Master of Cybersecurity Management
Swinburne Online - online delivery only
The Master of Cybersecurity Management Online delivery prepares graduates to become highly skilled professionals in the management of cybersecurity.
With the flexibility of online study, you’ll explore social engineering and the human factors relating to hacking behaviour. You’ll investigate the risks associated with breaches, mitigation and how to manage a crisis. You’ll also build a strong knowledge of the law, policy and ethics that govern this space.
Upon completion of the Master of Cybersecurity Management [Online delivery], you’ll be prepared to confidently manage cybersecurity teams, processes and governance that support an organisation’s needs.Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Online (March, July, November) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2023 Start Dates
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.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- Eleven core units of study (150 credit points)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Cybersecurity Management is 75 credit points (normally six units)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- critically analyse cybersecurity in an organisational context, that respects organisational goals and needs, other individuals and the need for privacy
- apply knowledge to the interrelated social, technical, legal and ethical issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology
- critically review and evaluate the current literature on emerging topics within cybersecurity management and apply knowledge, research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of independent research in cybersecurity management
- apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a practitioner or learner in the cybersecurity area
- communicate proficiency in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team
- apply coherent and developed knowledge of management concepts to identify, classify and evaluate cybersecurity risks across multiple domains and apply appropriate controls to mitigate such risks
- critically analyse unfamiliar cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose innovative solutions.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- 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
- A recognised bachelor degree as well as three years of managerial work experience. or
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Cybersecurity Management