Master of Information Systems (Managing Cyber Risk)
Master of Information Systems (Managing Cyber Risk)
Overview Following an increase of cyber attacks upon Australian and international businesses, organisations require leaders who can address and respond to cyber security threats and challenges, proactively manage the risks, and build cyber resilience into their organisation. Develop necessary skills to design strategies to mitigate cyber risks and data breaches…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Following an increase of cyber attacks upon Australian and international businesses, organisations require leaders who can address and respond to cyber security threats and challenges, proactively manage the risks, and build cyber resilience into their organisation.
Develop necessary skills to design strategies to mitigate cyber risks and data breaches with UniSQ’s Master of Information Systems.
The Managing Cyber Risk specialisation uses real scenarios to identify and solve cyber security related problems, develop, and communicate recommendations for specialist and/or non-specialist audiences considering multiple perspectives, such as technical, people and, organisational impact.
You’ll critically examine cybersecurity practices, including the adoption of cyber resilience frameworks, risk assessments, governance strategies, and continuity management planning. Develop knowledge and expertise to understand and manage cyber risk and achieve cyber resilience
Further study
You can apply for a Master of Research or PhD if you’re interested in specialising further.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Information Systems is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, which is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.
Career outcomes
Graduates can find work as an ICT security specialist, cyber advisor, security risk analyst, information analyst, cyber security engineer, or technical advisor, within government, defence, health, or private businesses. These roles may include responsibilities such as security leadership and strategy, risk management, incident management, audit and compliance, and security operations.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent.
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.5 and no individual band score of less than 6.0; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 90 and no individual skills score of less than 20; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 58 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 58; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 185 with no less than 185 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
