Master of Cybersecurity (Extension)

Program Overview

The Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) program equips computing professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, including network security, cloud security, and mobile platform security. Students can specialize in networking or broaden their expertise in supporting IT areas like cloud infrastructure and data analytics. The program prepares graduates for careers in cybersecurity, meeting the growing industry demand for professionals with technical capabilities and an understanding of cybersecurity risks and opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) is designed to meet the need for well-rounded industry professionals to help organizations and society manage the increasing challenges of creating and maintaining secure online systems. The course is aimed at computing science, information technology or computer engineering graduates, with or without cybersecurity experience, who wish to learn or extend their knowledge of cybersecurity and supporting technologies. The postgraduate cybersecurity program provides IT and computing professionals with the opportunity to upskill and meet the demands of this rapidly changing field. Students in the program engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The program covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, and IoT security. In the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension), students can also develop knowledge in broader IT areas that underpin and support cybersecurity. Students can choose to specialize in networking or can broaden their skills in topics such as cloud infrastructure, systems administration, technology management and data analytics. In the networking specialisation, the program supports students who are interested in pursuing Cisco industry certifications in networking. There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with advanced technical capabilities and an understanding of the risks and opportunities in this growing field. This course provides ideal preparation for graduates seeking careers in cybersecurity.

Outline:

First year

Autumn session

• Technology Research Preparation
• LANS and Routing
• UNIX Systems Programming
• Cybersecurity

Spring session

• The Ethics of Data and AI
• Cloud Security
• Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms
• Select 6 credit points from the following:
• Options (Cybersecurity Extension)

Second year

• Cloud Security
• Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms
• Select 6 credit points from the following:
• Options (Cybersecurity Extension)

Third year

Autumn session

• Network Security Appliances
• Cryptography
• IoT Security
• Select 6 credit points from the following:
• Options (Cybersecurity Extension)

Spring session

• Digital Forensics
• Select 6 credit points from the following:
• Research Project
• Industry Project
• Select 12 credit points from the following:

Careers:

Career options include security analyst, security engineer, ICT security specialist, computer network and systems engineer, network administrator.