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MJRP-CYBSE

Cyber Security Major (M Comp)

Postgraduate major

Gain knowledge of secure information infrastructure and systems; and how it is implemented and managed.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Cyber Security Major (M Comp)
  • Credit

    Credit

    200
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Course outline

Overview

Overview

What you'll learn

  • Develop, apply, evaluate, and manage solutions for software systems, organizations, and large-scale data sources using the latest advancements in analytics and industry-accepted standards, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC6
  • Apply and evaluate advanced technical knowledge, underpinning science, and analytical methods in cybersecurity to address real-world applications, GC1, GC2, GC6
  • Communicate effectively to design, apply, manage, and evaluate solutions involving the latest technological advancements and industry standards, using both written and verbal communication to convey knowledge to experts and non-technical audiences, GC3, GC4
  • Apply the latest technologies and devise new approaches to process large-scale data sources to derive critical insights that address current cybersecurity challenges in Information Technology and related areas, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC6
  • Develop innovative cybersecurity solutions through the application of cutting-edge technology and expert skills, underpinned by ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility, in compliance with international standards such as IEEE, ACM, ACS, ACSC, and ISO, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC5, GC6
  • Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC6
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding and application of research methodology by completing a major project in cybersecurity, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Please view the Master of Computing degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJRP-CYBSE
  • Last updated on: 24 June 2025

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