Degree Structure: Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Program code: MAITC
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for all Work integrated learning
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for all Work integrated learning
Complete 78 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
|
Course code
COMP5031
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Security Principles
|
Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
COMP5003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
|
Course code
COMP5002
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Computer Networking
|
Course code
COMP6022
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cyber Law, Ethics and Professional Practice in Cyber
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Course code
INFO5007
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Human Factors and Cyber Criminal Behaviour
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Course code
INFO6001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Security
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Course code
INFO6002
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Security Architecture and Engineering
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Course code
INFO6003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Cloud Security
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Course code
INFO6004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security
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Course code
INFO6005
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Security Operations and Risk Management
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Course code
INFO6021
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
|
Course code
PROJ5001
|
Units
6
|
Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|
Your program team
Dr Srinibas Swain
Program Director
College of Engineering and Information Technology
School of Computer Science and Information Tech
