Master of Cyber Security (Professional)
2021 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2021 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Cyber Security (Professional) |
| Course Map | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021:
These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021:
These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2021:
Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus |
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| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 093940G Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | S735 |
| 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 9. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin’s Cloud Campus. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised cyber security skills obtained in the Master of Cyber Security by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of our internationally-recognised research staff.
The course prepares you for a variety of security roles within business, government and law enforcement by combining technical studies in system security, digital forensics and analytics with organisational security, governance and policy skills.
In an increasingly digital world, a serious challenge facing governments and organisations is how to deal with the dramatic increase in the number and severity of cyber attacks which cause great loss to business, government and society. Having professionals with cyber security skills is crucial for the ongoing success of our digital future.
Want to combat cyber crime and cyber terrorism?
Deakin’s Master of Cyber Security (Professional) will give you the skills required to effectively and strategically respond to cyber security challenges from both a technical and organisational perspective. Addressing cyber attacks is integral to a wide variety of organisations and government departments, in the context of technology, law and ethics.
You will learn about digital forensics, security and privacy issues in analytics, network security and gain the technical skills required to investigate and combat cyber-crime and cyberterrorism.
Deakin regularly invests in its facilities, you will have access to current state-of-the-art software and hardware throughout the course, giving you vital hands-on experience that employers demand.
Graduates may pursue a career as a risk analyst, information security specialist, security system developer or programmer, cyber security consultant, security systems manager, cryptographer, security consultant, information security auditor, security manager; and with experience, take on roles such as chief security officer.
The course is ideally suited to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a similar discipline, in the field of information technology or computing.
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.
Professional recognition
The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
Career options are varied, 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
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
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.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security (S535) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security (S635) | |
| Master of Cyber Security (S734) |
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop, evaluate, implement and manage cyber security solutions for complex systems, organisations, platforms communication channels, and data, based on industry-accepted standards and best practice. Design, develop and implement advanced cyber systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use to withstand emerging attacks/threats in cyber space. Assess the role of cyber security in the context of modern organisations and society in order to add value. |
| Communication | Communicate effectively in order to design, evaluate and respond to advances in technology, future trends and industry standards and utilise a range of verbal, graphical and written forms, customised for diverse audiences including specialist and non- specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel. |
| Digital literacy | Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information. |
| Critical thinking | Appraise complex information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose appropriate and innovative solutions. Evaluate the place and role of security systems, applications and processes in organisational and societal contexts for reliability, usefulness and the value they add to those contexts. |
| Problem solving | Generate IT security solutions through the application of specialised theoretical constructs, expert skills and critical analysis to real-world, ill-defined problems to develop appropriate and innovative IT solutions. |
| Self-management | Take personal, professional and social responsibility within changing national and international professional IT contexts to develop autonomy as researchers and evaluate own performance for continuing professional development. Work autonomously and responsibly to create solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions. |
| Teamwork | Work independently and collaboratively towards achieving the outcomes of a group project, thereby demonstrating interpersonal skills including the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts. |
| Global citizenship | Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the design, development and management of IT systems, in the global context, in collaboration with diverse communities and cultures. |
Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019
Course rules
To complete the Master of Cyber Security (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points over 2 years of full time study (or part time equivalent). Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.
The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following:
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- Ten (10) core units
- Two (2) level 7 SIT-coded elective units (2 credit points) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
- plus a further 4 credit points from a specified list detailed 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 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT735 | Communications Network Security |
| SIT703 | Advanced Digital Forensics |
| SIT704 | Advanced Topics in Digital Security |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT764 | Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~ |
| SIT782 | Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
Two (2) level 7 SIT electives (2 credit points)
Plus a further four credit points from the below list:
Professional Studies
| SIT791 | Professional Practice (4 cp)* |
OR
| SIT723 | Research Project A (2 cp) |
| SIT724 | Research Project B (Thesis) (2 cp) |
OR
| SIT723 | Research Project A (2 cp), and 2 additional credit points of level 7 SIT-coded elective units |
Four (4) level 7 SIT elective units (four credit points)(excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773, SIT774)
*Students undertaking this unit must have successfully completed STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit)
~ Note: Students are expected to undertake SIT764 and SIT782 in consecutive trimesters. Students should seek advice from the unit chair if they are unable to complete SIT764 and SIT782 consecutively.
Work experience
You will have an opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific internship placement as part of your course. deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
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