Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
2021 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2021 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security |
| Government subsidised short course | In 2021, the Australian Government's Job-ready Graduates package is providing a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) in this course. |
| Course Map | Government subsidised short course – Trimester 1 2021 course map Government subsidised short course - Trimester 2 2021 course map For course advice please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | One year part-time |
| Deakin course code | S535J |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
In today’s digital world, cyber-attacks are becoming everyday occurrences. Cyber security professionals are employed to protect organisations in all sectors from cyber-attacks and are in high demand. This course can prepare you for a successful security career anywhere in the cyber world.
Throughout the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security, you will learn how to confront cyber security challenges and understand what the key issues are.
You will focus on a range of studies, and gain knowledge about system security and digital forensics, analytics, organisational security and human aspects.
This course gives you the cyber security skills that are crucial to the success of our digital future. And, once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and talent to take on an expert security role within business, government or law enforcement.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Career opportunities
Career options are varied so you could work anywhere in the world as a:
- security analyst
- project manager
- security system manager
- cryptographer
- security consultant
- security system developer or programmer information security auditor
- business continuity or IT security engineer.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
After successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your study by using the credit points you’ve earned to enter the:
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.
The Australian Government's Job-ready Graduates package provided a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop specialised and essential knowledge of security needs, design and development, systems, processes, concepts and technologies to develop software systems, products and solutions that automates business processes at par with industry standards and based on cyber security needs. |
| Communication | Communicate IT solutions as appropriate to the context to inform, motivate and effect change utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Use digital media to locate, collect and evaluate information from technical channels and apply information to identify approaches and solutions that meet user requirements. |
| Critical thinking | Use the frameworks of logical and analytical thinking to evaluate specialist IT information, technical problems and user requirements, and develop approaches to identify solutions. |
| Problem solving | Develop IT solutions for automating processes by investigating technical and business problems; design and propose alternative solutions that improve services and user experiences. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate the ability to work in a professional manner, learn autonomously and responsibly in order to identify and meet development needs. |
Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security, students must attain 4 credit points (one year part- time study).
The course comprises a total of 4 credit points, which must include the following:
- four (4) core units
- completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Course structure
Core
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central