Master of Cybersecurity Management
Upgrade your skills
- Network security proficiency
- Identify security risks
- Diagnose security risks
- Fix security risks
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- IT Manager
- Information Security Specialist
- Data Security Manager
- Systems Administrator
Key codes
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.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked top 10 Australian university for Computer Science and Electronics
85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $105.5K
Ranked top 100 in the world for Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Qualifications
- A recognised bachelor degree as well as three years of managerial work experience or
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Cybersecurity Management
- A recognised bachelor degree as well as three years of managerial work experience or
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Cybersecurity Management
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
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.
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Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity Management
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Master of Data Science
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Master of Information Technology
How credit points work
To qualify for the award of Master of Cybersecurity Management students must complete 150 credit points comprising of eleven core units of study.
What your course could look like
Your units
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Creating Web Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60004 |
|
Technology Inquiry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
|
Technology Design Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
|
Technology Innovation Project
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
|
Internet Security
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80013 |
|
Technology Application Project
Core unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS80029 |
|
Cyber-Ethics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CYB70001 |
|
Operating System Cyber Security
Core unit |
CYB80002 |
|
Advanced Cyber Security Programming
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
CYB80003 |
|
Operating System Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT60001 |
|
Network Administration
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE60002 |
|
Networks and Switching
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE60006 |
| Elective units | |
|
Introduction to Data Science
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60008 |
|
Web Application Development
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80021 |
|
Software Quality and Testing
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80022 |
|
Data Visualisation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80025 |
|
Research Paper
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT80007 |
|
Minor Thesis
Elective unit, 25.0 credit points |
ICT80014 |
|
Internship Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT80004 |
|
Network Routing Principles
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
TNE70003 |
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$32,700
Total fee* ($AUD)
$49,050
2024 fees
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 2024 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 only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. International tuition fees are generally inclusive of Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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 2024.
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 in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2024 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.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.