare, and terrorism, taught by industry experts. It offers flexible online study options with multiple intakes and is part of an articulated program including a Graduate Certificate and Master of Cyber Security.
The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security covers digital forensics, hacking countermeasures, cyberwarfare and terrorism. Our course is part of a series of unique online degrees developed in partnership with IT Masters. Be taught by leading industry experts who will equip you with the capabilities to address the contemporary issues and needs of the rapidly growing cyber security sector.
Ready to start your course sooner? Charles Sturt University and IT Masters are offering five intakes, so you can decide when to start your studies. Choose a session or term starting in March, May, July, August or November, and kickstart your IT career. To find out more about how the session structure works, visit the IT Masters website.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
A completed bachelor degree or higher qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Select 2 subjects from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsITC590Cyber Threat Intelligence8 credit ptsITC561Cloud Computing8 credit ptsITC568Cloud Privacy and Security8 credit ptsITC593Network Security and Cryptography8 credit ptsITC595Information Security8 credit ptsITC596IT Risk Management8 credit ptsGroup B: Industry subjects (16 pts)Select 2 subjects from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsITE512Incident Response8 credit ptsITE513Forensic Investigation8 credit ptsITE516Hacking Countermeasures8 credit ptsITE533Cyber Security Management8 credit ptsITE534Cyberwarfare and Terrorism8 credit ptsITE535Pen Testing8 credit ptsITE536Professional Internship8 credit pts