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Master of Cyber Security (Professional)

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code O24

The Master of Cyber Security (Professional) degree provides a pathway for existing cyber security and information technology professionals seeking to further progress their careers within the cyber security domain. The course prepares you to master advanced cyber security practices, from network defence and threat response, cloud operations, governance, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically examine and reflect on a complex body of cyber security focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  2. Apply strategies to investigate and evaluate advanced concepts within digital environments.
  3. Defend, critique and respond to contemporary scenarios and emerging developments in cyber security.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a minimum of two-years relevant professional experience at a Senior/Managerial position (to be approved by the Course Coordinator).

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

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

Course Coordinator

Dr Patryk SZEWCZYK

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6230Computer Networks and Security20
CSI6231Threat Analysis, Mitigation and Response20
CSI6232Cloud Identity and Access Control20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI6130Cyber Security Management20
CSI6204Ethical Hacking and Defence20
CSI6205Digital Forensics20

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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