Master of Cyber Security [Online] (MCyberSecurity[Online])
Master of Cyber Security [Online] (MCyberSecurity[Online])
Program Code
MCSOL
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2025
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Cyber Security [Online] will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to apply Cyber Security principles and understand relevant governance, legal and policy considerations. With a 6-unit research based project, the program provides opportunity for deep application within a domain of the student's preference.
The Master of Cyber Security [Online] is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years. However, this program is only offered part-time for a duration of 2 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the technical practice, management and policy implications of cyber security and its application within complex industry contexts.
- Apply, evaluate and use the principles of cyber security within real-world contexts.
- Critically seek, analyse and evaluate data, materials and technology to construct professional advice relating to the technical practice, management and policy of cyber security.
- Adopt and employ professional attitudes, standards and values.
- Use highly effective interpersonal skills to enable empathetic and effective communication with a range of audiences.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Cyber Security [Online]
There shall be a Master of Cyber Security [Online].
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Cyber Security [Online] the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:
- Core Courses to the value of 27 units
- Research Courses to the value of 9 units
- Students without a programming background are required to take COMP SCI 7210OL Foundations of Computer Science - Python A in lieu of POLIS 7024OL Political Institutions and Policy-Making
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7210OL Foundations of Computer Science - Python A 3 POLIS 7024OL Political Institutions and Policy-Making 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMMGMT 7023OL Business Data & Cyber Security (M) 3 COMMGMT 7024OL Business Information Systems & Management (M) 3 COMMGMT 7025OL Information Risks, Threats & Controls (M) 3 COMP SCI 7212OL Human and Ethical Factors in Computer Science 3 COMP SCI 7213OL Applied Privacy 3 COMP SCI 7214OL Human-Centred Security 3 COMP SCI 7306OL Introduction to System Security 3 COMP SCI 7308OL Advanced Cyber Security: Techniques & Concepts 3 -
Research
To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7420OL Research Methods for Cyber Security 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
The following two courses must be completed in consecutive online teaching periods. Students are required to take both Part A and the matching Part B course.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CYBER 7103AOL Cyber Security Research Project Part A 0 CYBER 7103BOL Cyber Security Research Project Part B 6