Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) is designed to meet the need for well-rounded industry professionals to help organisations and society manage the increasing challenges of creating and maintaining secure online systems. The course is aimed at computing science, information technology or computer engineering graduates, with or without cybersecurity experience, who wish to learn or extend their knowledge of cybersecurity and supporting technologies.
The postgraduate cybersecurity program provides IT and computing professionals with the opportunity to upskill and meet the demands of this rapidly changing field. Students in the program engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The program covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, and IoT security.
In the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension), students can also develop knowledge in broader IT areas that underpin and support cybersecurity. Students can choose to specialise in networking or can broaden their skills in topics such as cloud infrastructure, systems administration, technology management and data analytics. In the networking specialisation, the program supports students who are interested in pursuing Cisco industry certifications in networking.
There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with advanced technical capabilities and an understanding of the risks and opportunities in this growing field. This course provides ideal preparation for graduates seeking careers in cybersecurity.
Career options include security analyst, security engineer, ICT security specialist, computer network and systems engineer, network administrator.
The course totals 96 credit points of study, comprising a 24-credit-point stream of core subjects, 36 credit points of cybersecurity options, a 12-credit-point project stream with a research preparation subject followed by a capstone subject (either research or industry-based) and 24 credit points of additional options for the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).
Where applicable, project topics should be relevant to students' professional career goals and should be an area of current research interest in their area of study.