Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
LMIG
Fees
AUD$ 37,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2024
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6]
- IELTS writing [6]
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CRICOS Code
110778A
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant will be required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution;
- A Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, or Graduate Diploma in Information Systems from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, or Graduate Certificate in Information Systems from a recognised higher education institution.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6]
- IELTS writing [6]
Aim
The Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) aims to develop cyber security professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to advise stakeholders on the relevant cyber security standards, frameworks and guidelines to ensure compliance in complex enterprise environments and critically examine and implement a range of technology based cyber security defences that will migrate emerging threats and attacks
Content & Structure
This two year (72 unit) program will provide students with specialist knowledge and skills relevant to the field of cyber security. The first four courses are designed to build the underlying body of knowledge primarily in foundational information technology. The next four courses will focus on introducing risk and governance, human factors and cyber criminal behaviour, and network security. The remaining six courses will provide advanced knowledge and skills in security operations and architecture, enterprise security, cyber physical security and consultancy skills.
The final course, a capstone project offers the opportunity for students to integrate and apply skills and expertise developed throughout the program.
The final course, a capstone project offers the opportunity for students to integrate and apply skills and expertise developed throughout the program.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
