Master of Cyber Security

Defend the digital domain

Cyber security is an important component of every company. It spans all sectors and creates many job opportunities, especially in AI systems. Cybercrime costs the world tens of trillions annually, and organisations and governments all over the world are actively working to protect themselves. Companies are seeking cyber security experts with advanced technical skills and an understanding of the social, legal and business contexts of the digital world. The need is urgent. It spans all sectors. And your pathway is here.

What will you study during a Master of Cyber Security?

Our Master of Cyber Security will equip you to lead cutting-edge cyber security programs -for governments, law enforcement agencies, companies and NGOs alike. Elements of this program are driven by the Australian Institute of Machine Learning's cutting-edge research and extensive industry links, spanning diverse international sectors from health, medical technology, defence and security to environment and natural resources.

You will gain:

You'll also apply and expand your learning through a major research project, or industry-based practise.

How will you study?

This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode-enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you. For further information, see the Degree Structure section.

Where could a Master of Cyber Security take you?

You will build solutions for new challenges in the field of IT and data science/AI systems. You could develop strategies to secure health providers' patient data. You could protect social media users' personal details. Perhaps you'll prevent cyber theft for global financial institutions. Or ensure undercover police officers' identities aren't compromised. You could develop frameworks to protect small to medium businesses. Wherever your interests lie, your expertise will be in demand.

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) .

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• Core Courses to the value of 12 units
• A research or industry project to the value of 12 units
• Electives to the value of 24 units
• Unless exempted, international students are required to take ELEC ENG 7057 Communications & Critical Thinking in lieu of an elective.

• Accelerated mode - 12 units (4 courses) per trimester
• Standard full-time mode - 24 units (8 courses) per year
• Part-time mode - 3 or 6 units (1 or 2 courses) per trimester