Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security

2019 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2019 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security
Course Map	2019 course map If you started your course before 2019, please refer to the plan your study page or contact a Student Adviser
Campus	This course is an exit option only
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	S635
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

In today’s digital world, cyber-attacks are becoming everyday occurrences. Cyber security professionals are employed to protect organisations from cyber-attacks and are in high demand. This course prepares you for a successful security career anywhere in the cyber world.

Throughout the Graduate Diploma 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 issues.

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.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

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. Develop extended knowledge in the development and use of techniques, systems and approaches for secure communication and the systematic analysis of systems for features related to cyber security.
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.
Global citizenship	Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the design of IT systems, in a global context, in collaboration with diverse communities and cultures.

Approved by Faculty Board 7 June 2018

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security, students must attain 8 credit points and complete STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point unit) as outlined below.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.