Course Level
Graduate Certificate
CRICOS
105066J
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Build your IT expertise and get set for a high-demand industry by studying the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security at Victoria University. This postgraduate information technology course covers the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations. You'll learn from academic staff with a strong research record in cyber security, and industry experts with significant cyber security experience. Guest lecturers with current experience in the cyber security industry complement the academic staff and provide insights on the latest developments in the field. Specifically, you'll gain expertise in: cyber security fundamentals cyber security architecture cyber security technologies such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection, data encryption cloud security enterprise security cyber security regulation, policies and laws.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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City Campus | Full-time - 6 months | N/A | N/A |
VU Brisbane Campus | Full-time - 6 months | N/A | N/A |
VU Sydney Campus | Full-time - 6 months | N/A | N/A |
Footscray Park | Full-time - 6 months | N/A | N/A |
Structure
To successfully attain the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, students will be required to complete: 48 credit points of core units
Subjects
- Cyber security
Entry requirements
- To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
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