Master of Cyber Security Analysis and Master of Laws
Master of Cyber Security Analysis and Master of Laws
Summary The highly practical Master of Cyber Security Analysis – developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry – is designed to directly address the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas by training the next generation of policy and strategic thinkers in cybersecurity. The Master of Laws…
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Summary
The highly practical Master of Cyber Security Analysis – developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry – is designed to directly address the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas by training the next generation of policy and strategic thinkers in cybersecurity. The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career.
Key features
Increase your knowledge and your employability
Take elective units in accounting and risk management, international relations, politics or sociology. Join an in-demand job sector
Gain employment in a booming field – career opportunities are huge due to the global shortage of skilled cybersecurity experts. Learn from academic experts across a range of areas
Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Business executive
Community advocate
Cybersecurity analyst
Diplomat
Entrepreneur
In-house counsel
Lobbyist
Network consultant
Network security consultant
Police officer
Policy adviser
Politician
Risk analyst
Security consultant
Solutions architect
Employers
Airlines
Australian Border Force
Banks and financial institutions
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
International agencies and departments
Legal service providers
Marketing and public relations firms
NGOs
Police and law enforcement agencies
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
