Master of Cyber Security
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Joondalup, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
This Masters by Coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT professionals who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline.
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Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Accelerated online mode
This course is also offered in an Accelerated online mode.
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
CSI6199 | Cyber Security | 20 |
CSI6201 | Networking Technologies | 20 |
CSI6202 | Network Security | 20 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
CSI6203 | Scripting Languages | 20 |
CSI6204 | Ethical Hacking and Defence | 20 |
CSI6205 | Digital Forensics | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
MAT6206 | Data Analysis and Visualisation | 20 |
CSI6219 | Principles of Project Management | 20 |
CSI6206 | Information Warfare | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Students are required to enrol in either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6223 Work Experience Project (if approved) in their final semester of study, having completed all other course requirements.
Students enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning programme complete the following unit
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
CSI6223 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
Students NOT enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning programme complete the following unit | ||
CSI6224 | Applied Project | 60 |
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced technical strategies to investigate and synthesise complex concepts within authentic ICT tasks and assessments.
- Apply communication skills to demonstrate innovative methods, solutions and contributions in addressing cybersecurity-focused issues.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of cybersecurity-focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Use high-level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a complex cybersecurity research paper or professional project.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
This course prepares students for careers in the field of cybersecurity, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, network forensics, security assessment, information warfare and cybersecurity management. Graduates of the programme will be qualified to work as cybersecurity professionals including roles as designers, architects, analysts or security system engineers.
Possible future job titles
Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, Technical IT Security Officer, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensic Practitioner (Acquisition and Analysis), Information Security Auditor, Information Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Software Auditor, Systems Administrator (Security), Information Security Officer, Penetration Tester, Computer Forensics Investigator, Computer Forensic examiner, Computer Forensic Analyst, Network Security Investigator.