Master of Cyber Security (Cyber Security Management)

Masters (Coursework)

Become an expert in cyber security. After completing this degree, you will be equipped with the skills needed navigate and explain complex issues during a cyber security incident.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$27,200 per year

About this course

Overview

Become an expert in cyber security. After completing this degree, you will be equipped with the skills needed navigate and explain complex issues during a cyber security incident.
Learn cyber security strategies and know how to protect your organisation; UniSQ's masters in cyber security will teach you how to install safeguards against cyber threats.
When you graduate you will have a thorough knowledge of risk management, data mining, cyber terrorism protection, and leadership in cyber security.
You will also know how to assess cyber security controls and manage risks across a range of systems - including cloud computing security.
Study when and where it suits you with our online cyber security courses.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised university.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Cyber security degrees open doors to a wide range of professions. For example, you could become a cyber security analyst, engineer, or manager. You could also become an information security officer or an IT manager.
There are many different types of organisations you could work for including, cyber security companies, government, financial institutions, private businesses, and healthcare organisations.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units 7 core courses 8 4 specialisation courses 4 Research dissertation courses
OR
Applied research skills courses
OR
Elective courses (any postgraduate courses, subject to meeting pre-requisite entry requirements)

4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Technical

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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