Master of Cyber Security Analysis and Master of Intelligence

Program Overview

The Master of Cyber Security Analysis and the Master of Intelligence are highly practical programs that train students to address cybersecurity and intelligence challenges. Through advanced techniques, simulations, and industry partnerships, students develop critical thinking skills, practical abilities, and knowledge in both cybersecurity and intelligence. These programs prepare graduates for evolving job markets and provide a pathway to various careers in these fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Cyber Security Analysis is a highly practical program designed to address the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas. It aims to train the next generation of policy and strategic thinkers in cybersecurity. The Master of Intelligence equips students with a practical skill set to analyze real-world intelligence challenges. It provides a deep understanding of the evolution of Australia's intelligence community and emerging domestic, regional, and international intelligence challenges.

Key Features:

• Critically analyze real-world cybersecurity issues
• Use advanced disciplinary techniques and methods to develop solutions to a range of challenges
• Participate in dynamic simulations and war games
• Replicate multidisciplinary groups that tackle security issues in the real world, improving practical skills
• Benefit from ties with government and non-government partners
• Study degrees co-designed with intelligence experts, receiving a theoretical grounding and highly practical skills
• Extend knowledge and skills in security studies through electives in areas like counter-terrorism, strategic studies, and criminology
• Double knowledge in two complementary or different areas with a double degree
• Improve employability prospects with a double degree
• Fast-track learning by up to two years with a double degree

Careers:

The program aims to equip students with the skills needed to evolve with the rapidly changing job market. It helps students upskill or reskill to take the next career step in their current industry or move to a new one that matches their interests.

Other:

• The program is developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry.
• The program is offered in both full-time and part-time options.
• The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• The program is offered in partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
• The program is designed to meet the needs of the Australian intelligence community.
• The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals.
• The program includes a range of practical learning experiences, such as simulations, war games, and case studies.
• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and intelligence analysis.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in the cybersecurity and intelligence sectors.