Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security Management is a contemporary course that introduces students to concepts related to hacking haviour, social engineering and human factors. The course focuses on the development of knowledge required for managing cyber security teams, processes, and the governance that will support business needs. This course is designed for individuals who want a support role in cyber security management. 

View Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security Management course handbook

Upgrade your skills

  • Cyber Security
  • Project Management
  • Software development
  • Programming
  • Information Technology
  • Network Security

Stretch your career further

  • Entrepreneur
  • Software Developer
  • Software Manager
  • Programmer
  • Consultant

Key codes

CRICOS course code
001742J
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Strong industry connections and co-creation

  • Telstra
  • Apple
  • Microsoft
  • IBM

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 150 in Computer Science

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating

Ranked Top 350 in Computer Science and Information Systems

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Ranked top 100 in the world in Computer Science and Engineering

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

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    Study with Swinburne Online

    With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.

Qualifications

Standard:

A recognised bachelor degree as well as three years of managerial work experience. 

Non Graduate Special Entry:

Five years managerial work experience.

Standard:

A recognised bachelor degree as well as three years of managerial work experience.

Non Graduate Special Entry:

Five years managerial work experience.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

How credit points work

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security Management students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:

4
Core units
=
Graduate Certificate

Your units

Units of study Unit code
Core units
How to Think Like a Hacker: an anatomy of cyber attacks
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB60001
Cybersecurity Operations Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB60002
Cyber Security Law, Policy and Ethics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB60003
Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB60004

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$17,000

Total fee* ($AUD)

$17,000

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$21,640.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Finances
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for FEE-HELP

You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
  • are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
  • have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
     

The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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