Course Information

Master of Cyber Security

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code L33

This Masters by Coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cyber security professionals within government, law enforcement and industry. The course engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as cyber security professionals including roles as designers, architects, analysts or security system engineers

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the cyber discipline.

Duty of care

Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12-13 weeks.

Prerequisites

Students are required to have successfully completed all pre-requisite units ,especially CSI6219 and CSG6206. Students must also have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across their course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the semester preceding their application. Successful applicants for the work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for the unit CSI6223 Work Experience Project (in place of three coursework units selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator - typically CSI6218, CSI6116 and CSG6224).

Application process

Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 120 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure, and also as to their eligibility to be considered.

Enrolment process

Students require written permission from the Work Integrated Learning coordinator to enroll in CSI6223. Students are also advised not to enroll in any additional units whilst undertaking their Work Integrated Learning placement.

Implications of failing

Failure to successfully complete CSI6223 Work Experience Project will necessitate completing the original three coursework units instead, which could add one or more semesters to a student's course duration.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply advanced technical strategies to investigate and synthesise complex concepts within authentic ICT tasks and assessments.
  2. Apply communication skills to demonstrate innovative methods, solutions and contributions in addressing cyber security focused issues.
  3. Reflect critically on a complex body of cyber security focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a complex cyber security research paper or professional project.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Patryk Sebastian SZEWCZYK

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG5130Applied Communications15
CSI5122Computer Security15
CSI5212Network Security Fundamentals15
CSG5308Wireless Security15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSP5110Programming Principles15
CSG5126Introductory Computer Forensics15
CSI5133Information Security15
CSI5208Ethical Hacking and Defence15

STRUCTURE 1 - for students who are NOT undertaking a Work Integrated Learning placement

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6218Wireless and Mobile Computing Security20
CSI6219Principles of Project Management20
CSG6206Advanced Scripting Languages20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6116Network Security20
CSG6224Special Topic 120
Elective Unit6000 level20

STRUCTURE 2 - for students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning placement

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6219Principles of Project Management20
CSG6206Advanced Scripting Languages20
Elective Unit6000 level20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6223Work Experience Project60
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6117 ^Computer Forensics20
CSG6223 ^Network Forensics20
CSG6224 ^Special Topic 120
CSI6218 ^Wireless and Mobile Computing Security20

For other elective unit options, please consult with your course coordinator.

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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