Master of Cyber Security

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

Master of Cyber Security

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.Full subject list
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security consists of (4) restricted electives made up of any 2 elective academic subjects (Group A) plus any 2 elective industry subjects (Group B).

Group A: Elective Academic Subjects - choose two (2) subjects from:

ITC578 Dark Web
ITC597 Digital Forensics
ITC595 Information Security
ITC593 Network Security and Cryptography
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
ITC561 Cloud Computing
ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics

Group B: Elective Industry Subjects - choose two (2) subjects from:

ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals
ITE534 Cyberwarfare and Terrorism
ITE533 Cyber Security Management
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITE514 Professional Systems Security
ITE512 Incident Response
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions
MGI521 Professional Communications
ITE535 Pen Testing

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There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.