Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
In the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity, you’ll deepen your understanding of computer network security and learn to prevent cyber-attacks.
This course allows students to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix IT security risks in software information systems such as web and desktop applications and internet-based services.
This course will build on a student’s undergraduate STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience. Industry-supported, project-based-learning is a feature of this course with alignment to the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries.
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is an exit point from the Master of Cybersecurity for students who only want a Graduate Certificate in cybersecurity.
Did you know? This is a government subsidised short course as part of the Job-ready Graduates Package. You may be able to access a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Duration
1 years full-time or 2 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2023 Start Dates
Semester 2 -
31 July 2023
Semester 1 -
27 February 2023
2024 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
26 February 2024
Semester 2 -
29 July 2024
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity has been designed for students who wish to deepen their computer science and cybersecurity knowledge by focussing on identifying, demonstrating and diagnosing flaws in software systems such as web applications and internet-based services.
This course will build on a student’s cognate undergraduate STEM-based qualifications or relevant industry experience. Key features of this course include industry-supported project-based learning with close alignment to practice in the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries. The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is an exit point from the Master of Cybersecurity for students only wanting a Graduate Certificate qualification in cybersecurity.
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity, students must complete 8 units (100 credit points) as follows:
- Eight (8) core units (100 credit points)
Volume of Learning
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity consists of 100 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is typically one year.
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity consists of 100 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is typically one year.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is 50 credit points (normally four units)
Units of study
Core units - complete all 8 units (100 credit points):
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
The skills attained from the program should assist graduates in gaining employment in the anti-virus, penetration testing and web security industries..
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of Cybersecurity, and to apply this as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context
- Identify cybersecurity threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify those threats
- Analyse cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose solutions
- Apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement a Cybersecurity project with industry relevance
- Communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences
- Take responsibility for their own learning, and manage their own time and processes effectively, both individually and as an effective member of diverse teams
Pathways and scholarships
- Recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 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.
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.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
• a Bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline OR
• a non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus 3 years industry experience* in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields; OR
• a non-STEM Bachelor degree, plus a Certificate IV or higher in a cybersecurity related field;
*Relevant industry experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Head of Academic Unit (or delegate) with reference to School-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.