Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security
2020 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2020 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security |
| Course Map | Trimester 2 2020 course map If you started your course before 2020, 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
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- 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 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.
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 27 June 2019
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.
Course structure
Core
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| SIT719 | Security and Privacy Issues in Analytics |
| SIT735 | Communications Network Security |
| SIT703 | Advanced Digital Forensics |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
Course structure
Electives
One additional level 7 SIT-coded elective unit (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774).
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