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Fee paying postgraduate:
Full fee - $16,200.00
Per 8pt subject - $4,050
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The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles across the industry, including forensic computer analyst, information security analyst, penetration tester, security architect, IT security engineer, security systems administrator, IT security consultant and information security manager.
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 two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ITC506 | Topics in Information Technology Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC561 | Cloud Computing | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC568 | Cloud Privacy and Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC590 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC593 | Network Security and Cryptography | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC595 | Information Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC596 | IT Risk Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC597 | Digital Forensics | 8 credit pts |
| Select two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ITE512 | Incident Response | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE513 | Forensic Investigation | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE514 | Professional Systems Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE516 | Hacking Countermeasures | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE531 | Architecting Cloud Solutions | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE533 | Cyber Security Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE534 | Cyberwarfare and Terrorism | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITE535 | Pen Testing | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITI581 | Cyber Security Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGI521 | Professional Communications | 8 credit pts |
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Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution OR Two years relevant work experience OR Graduate Certificate in a related area. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students can transfer into the Master of Cyber Security and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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