Charles Darwin University
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Master cyber security expertise through flexible, 100% online study designed for busy IT professionals. Gain hands-on skills in risk management, ethical hacking, and network security while building industry connections and advancing your career in cyber threat management.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree with a major in computer science, information technology, information systems, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a program with substantial quantitative competencies. Alternatively, applicants with at least five years of full-time relevant employment experience demonstrating quantitative, analytical, technical, or information systems capabilities may be considered. English language proficiency is required, with minimum IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for postgraduate study, or equivalent qualification.
The course covers nine core units totalling 100 credit points: Professional Issues in Technology, IT Service Management, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms, Asset Security and Risk Management, Communications and Network Security Engineering, Identity Access Management and Security Operations, Security Assessment in Software Development, Principles of Software Systems, and Cyber Security Practice. Students also complete one research or capstone unit (20 credit points) choosing between Professional Experience or IT Thesis. The curriculum is structured around core cyber security concepts with flexibility to explore specific areas of interest through directed study.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and is in the top 100 globally for quality education. CDU's Adaptive program is specifically designed for working professionals, offering 100% online delivery with flexible six-week intensive study periods. Lecturers bring multinational industry experience, providing real-world insights into cyber security challenges and best practices.
Graduates are prepared for careers as ICT security specialists, network security analysts, security engineers, and IT risk analysts. The course equips you with technical and strategic skills to protect digital systems, respond to emerging cyber threats, and advance your career in information security. Higher than average employment rates and starting salaries are enjoyed by CDU graduates.
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