Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity
Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity
The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is designed for IT and computer science graduates who are looking to move into a cybersecurity career, as well as IT and computer science graduates who are already working as cybersecurity professionals and who are looking to broaden their skill set or progress their career….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity is designed for IT and computer science graduates who are looking to move into a cybersecurity career, as well as IT and computer science graduates who are already working as cybersecurity professionals and who are looking to broaden their skill set or progress their career. The aim of the course is to develop and/or enhance students’ competences in foundations of cybersecurity and several advanced cybersecurity topics, while developing problem solving and analytical skills.
1. Learning Outcomes: demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and related computing theories and technologies, and to pursue lifelong learning via acquiring and analysing information from various sources, knowledge synthesis and reflection;
2. apply acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills to design effective computing and cybersecurity solutions;
3. communicate effectively in both oral and written form with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, obtain information and work effectively with others;
4. demonstrate advanced understanding of the legal, ethical and cultural context, and social and economic implications of cybersecurity threats and solutions; and
5. work effectively as an individual, or as a part of a team/team leader.
Career outcomes
UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity puts you on the path to career advancement. Future fit yourself with the skills and knowledge to fast track your career to senior positions, including:
• Cybersecurity Systems Architect
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Security Analyst
• Information Security Engineer
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Security Specialist
• Security Risk Manager
• Personal Data Protection Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Entry is based on a bachelor qualification or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline. English Language Requirements: An IELTS (Academic): overall score – 6.0, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking – 5.5; TOEFL Computer-based test overall score – 213, Internet-based test overall score -79, Writing – 22; Pearson PTE (Academic) overall score -57, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking – 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
