Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security)

You will acquire advanced knowledge in cyber security, including the legal and ethical issues of data storage and protection. Through ACS’s Core Body of Knowledge, you will develop the problem-solving, design and leadership skills needed to guide cyber security initiatives in complex organisational settings.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Problem-solving.
2. Cyber security expertise.
3. Core Body of Knowledge.
4. Leadership.

Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing areas of tech, and the demand for skilled professionals continues to rise. Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) gives you a direct pathway into this high-impact field, whether you are already in IT or ready to make a career change.

You will build both technical and non-technical skills, learning to analyse risks, detect vulnerabilities and design solutions that keep systems secure. Alongside information security and network management, you will explore the human and organisational factors that shape cyber resilience, preparing you to manage complex systems in the real world.

Practical, flexible and fully online, this course can be completed in 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent. This course also provides articulation into the 12-month Master of Information Technology, giving you the opportunity to extend your study and specialise further.

Recommended study pattern

Students need to complete a total of 96 credit points from:

• 72 credit points – 6 core units
• 24 credit points – Choose 2 elective units

Core units

Programming Fundamentals (IFQ581)

Rapid Web Development with Databases (IFQ582)

Computer Systems and Security (IFQ583)

Systems Innovation and Design (IFQ585)

Major core

Cyber Security and Governance (IFQ635)

Human Factors in Cyber Security (IFQ694)

Core options units

Select any two (2) units (for a total of 24 credit points) from the Cyber Security Unit Core Options list.

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 Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security), students must complete a total of 96 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $9,600

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.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
• A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in a relevant area, and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant area.

Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant area.