Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
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. Key features of this course includes 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.
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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
2020 Start Dates
2021 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This course will build on a student’s cognate undergraduate STEM-based qualifications or relevant industry. Key features of this course includes 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 seven units (100 credit points) as follows:
- 6 core academic units (75 credit points)
- 1 core project-based learning unit (25 credit points)
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
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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 and mitigate those threats
- demonstrate critical thinking and judgment by completing Cybersecurity projects 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.
Graduate skills
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Pathways and scholarships
- Recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
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.
Entry requirements
The admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity is admission to the Master of Cybersecurity. The admission requirements for the Master of Cybersecurity consist of:
- a bachelor degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, or
- a non-STEM bachelor degree, plus three years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields, or
- five years industry experience in the web development, cybersecurity, software development or related fields.