Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Online | 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
The Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security is available as an exit option from the Master of Cyber Security. The course provides you with the specialist knowledge required to detect, analyse and confront cyber-security challenges faced by organisations around the world.
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. More information available at Disability support services.
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 for design and development of secure systems, processes, concepts, and technologies; to develop software systems, products and solutions that automate business processes at par with benchmarks and industry standards and based on evolving 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 secure 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 technical and non-technical audiences. |
| Digital literacy | Use digital media to locate, collect and evaluate information from technical sources and apply cyber security discipline knowledge to identify approaches and solutions that meet the requirements of real-world organisations in the context of the evolving cyber threat landscape. |
| Critical thinking | Use the frameworks of logical and analytical thinking to evaluate specialist computing assets, technical problems, and user requirements, and develop approaches to develop innovative solutions for real-world practice of cybersecurity. |
| Problem solving | Develop secure, research-informed solutions through investigation of technical and business problem domains; and execute projects to improve services and user experiences. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate ability to understand and apply ethical standards and work professionally and autonomously to identify processes for continuous improvement; manage projects whilst incorporating professional development needs. |
Approved by Faculty Board 23 September 2021
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security, students must attain 8 credit points, which must include the following:
- Eight (8) core units (8 credit points);
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point unit)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| SIT736 | Identity, Access Management and Physical Security |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT735 | Application and Communication Protocol Security |
| SIT703 | Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT738 | Secure Coding |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
Plus one (1) level 7 SIT elective unit (one credit point)
Electives
One additional level 7 SIT-coded elective unit (one credit point) (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.
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