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Master of Cyber Security and Forensics

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Technology is expanding into every aspect of people’s lives – which means cyber security is a growing priority for governments, businesses and individuals. Develop the skills and understanding needed to lead a dynamic global field.

In this program you will:

  • Understand the social environment technology operates within, be guided through digital investigator methods and frameworks, gain expertise in digital forensic examinations, and receive mentoring from experts and innovators in the field while conducting your own cyber research project

  • Learn to undertake cyber forensics on current and emerging technologies

  • Understand ethical and legal issues associated with cybersecurity and develop decision-making tools to assess, evaluate and analyse digital data

  • Advance your leadership and critical problem-solving skills

General Eligibility

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution with a technology-related course work component or equivalent.

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. Onshore international students on a Student Visa must study on campus.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Required courses (14) 192 units

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity

  • Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security

  • Introduction to Device & Network Security

  • Cryptography, Blockchain and Security

  • Evidenced Based Decision Making

  • Managing Data

  • Programming

  • Project Management Principles

  • Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence

  • Digital Forensics 1

  • Network Forensics

  • Digital Forensics 2: Advanced concepts in Digital Forensics

  • Research/Industry Dissertation 1 (24 units)

  • Research/Industry Dissertation 2 (24 units)

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).

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