Master of Cybersecurity
The Master of Cybersecurity equips you with the knowledge and skills required to develop and maintain complex computing systems using cutting-edge technology and methods.
In this course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix flaws and threats in software systems. You’ll learn about system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.
Upon graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to pursue a career in cybersecurity testing, incident response, auditing and malware analysis.
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Duration
2 years full-time or 4 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 STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience by developing security-related skills and knowledge in system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking. The Master of Cybersecurity includes a nested Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity which acts as an exit point for students completing introductory cybersecurity units.
Course structure
To qualify for the Master of Cybersecurity, students must complete 13* units (200 credit points) as follows:
- 8 Core academic units (100 credit points)
- 3 Core project-based learning units (75 credit points)
- 1 or 2 elective units (25 credit points in total)
*12 units if undertaking a single 25cp elective unit.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Cybersecurity is 100 credit points (normally eight units)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security Systems Manager
- Cryptographer
- Consultant/Advisor
- Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager
- Security System Developer
- Security Solution Sales
- Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect
- Security Solutions Sales
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
- critically analyse unfamiliar cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose novel solutions
- apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement substantial projects with industry relevance
- communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences, including industry practitioners
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to solve complex and diverse cybersecurity problems and scenarios
- reflect on, and take responsibility for their own learning, manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development.
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 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
- successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.