Cyber Security Studies Specialisation
Code SPAASA
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About this Specialisation
This specialisation is among the first of its kind in Australia, bridging this gap and preparing business professionals to tackle industry's cyber security challenges.
Offered by a university which is recognised as a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, graduates will be employable by businesses from various industries which are looking for sustainable growth while minimising their digital risk and enhancing their technological readiness. This specialisation develops student knowledge and provides graduates with exposure to contemporary cyber security issues and effective mitigation strategies, thereby preparing graduates for best practices when working within a business orientated environment.
Code
SPAASAAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences within the cyber security discipline.
- Implement independent judgement when analysing various ICT based problems to develop innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating technical solutions within the cyber security focused discipline.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This course prepares students for careers in supporting fields of cyber security, including areas such as network security, security assessments, cyber security advisor, information security and cyber security management.
Possible future job titles
Business Consultant, Cyber Security Consultant, Business Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Advisor, Cyber Security Evaluator, Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst
This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses
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