Master of Cyber Security (Governance Risk & Compliance)

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Expertly synthesise and apply advanced Cyber Security specific knowledge, including contemporary and emerging theories and concepts, to a range of business contexts and scenarios;
2. Critically examine, analyse, implement and articulate a range of innovative solutions to a variety of real-life Cyber-Security business scenarios;
3. Apply specialised cognitive and technical skills to investigate, critically reflect and synthesise complex ideas at an abstract level;
4. Effectively work in a project environment by contributing to the successful completion of a Cyber Security project.;
5. Employ a range of oral, written and digital literacies to transmit complex Cyber Security knowledge in professional and scholarly contexts to a diverse audience;
6. Apply principles of integrity and high calibre ethical behaviour in accordance with academic, industry and professional standards.

Risk management is at the core of protecting an organisation against cyber threats, while enabling operational and innovative business activity. By studying UniSQ's Master of Cyber Security (Governance Risk and Compliance), you will build practical governance knowledge and executive communication skills to be able to implement effective cyber security protection strategies. This specialisation introduces processes for planning, responding, recovering and reporting on security breach incidents, provided through different perspectives such as technical, business and media impact. Develop your management and leadership skills of cyber security teams, and gain an understanding of privacy and protection laws and digital forensic investigations.

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Indicative total fee $56,580

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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Completed Bachelor Degree or equivalent + English Language Proficiency