C04431v1 Master of Cybersecurity (Extension)
Award(s): Master of Cybersecurity (MCybersecurity)CRICOS code: 107869B
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) is designed to meet the need for well-rounded industry professionals to help organisations and society manage the increasing challenges of creating and maintaining secure online systems. The course is aimed at computing science, information technology or computer engineering graduates, with or without cybersecurity experience, who wish to learn or extend their knowledge of cybersecurity and supporting technologies.
The postgraduate cybersecurity program provides IT and computing professionals with the opportunity to upskill and meet the demands of this rapidly changing field. Students in the program engage in practical, hands-on learning using technologies to create and manage secure networks, systems and devices. The program covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of cybersecurity, including network security, cloud security, mobile platform security, and IoT security.
In the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension), students can also develop knowledge in broader IT areas that underpin and support cybersecurity. Students can choose to specialise in networking or can broaden their skills in topics such as cloud infrastructure, systems administration, technology management and data analytics. In the networking specialisation, the program supports students who are interested in pursuing Cisco industry certifications in networking.
There is strong industry demand for cybersecurity professionals with advanced technical capabilities and an understanding of the risks and opportunities in this growing field. This course provides ideal preparation for graduates seeking careers in cybersecurity.
Course aims
This course aims to prepare graduates with a thorough and practical grounding in a range of contemporary cybersecurity topics, as well as providing underpinning knowledge of computer networks, systems programming and risk management. The course also provides preparation for engaging in industry projects or conducting academic research. The extended study program in this course aims to provide greater breadth of expertise in areas that strengthen a cybersecurity graduate’s capabilities.
The course is designed for IT and computing professionals interested in moving into a cybersecurity career as much as for those already working in cybersecurity or related jobs to expand their expertise and advance their career.
Career options
Career options include security analyst, security engineer, ICT security specialist, computer network and systems engineer, network administrator.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates will have specialised knowledge of ethical Indigenous research approaches to inform their professional application in designing and implementing cybersecurity and related technology practices in industry and/or research, when working for and with Indigenous peoples and communities. |
| B.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates engage and influence a broad range of organisational stakeholders on issues of cybersecurity, networking and related technologies, and are able to analyse and identify social, environmental, economic and ethical impacts of technology practices involving cybersecurity. |
| C.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates apply design and decision making methodologies to propose cybersecurity solutions and implementation strategies that incorporate diverse technological practices, and evaluate constraints, risks, conflicts and uncertainties in solution design in context. |
| D.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates demonstrate and apply specialist cybersecurity knowledge, broader knowledge of related information technology areas, and research skills to design, create and maintain secure IT systems. |
| E.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates communicate expertly in a variety of ways to specialist and non-specialist audiences and collaborate across functional, hierarchical and professional boundaries, within and across organisations, in local and global contexts. |
| F.1 | Master of Cybersecurity (Extension) graduates are able to work and thrive in the world of constant technological change by being self-reflective, curious, action-oriented and thoughtful life-long learners, who seek feedback, pursue opportunities to broaden their knowledge and make a positive difference in organisations and broader society. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity
OR
- Completed Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity
OR
- Completed Australian advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Cybersecurity
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C04295 Master of Information Technology (with Cybersecurity major), C11142 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (with Cybersecurity specialisation), or C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement outlining the following:
- capacity for postgraduate tertiary study
- previous paid or unpaid work and/or life experiences that are relevant to the proposed course of study
- demonstrated knowledge of the proposed course of study
- demonstrated awareness of expectations of the proposed course of study and its appropriateness to the applicant's needs
- demonstrated commitment to study
- other relevant experiences or information to support the application (e.g. evidence of any impact of disadvantages or inequity, experiences)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp Recognition of prior learning (RPL) of core stream subjects as follows:
- Students who have completed equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS undergraduate program if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
- Subject exemption is applicable only to STM91576 Core (Cybersecurity) and CBK92126 Core Options(Cybersecurity).
Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.
To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.
Students wishing to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) or Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236) are advised to study a cybersecurity stream within either of these Graduate Certificates.
Students seeking RPL for the subject 32524 LANs and Routing may be considered via the passing of a challenge test for those with a CCNA or CCNP certification with recent relevant current work experience, or who have completed the CCNA curriculum in TAFE Certificate IV and/or Diploma within the last two years prior to the commencement of this course. Applicants must obtain faculty approval and may be required to pass a challenge test.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.
Course structure
The course totals 96 credit points of study, comprising a 24-credit-point stream of core subjects, 36 credit points of cybersecurity options, a 12-credit-point project stream with a research preparation subject followed by a capstone subject (either research or industry-based) and 24 credit points of additional options for the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).
Where applicable, project topics should be relevant to students' professional career goals and should be an area of current research interest in their area of study.
Course completion requirements
| STM91576 Core (Cybersecurity) | 24cp | |
| CBK92126 Core options (Cybersecurity) | 36cp | |
| STM91717 Project Stream | 12cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for a full-time student commencing the course in either Autumn session or Spring session. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| 32524 LANS and Routing | 6cp | |
| 32547 UNIX Systems Programming | 6cp | |
| 32548 Cybersecurity | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57304 The Ethics of Data and AI | 6cp | |
| 42035 Cloud Security | 6cp | |
| 42036 Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32310 Network Security Appliances | 6cp | |
| 42000 Cryptography | 6cp | |
| 42037 IoT Security | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 32309 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 32933 Research Project | 6cp | |
| 32040 Industry Project | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57304 The Ethics of Data and AI | 6cp | |
| 32524 LANS and Routing | 6cp | |
| 32547 UNIX Systems Programming | 6cp | |
| 32548 Cybersecurity | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| 42000 Cryptography | 6cp | |
| 42037 IoT Security | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 32309 Digital Forensics | 6cp | |
| 42035 Cloud Security | 6cp | |
| 42036 Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32310 Network Security Appliances | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 32933 Research Project | 6cp | |
| 32040 Industry Project | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92016 Options (Cybersecurity Extension) | 24cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142), the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (C06113), the Master of Cybersecurity (C04430) and the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).
Students may also articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236) to the Master of Cybersecurity (C04430) and the Master of Cybersecurity (Extension).
Students enrolling in a Graduate Certificate with the intention of articulating to this course are advised to study a cybersecurity stream within the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) or Graduate Certificate in Engineering (C11236).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for Cybersecurity professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Other information
Further information is available from:
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