Seeking to further your knowledge in a particular discipline of Cyber Security? Learn more about this 24-month master's degree offered by Edith Cowan University, also relevant to those without previous experience in the cyber discipline. This coursework degree engages with, and provides a pathway for, information technology professionals seeking to commence or further progress their careers in the cyber security domain. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the cyber discipline. The course provides flexibility in terms of unit choice for those wishing to further their knowledge in a particular discipline of cyber security.

 Graduates can look forward to careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, network forensics, security assessment, information warfare and cyber security management.

 Learning Outcomes

• Apply advanced technical strategies to investigate and synthesise complex concepts within authentic ICT tasks and assessments.
• Apply communication skills to demonstrate innovative methods, solutions and contributions in addressing cyber security focused issues.
• Reflect critically on a complex body of cyber security focused knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
• Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a complex cyber security research paper or professional project.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised institution; OR
• Equivalent prior learning, including at least 5 years of appropriate professional experience