Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Graduates of this course build advanced expertise in cyber security, with a strong grounding in the legal and ethical dimensions of data storage. Through a curriculum aligned with the ACS’s Core Body of Knowledge, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving and design capabilities while collaborating in team-based contexts. The course also provides the development of leadership qualities essential for navigating complex cyber security environments.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Problem-solving.
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the cyber security discipline.
3. Core Body of Knowledge.
4. Employ industry best practices to develop systems, networks and/or software.
5. Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.

Cyber security professionals continue to be sought after as organisations prepare contingencies to deal with the escalation of cyber security threats. This course equips you with the skills to investigate and address cyber security and networking challenges, applying industry-recognised methods to design secure systems and evaluate risk.

You’ll build foundational knowledge in information security and network management, while developing the interpersonal and communication skills needed to engage effectively with stakeholders.

The course is delivered fully online and is designed for professionals with an IT background seeking to deepen their expertise in cyber security. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) will equip you with fundamental IT skills and provide a pathway to specialise in cyber security.

Recommended study pattern

Students need to complete 48 credit points from:

• 2 – Core units (Must be taken in the same teaching period)
• 2 – Core option units.

Core units

• Cyber Security and Governance (IFQ635)
• Human Factors in Cyber Security (IFQ694)

Core options units

Choose two (2) of the following:

• Applied Cryptography (IFQ648)
• Software Security (IFQ657)
• Networks and Security (IFQ658)
• Enterprise and Security Architecture (IFQ663)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, students must complete a total of 192 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $4,800

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline; or
• A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline and three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field; or
• A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field; or
• Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.

Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.