Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationCyber security plays a vital role in our networked global infrastructure. This course covers the theoretical foundations and concepts needed to understand the security issues faced by network environments and the importance of data stewardship.
The industry and research-based projects offered by this Microsoft-certified (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals) program give you a global perspective and make you work-ready. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. This program is co-designed with CISCO Networking Academy and offers free access to CISCO NetAcad resources. You can use this graduate certificate as a pathway to further expand your knowledge by completing a Master of Information Technology. Units from this course can also count towards a cyber security specialisation in the MBA.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 40 Edward Street, North Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
- At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$11,200
$16,160
$11,200
$16,160
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security will prepare you for the following roles.
Cyber Security Specialist
Cyber Security Specialists manage an organisation’s ICT security. They have preventative strategies in place to stop unauthorised access of the sys...
Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer ensures the protection of an organisation's data and applications within cloud environments. You might work with various...
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Security Specialists help business leaders, NGO professionals, and government agents protect their organisation’s digital assets, hardware, and...
Network Security Engineer
A Network Security Engineer is tasked with ensuring the integrity and security of an organisation's network infrastructure, where they design, impl...
About Australian Catholic University
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