Master of Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Master of Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Course summary Cyber attacks are on the rise globally. Every sector from government, banking, insurance, to entertainment, telecommunications, and retail, face the daily threat of cyber security incidences. When you study cyber security, you are embarking on a journey of continuous learning to keep organisations safe from cybercriminals and cyber…
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Course summary
Cyber attacks are on the rise globally. Every sector from government, banking, insurance, to entertainment, telecommunications, and retail, face the daily threat of cyber security incidences. When you study cyber security, you are embarking on a journey of continuous learning to keep organisations safe from cybercriminals and cyber threats.
Cyber security has been identified as one of the strategic priorities in Australia to meet the demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, defence, security, and finance industries. Jobs of the future will be in all these areas, ensuring there is a national capability to maintain and build our essential services and stop them from being disrupted, destroyed, or threatened, and that our personal information is not shared or utilised without our permission.
The Master of Computer Science (Cyber Security) provides a solid foundation to help you solve practical cyber security problems and learn how to keep pace with innovations in cyber security technology.
This degree
The Master of Computer Science gives graduates the ability to solve complex real-world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies, and by developing and deploying computer applications.
The Cyber Security major will equip graduates with the practical tools and knowledge such as running an autopsy of a real cyber-attack, conducting experiments and analysis on different kinds of online and offline cyber attacks, as well as an introduction to programming, risk management, and database and web security.
What you will study
You will study subjects including Python Programming for Cyber Security, Databases and Security, Cyber Security Risk and Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, and Web Security. You will be able to put theory into practice with an individual capstone project.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)
Accreditation & professional recognition: Accreditation is pending for the Cyber Security specialisation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
