The Master of Cybersecurity equips you with the knowledge and skills required to develop and maintain complex computing systems using cutting-edge technology and methods.
In this course, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix flaws and threats in software systems. You’ll learn about system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking.

Upon graduation, you’ll have the confidence and ability to pursue a career as a systems analyst in fields such as cybersecurity, incident response, auditing and malware.

Course description

The Master of Cybersecurity has been designed for students who wish to deepen their computer science and cybersecurity knowledge by focussing on identifying, demonstrating, diagnosing and fixing flaws in software systems such as web applications, internet-based services and desktop applications. This course will build on a student’s STEM qualifications or relevant industry experience by developing security-related skills and knowledge in system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering and ethical hacking. The Master of Cybersecurity includes a nested Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Cybersecurity.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be equipped to seek employment in the following areas: Cybersecurity Analyst; Security Systems Manager; Cryptographer; Consultant/Advisor; Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager; Security System Developer; Security Solution Sales; Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect; Security Solutions Sales.

Aims and objectives

Upon completion of their course, students will be able to:

- demonstrate a coherent understanding of the concepts and practices within the field of cybersecurity, and to apply this as an effective member of diverse teams in a professional context
- identify cybersecurity threats and apply appropriate tools and techniques to classify and mitigate those threats
- critically analyse unfamiliar cybersecurity scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose novel solutions
- apply relevant knowledge and skills to implement substantial projects with industry relevance
- communicate information proficiently to technical and non-technical audiences, including industry practitioners
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to solve complex and diverse cybersecurity problems and scenarios
- reflect on, and take responsibility for their own learning, manage their own time and processes effectively by - -regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development.