GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Cyber Security (MCYS)
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Blend management and technical skills to progress your career. Gain globally transferrable skills and the technical expertise to safeguard digital assets in an increasingly connected world. Engage in a hands-on capstone research project, collaborating with industry and applying theory to real-word challenges in a laboratory environment at UniSQ or in your own workplace. Use real-world data and state-of-the-art software to solve industry specific problems. Graduate with strong leadership skills enabling you to work in various IT roles spanning technical, analytical, business value, risk, and cyber-governance. The cyber security sector is one of the most rapidly growing industries globally and trained professionals are in high demand across organisations of all sizes. This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities
- allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge. Core Courses (8 Units) CIS5310 - IS/ICT Project Management (1 Unit) CSC5100 - Cyber Security Architecture (1 Unit) CSC5090 - Foundations of IT Systems Administration (1 Unit) CSC6711 - Cloud Security (1 Unit) CSC5520 - Securing Networks (1 Unit) STA6200 - Statistics for Quantitative Researchers (1 Unit) CIS6720 - Cyber Security Project (2 Units) Specialisation (4 Units) Select one (1) of the following specialisations Cyber Security Management (4 Units) OR Technical (4 Units) <!-- Cont
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area.
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